Top 3

One of my favorite bloggers, Andrea over at Momfessionals does a Top 3 post about everyone in her family. It's always so fun to read about the different things her kids and family are into, plus how it changes ever 6 months to a year. 

It's been awhile since I have done one of these post, so I thought now was the bet time to document the Top 3 things everyone is into right now. 

Tensley 

1. Officially obsessed with crafts, so much that some mornings she wakes up and starts crafting right away. She even asks to go upstairs for quiet time to craft! 

2. She is going through a dresses phase. 4/5 days of the week, she wears dresses.
3/4 of those times she wears a dress, she has asked to wear the fanciest dress she has to school and I have to tell her those are only for church. 

3. She is so stinking excited that she is finally in a 5-point harness booster sit. She shows and tells everyone! 

Everley

1. This girl is determined to get her way ALL the time! 

2. She tries to put her socks and shoes on all by herself everyday.

3. She is starting to show some signs of early OCD about cleaning....

David

1. This guy stays extremely busy and works even harder.
{Full time job. Full time student. Part Time videographer. Full Time great hubby & daddy}

2. This month his goal is to go to bed at 9:30. 

3. His favorite show to watch, is actually on Youtube.
It's called Expedition Overland. 

Me

1. We are starting to really dive into decorating this house. I'm loving it and wishing my budget was a smidge bigger. 

2. This month my goal is to get up at 6:15 in the mornings.

3. I am anxiously awaiting the day I can decorate our house for Christmas... 

Friday Favorites

You Scream,

I Scream,

We All Scream,

FRIDAY! 

I'm back to linking up with Erika and Shay for a round of Friday Favorites!

For whatever reason I thought Election day would be a great day to schedule an

18month well visit and Flu Shots for the girls. 

Yikes I know!

However they both did AWESOME! 

So I reward (okay I promised if they did good) I would take them to our local Bubblecake Shop

to get cupcakes!

I feel like I was the real winner though, I made them get mini cupcakes! 

These sisters both got the Tiffany Cupcake.

We are thankful Tensley's bestie was able to meet us there too! 

GRAY MONROE

                                            Ives Dress                                                                           Quincy Dress

How cute are these Holiday Dress.

The floral is great for parties or family gatherings, plus POCKETS!

The black one though is my favorite, I love the untraditional look it gives to Little Black Dresses

                                        Diedre Sweatshirt                                                                Alliyah Sweatshirt

Now these sweatshirts are some that I need.

(David has given me the look one too many times in my raddy old ones, guess I need to retire them to house only!)

These both are right up my ally.

Perfect for jeans.

Perfect for gym clothes.

Perfect for my LuLaRoe leggings 

Just a perfect sweatshirt.

Now how to convince David I need both! 

This past weekend we all went down to see the Veteran's Parade.

You can read all about that post here. 

It was such a great family event!

Happiest of Veteran's Day to all the men & women who Have, who Are, and who Will serve our country!

This is my absolutely my favorite snack.

I have been a fan of Pretzel Crisps for awhile now, I typically get the Buffalo Wing flavored (dipped in some humus is also my jam!)

For a couple of months now our local Kroger has these in milk and dark chocolate. 

Y'all I CANNOT get enough! 

If they are in stock I buy them. 

I do not share them.

Yes, I do try to hide them from myself up on the top shelf of one of my cabinets.

Yes I sneak a few during quiet time and in the evenings.

Right now I'm thankful I limit myself to 1 bag.

Kroger please don't ever make these a 2 for $5.00 Deal, because I will not have the self control!

                             

Today starts the first day of the STOCKED MARKET

Its a great way to see different vendors throughout our area.

Local friends, you can still get your tickets.

Find them here and just put my name in the Junior League Member spot! 

We have 40 NEW vendors this year. 

Also Saturday is Local Vendor Day! 

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THANK YOU so much for supporting the blog! Love Y'all!

Catch Up Thursday || Veteran's Parade

This past Saturday our hometown did their annual Veteran's Day Parade. 

Due to our schedules we are typically not able to attend this parade, so when I saw that it was on the schedule for appearance for Tensley we were all really excited. 

