Life Lately

It's been a few weeks since I've posted.  Life has just been busy...  And, to be real, I wasn't feeling like blogging.  I've had a funky few weeks for varied and surprising reasons and I am not one to pretend all things are perfect when they are not.  This has been one trying year for us and at times it just can really weigh you down.  But, we had a really good and relaxing weekend and started to vibe well again (it's tough when you're always stressed to vibe).  For that I am very thankful.

So just a few life moments to share.

 

This was taken the precious weekend at my cousin's wedding!  Michael and I were dressed to the nines in threads we borrowed from Jill and Chris!  Lucky us.  Those balenciaga shoes may not of been comfy but boy did I feel cool!

 

This Pup was pretty excited to celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a BBQ at Lauren and Evans (it was so freaking delicious!!). Lauren got the pups some adorable patriotic stuff and I'm kicking myself that I didn't get a photo of the two of them!

 

Hanging out in uptown with our friends Carl and Caitlin who just got a place up there!  Was super cool to walk to a rooftop bar for an after dinner drink.

Piper, Michael, and I hung out by the pool

And chilled out yesterday.  We had an easy simple day grilling at home and watching the bachelorette after dinner.  Sometimes simple is all you want.

I feel like I try to fit a TON of cleaning, errands, and organizing in on the weekends and it wears me out!  All in all it was nice and relaxing though.

Five on Friday! It's been a few weeks

I haven't had tons to post about lately but am happy to link up with Liz again for my five!

{ONE} Noda Brewery Cavu

I've become such a beer girl lately!  I spotted this at whole foods and was super psyched noda had a new brew!  It's light and perfect for summer and the can is super cute I think!  Noda Brewery is a local brewery here in Charlotte.  Their IPA "hop drop and roll" has won tons of awards and is the top rated ipa in the country.

{TWO} Piper's Patriotic Accessories 

Thanks to auntie Lauren Piper was decked out!  We had to snap a few photos of her cuteness!

{THREE} Havianas

I picked up a couple pairs at J Crew and am in love.  So comfy, so much better than old navy flip flops.  I'm ready for more colors!

{FOUR} Laughter

On a philosophical note... I've lately learned how important it is to laugh, to joke, to smile, and to feel happy around the people you choose to be with.  We all need friends that can make us laugh daily.  You find yourself becoming funnier--flirtier...it's a far better way to interact with the world.

{FIVE} feeling good

And on a similar note... I've also learned the importance of feeling good about yourself.  We all need compliments, we all need to feel attractive.  It helps us feel confident and who doesn't want to feel confident?  I had definitely forgotten how to just enjoy feeling good.  Now, from yoga, and some good influences in my life I've noticed how much it helps me.  I can be so much happier all day long now--and more energetic.  My advice is to give yourself a little attention.  Find a work out you enjoy, get your nails done, buy a new outfit.  Just don't forget yourself.

Happy Weekend!!

Five on Friday!

Happy Mother's Day weekend folks!  Linking up again with Liz for my Friday Five!  If anything I love how these posts help me remember my weeks better!

{One} being more social and mid week dinner date with my bestie Lauren!

This week I did more.  I did yoga twice, I ate out twice.  I was just more social and it rocked.  Best of all, Lauren and I grabbed dinner at a fave spot mid week at Zio!  Over wine and Italiano we chatted and had a great time (as always).  I'm not sure what I did to deserve such a great friend but boy am I so thankful.  Very few people make me feel as happy and at peace as she does--she also has a great perspective on life and gives the best advice.  Lauren, I love you like a sister!!

{Two} an unexpected sweet surprise 

This card and pedicure gift certificate was the sweetest and most unexpected surprise from the grandma of the munchkin I nanny.  I totally teared up!

{Three} Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer

This beer is seriously so refreshing and delicious!  I am completely obsessed.  It's not a girly fruity beer--it's just delicious and perfect for warmer weather!

{BBQ!!!} 

Tomorrow our friends Heather and Matt are breaking in their new backyard with a fun BBQ with a great group of friends!  I can't wait!  I'm bringing that hell or high watermelon to share with Lauren!  Just can't wait to be outside and loving life with some of my favorite people.

{Mothers Day}

I have a new appreciation for moms (especially mine) this year.

This little cutie pie has taught me a lot--and shown me how not easy the life of a mom is.  She's also a total joy and I love her like she's my own.  

Happy Friday folks!

Five on Friday: Happy May!

Linking up again with Christina and Liz for five on Friday!

-One- Golf!

The hubs scored us some club house tickets to the tournament this Saturday and I am pumped!  I haven't been since 2010 and am really looking forward to it!  It's so cool to have this event in Charlotte, and we live close by to the course so we often see the players out and about over the weekend!

-Two- LUSH

Oh my LORD!  I cannot believe this store is opening at South Park mall here in town.  I have been obsessed with LUSH for about two years and could only order it online which, was a little pricey shipping wise!  This company is super cool and fun, natural, and also cruelty free (which is why I found it originally)!  I'm right down the road (can walk to the mall) and I have a feeling I may buy out the whole store... 

-Three- Wedding Cake!

Okay, so Michael and I were very doubtful that our cake would survive a whole entire year in the freezer...but guess what it did!  It tastes just as good as it did at our wedding and we've been enjoying a small piece nightly all week!

-Four- Yoga!!

Tuesday night my friend convinced me to attempt my first yoga class.  I was nervous but excited too... I don't work out much and have been wanting to find something I enjoy.  Plus, there's a yoga studio right by my house!  The hour long class flew by and I honestly really loved it and can't wait to go back!

-Five- May!

Now that it's may it's really beginning to feel like summer!  I am excited for warm days ahead and fun summery weekends!  This month we've got two BBQs to go to plus my cousins wedding!  I can't wait.  Tonight we are headed to a cookout at our friends house and I'm ready to relax and unwind.  Happy Friday!!