Five on Friday

My random bits for this last Friday in June!

1. Hobby Lobby was having some good sales this week so I snatched up some fabric and scrapbook paper to start on craft projects for E's birthday party! How is she almost 2?!?! Can you guess what the theme is going to be?

2. I have loved watching the USA team in the World Cup! I'm really excited that they advanced to the round of 16, and hopefully we can make it even further!

3. It has rained a lot this week! Our plans for the zoo and for the pool were both nixed because of the rain. I'm not complaining because I know we need the rain, but we had to come up with Plan B several times.

I made "sand" (4 cups of flour and 1 cup of oil) during one of the rainy days and she had a blast playing with it on the kitchen floor. I had to sweep up a lot of the floor but it was totally worth it. 

She does this a lot with towels and blankets and then holds her hands together like this. I almost one to start singing "How do you solve a problem like Maria" or "Climb every mountain" anytime she does it.

4. Girl Meets World starts tonight on the Disney channel!! I grew up watching Boy Meets World, and I love that they are having the original Cory and Topanga play the parents in this show. I may or may not be recording this on my DVR.

5. I watched Austenland last week with some girls from MOPS. If you know me at all, you know my love for all things Jane Austen and England. This movie was right up my alley and it was hilarious! I highly recommend it for a girls night!

 Have a fabulous weekend everyone!

Five on Friday!

1. We started the Resurrection Eggs on Wednesday. I'm really excited to start this tradition. I know she is really young this year but she has been excited to open up each new egg each day and loves to play with the objects in them.

2. We went to the Fort Worth Nature and Science Museum with some friends of ours and played in the children's museum area for the whole morning. E loved it! She had fun driving the ambulance, playing in the water, shopping at the grocery store and looking at the lizards and snakes. We will definitely be back again.

3. I finished reading The Elite book this week. It's the 2nd book in a series, and the last book comes out in May. I've enjoyed the series. It's cute and a fast read. I definitely recommend them.

4. So last week How I Met Your Mother had their series finale. Some people loved the ending and some people hated it. I was in the latter category - I was NOT a fan. I was so so upset that they killed off Tracy and put him back together with Robin. Well I found out that they filmed an alternate ending and to see it you have to buy the season 9  DVD. You better believe I will be buying it to satisfy my need for a different ending.

5. A local library had bunnies and baby ducks to pet on Wednesday. E loved it and kept running back and forth from the ducks to the bunnies. She cried when her 5 minutes was up. It was so sad. I just love getting to watch her excitement over the little things.

Happy Friday everyone!

Five On Friday

1.  So last weekend, I decided to purge the emails in my account. It was just getting out of control, and it was full of junk that I didn't need. I was so proud of the number that was left when I was done.

Exhibit A

And then Exhibit B

Isn't that just seriously awesome? Or am I just a complete nerd?

2. I'm going to first MOPS meeting today! I found out that I made it off the wait list on Tuesday and I can't wait to start!

3. The Golden Globes are this weekend! I love this time of year because of the award shows. Now this year I probably won't be able to give much of an opinion on who should actually win based on the acting and movies so I will just go with a guess (a.k.a. who I really like or who has the prettiest dress)

4. The Bachelor started on Monday and once again I have been suckered into it. It's so bad of a train wreck that I just can't turn away.  My favorite probably so far right now is Clare. Yes the girl who faked a pregnancy.

5.  And let's not forget about Downton Abbey! So excited that show is back for a new season. However, my DVR decided to have a freak attack on Sunday night, and it didn't record the first hour of the show. Luckily for me, PBS will be showing that episode in it's entirety before the new one on Sunday.  I'm dying to find out how Mary is doing.

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Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Five on Friday

1.  On Sunday, Jason and I went to see White Christmas at Fair Park in Dallas. It was my Christmas present from him! The musical was so cute and I enjoyed all the songs. White Christmas is one of my favorite Christmas movies so I loved the live production.

2. I used some of my Christmas money to buy an Erin Condren life planner. I got the one where I made a list of my favorite things and then it was put on the cover. I LOVE IT!! I don't know why it took me this long to take the plunge to get one.  I am so excited to use it this year.

3. I bought a dress for E for next Christmas on Zulily this week. Yes - for next Christmas. I'm a sucker for a good holiday outfit. They only had 2 left in the size I needed, and I snatched it up. So excited.