It was just the girls and I, David was actually working this weekend.

We truly missed him. Though I made sure to try and snap as many pictures as I could so it didn't seem like he missed anything. 

It was chilly when we first arrived, Mr. Terry was prepared with blankets and hot cider for the Miss Roanoke Valley girls, his grandsons, and his Dad (The Korea Veteran that was being honored!)

Tensley's Dress & Boots | My shirt (from local discount store, Hamricks) and Jeans

So proud of this girl and so blessed to be her mama. 

This girl hit the candy jackpot during the parade. 

She also danced her heart out when we let her sit on the sidewalk instead of in the stroller. 

Salem High School Band

Clearly Parades, skittles, and American Flags are her JAM!

VMI Pipe Band

Here comes the girls!

Miss. Virginia Outstanding Teen.

Miss. Roanoke Valley Princess.

Miss. Roanoke Valley.

Mr. Terry and His dad. 

Thank you to all of our men and women who are and who have served our country. 

We are so thankful and truly appreciate you.

Thank you Roanoke Valley for putting on this parade! 

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All About Everley

Today I thought I would do a post all about our youngest

Everley Ann

I am so excited to have you guys get a little glimpse of this sweet girl. 

I'm also excited to share to right all these sweet and amazing qualities she has because it's been a rough week with her. ;) 

#momtruth!

Everley is 18 months old.

Full of spunk, sass, and stubbornness.

She test my limits and patients more than anything.
She is also extremely determined.

She is our Family Comedian.

She even knows when she is being funny, so she gets extra ridiculous. 

She loves to get her photo taken. 

Also she only wears bows if her big sister is wearing bows. 

She is absolutely OBSESSED with babies. 

Every day she carries a baby doll around the house, even changes their diapers. 

If we are out in public and we see a baby....you better believe she will Shout "Baby" 9/10 if she is on already down, she will run to the baby. 

Babies are her favorite. 

{When she does get to hold a baby, my baby fever comes back in full swing!}

CUPS.

She also loves cups and will carry them around everywhere.

Currently she is pretending to put water in her cup from the refrigerator and putting the lid back on. 

Speaking of Monkey See Monkey Do.

She loves to "work"

She loves to "Play mom"

She loves to "wear a backpack"

She also loves that Paci.

She loves to be outside and animals.

Ducks and Puppies are her favorite.

"Pone" is her favorite as well. 

She text on it, talks on it, and takes pictures with it ..."Teese"

Anything that resembles a phone or old phones, she will play with them. 

This girl is also sweet and cuddly.

She loves fruits and vegetables! 

Though don't worry she understands that candy and chips are way better.

She is smart and picks up on everything.
If she could say "I do it" or "Me do" she would All the time!


Though she may test my patience at time.
I couldn't imagine our family without her.
Miss Everley Ann we love you so our strong willed little girl. 

Catch Up Thursday : Miss Roanoke Valley Princess

Back in September Tensley was asked to be in the Miss Roanoke Valley Pageant. 

She was asked to be one of the Princesses this year. 

Miss Roanoke Valley: Dominga

Miss Roanoke Valley Oustanding Teen: Morgan

Miss Roanoke Valley Princess: Brynn & Tensley

I had a wedding for one of my childhood friends on the same day. 

So I split my time between both. 

I made the end of the pageant. 

So I was able to see Tensley get crowned. 

That smirky smile! Oh Tensley, we love you!

This year she is a princess along with another girl named Brynn. 

She is so excited to have a sister princess.

This two girls have truly become fast friends.

Sister Princesses!

We are so blessed that Tensley was asked to be apart of such a special organization. 

We look forward to surviving our valley this year together. 

I love seeing my daughter being so confident on stage and being able to hold on a conversation with adults. So far this opportunity for Tensley has been nothing short of a blessing. 

David and I are so thankful.

I'm so honored to be her mama!

We look forward to see how this opportunity matures her and leads her to grow into a beautiful young women.

I will say this little girls social calendar is already full
er than mine. Though she is super excited to stand beside her Miss Roanoke Valley sisters at events.