Five on Friday | 1.19.18

Between a new job, grad school, and colds...it's been a busy few weeks in our house and we've been a little overwhelmed. But, Kyle celebrated his birthday again and we've spent time with family.

That being said...I'm back with a quick check-in and a fresh round of Five on Friday with April.

Here are five things we've recently purchased on Amazon and have been happy with. I don't have much for rationale, but take a gander anyway.

one | Fossil Q Venture

two | Salbree Popcorn Popper

three | Mrs. Meyer's laundry detergent: Honeysuckle

four | Green Horse Hopper

five | Long Tunic

 

We've been happy with all of these and I can't wait to see what you think too!

Happy Friday!

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Five on Friday

I've never participated in a Five on Friday--so I figured today is as good as any!

1. Seriously. Pretty!

Kyle asked what I wanted for Valentine's Day. I said flowers. At work. So he dropped off these beauties for me today. He's a good one.


2. I cannot wait for supper tomorrow night...

A Valentine's Date with some of our good friends?! Why didn't we think of that sooner? We are ordering cheesy fried pickles and the world will be good.


3.  I'm currently working my way through this:

I'm still unsure how I feel about it. I'll let you know. But check over here and especially here for our book club details.


4. I'm not sure what my weekend will look like (other than tomorrow--see #2)...but I do know I'll have plenty of grading to do. Yikes. Pray for me?

5. We've been blessed with a warm day today! It's 12 above zero! (it does feel like -4, but who cares) At least it's not as cold as yesterday! So I'll bask in the warmer temps and wait until it dips below zero air temp again.

Until then...

Happy Friday!

I'm linking up over here so go check it out.

Fathers' Day 2014--By the Numbers

We seriously love our families. Our dads and our moms. And our siblings. 

Husband and his sibs might pick on their youngest sister incessantly, but they really do love her. 

*I think*

Anyway...

Our parents have been wanting to get together for the last year (since our wedding), but schedules have never really allowed. So we (hubs and I) thought it would be fun to have everyone over for Fathers' Day. So, we did. 

Not only did we have family over for lunch, but my parents were here for breakfast too! We had a full day of family, food, and fun. *Yes, I did need to add alliteration here. Don't judge.*

We're going to do a "By the Numbers" post to show what all went down.

Fathers' Day 2014

2 meals

12 caramel rolls

1 pineapple

8 people

8 pork chops

1 easy marinade

1 new grill

7 potatoes

4 lbs of potato salad

1 spinach salad

2 dads

2 siblings

3 couples

2 gift certificates

1 grill

4 veggies

1 fruit trifle

countless laughs

It was a great day with parents and siblings alike. Dads, if you're reading this. Please know how much we love you. We wouldn't be the individuals nor the couple that we are. You've shown us how to behave as functional people, as mature Christians, as a spouse in a loving relationship, and as a parent. We admire you and love you more than words can say.

To round out the day, my husband let me take a nap on the couch and he even drove me to Five Guys Burgers and Fries for supper...at 9:45 at night.

So that will about wrap up my "By the Numbers" post for today. Check back here to see the marinade recipe I used for our pork chops and the cheesy potato recipe too!

Hope everyone else had a lovely Fathers' Day. And as usual, please feel free to link up with me for your own "By the Numbers" post. Grab the button and link back here.

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Summer by the Numbers {Link Up!}

Well, Aubrey and I decided to do another round of "By the Numbers"! This time, it's a summer edition. Before we get started today, I'd like to formally invite you to participate! If you're new here, welcome.

If you have a blog and would like to participate, this week we are looking at our summer plans. Aubrey did a list of 10 summer goals. I am doing 12 (12-ish weeks in the summer, so...). The only "rules"...link up here by grabbing the button and directing readers back here to find the other participants!

Now, you might be thinking, "But, I don't have a blog...so I can't participate." That's not true! If you want to post on Facebook, Twitter (might be kinda hard with character limits, but good for you!), Instagram, Google+, etc. please DO! Whatever your drug Social Media of choice, please do participate! The more the merrier.

We will be trying to do these link ups once per week...or twice per month.

Without further ado, my 2014 Summer Plans "By the Numbers"! 

[in no particular order]

1. Read 12 three books this summer. I'd LOVE to be able to read a book a week this summer. But I don't think that's very feasible. So, one per month will have to suffice. These three books do NOT include any "self-help" books. I intend to read The Total Money Makeover and change my money mindset. But these three books WILL be fun books.

2. Make a quilt! My brother graduated three years ago and I had a quilt done for him when he graduated. My sister graduates in two weeks and I don't even have enough fabric to make her a quilt! So...I need to step it up. Plus, then I can finally use my new sewing machine!

3. Teach 2nd-6th graders the basics of knitting and crocheting. I can't wait!

4. Go camping SO MANY TIMES with my husband, friends, family, etc. I can't wait to just get away for a weekend or week. Some relaxation time is much needed.

5. Get our apartment completely unpacked. We've been in our new apartment for 2 months now and we still have stuff in boxes. Hmmph.

6. In the same vein...I'd like to get our apartment decorated. Pictures need to get up on the wall, shelves, a guest room... The tasks are limitless.

7. Be 100% prepared for the start of school come the end of August. I know this is ambitious, but I'm going to try my darndest to figure it out. Even if it means extra hours and lots of reading (in addition to my aforementioned 3 books).

8. Spend some time with our niece and nephew. They'll be in the state around our (mine & hubs') first anniversary...they'll be a joy to spoil! *Sorry mom and dad!*

9. Take a "just because" trip with my husband. Last summer we were spoiled because we had our wedding and then took off for our honeymoon right after. This summer we'll have to be a little more proactive about saving our money to go on a trip.

10. Go to some baseball games. Redhawks anyone? Or the Twins (Joe Mauer)?

11. Get a sun tan and enjoy my time with friends! Last summer hubs and I lived an hour away from most of our close friends. This summer, they're literally 100 yards away from our back window! I have a new pair of rollerblades and I'm ready to hit the town! *not really, I just want to get in shape and spend time with friends in the process...hah*

12. Cook and bake A LOT. We planted some seeds last week. And they're growing like crazy! Check em out! I can't wait to use our fresh herbs, tomatoes, peppers, peas, cucs, etc in all of our cooking and baking. PLUS we have a nice mixer to use in making our own bagels. OH MY! I can't wait!

Alright, now that I've sufficiently bored you to death, thanks for sticking around! Again, I'd love to have you participate in our Link-Up! Just grab the button and add it to your summer list "By the Numbers"!

Oh, and if you're looking for something a little less...boring wordy, my speech for this year's Junior/Senior Prom banquet will be up before tomorrow is out!

The Numbers {Link up with Aubrey}

First of all...we're going to start a new Link-Up! If you want to participate, grab the button and link up with us! The "By the Numbers" can be anything you'd like to use it for! A rundown of activities, favorite lists, shopping favs, etc. When you use this link-up button, just send your readers back here!

27 days until everything "school" is done...

15 school days until all of the kiddos are gone...

10 days until my brother's birthday AND all of the grad parties I have to go to...

9 school days until the seniors are done...

7 days until our first camping excursion of the season...

3 more Mondays left of school...

2 1/2 more Fridays left of school...

1 more hour until I get to take off for the weekend...



Have a great rest of your Friday! I'll be sure to update y'all on my baby sister's Senior Prom!

Head on over to Aubrey's blog to read her link up!