4. My best friend is in town this weekend from Seattle. A group of my college friends are going out to dinner tomorrow night and I can't wait for our little reunion. Yippee for girl time!

5. And BOOMER! I'm so excited that the underdog of the Sugar Bowl won last night. What a game!

Happy Friday everyone!

Five on Friday!

1. I can't believe that Christmas is next week!! Agh! Where has December gone? The festivities for Christmas start this weekend in the our household. Jason's dad and stepmom are coming up for the weekend and then my family will head in on Tuesday! I can't wait!


2. E went to her first cookie decorating party this past weekend. I think she enjoyed eating the frosting more than actually decorating the cookie. It was still a good time to spend with my good friend, Jessica and have the kids play together.

Decorating? No mommy. Eating. Eating it is much better. 

3. Speaking of Christmas parties, I'm supposed to go to a cookie party this afternoon when E wakes up from her nap. We are supposed to bring a cookie for exchanging,  and I'm bringing a cookie dough truffle. Bonus: it's dairy free!! Hopefully it turns out good.

4. I met a good friend at Chick Fil A for lunch this week for her birthday. E could see the playground from her seat and talked about it the entire time we were trying to eat. After we ate, we took our kids into the play area. I thought for sure that E wouldn't be able to crawl up the steps and would end up playing on the floor. Nope. She took off and was up to the top so fast and had a grand ol' time.  Where did my baby go?!?!

5. I know that there was a you tube video going around Facebook of Pentatonix doing an acapella version of Little Drummer Boy. I liked it so much that I ordered the CD of iTunes. It did not disappoint.  Little Drummer Boy really isn't one of those Christmas songs that I particularly like but I have to admit it's my 2nd favorite song on this CD. Right behind Holy Night. 

Hope you guys have a fabulous weekend! I'll be back tomorrow to share our Christmas card!

Five On Friday!

Yay for Fridays!! Especially cold ones! I'm linking up today with Darci, April, Natasha, and Christina for Five on Friday!


1. So I got an early Christmas present bought for me earlier this week. They were 20% off at Nordstroms and I knew they had to be mine. These babies are headed to my doorstep by the end of the day today. I'm excited because it's supposed to rain on Monday and you better believe I will be wearing them.

2. I am now fully accepting my obsession with scarves. I don't know why it took me so long to discover them but I think they are awesome. They can dress up any outfit. E loves them too and loves to walk around with my scarves all day in the house. Here are just a couple of scarves that I have had my eye on (both from Nordstrom).

3. Speaking of obsessions, E has an obsession with the song Overcomer by Mandisa. We listen to it about 500 times a day. She asks for it when she wakes up in the morning, when she wakes up from a nap and pretty much every waking hour of the day. She even asked for it this morning when I was trying to put her back to sleep because she woke up too early. She had her eyes closed and she yelled out "DIA!"(Mandisa). True story. I think it is absolutely adorable.

4. I can't wait for Thanksgiving next week. We are having it at our house this year. So ready to watch the parade and bake and bake and bake. I plan to make mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie etc. Anything else I'm missing? What are some yummy foods that your family makes every year?

5. Our Christmas decorations are going up this weekend! It's cold outside and there are only 3 weeks after Thanksgiving before Christmas so I want to enjoy it as much as I can. The tree won't be going up until I get a safety gate to go around it but it's already ordered and on its way =).

Happy Friday everyone!

FIve On Friday!

It's Friday and it's November! How did it get to be November people? It's going to be Thanksgiving before we know it!

1. I have been a lover of the Boston Red Sox since I went to a game at Fenway Park on a high school choir trip in 2000. I can still remember where I was on the day they won their first World Series since 1918 in 2004. And now..they have won 3 titles in the last 10 years. That makes my heart happy!

2. We dressed E up in her costume last night and took her to two of our neighbors' houses. We didn't really want candy but just wanted others to see her in her cute costume. Is she not the cutest bee ever? She even can do the sound effect of a bee.

3. So I read the book Allegiant that I talked about two weeks ago and well, I was so MAD about the ending!!! I almost threw the book across the room. I won't spoil it but it was not how I expected it to be and 4 days after finishing it, I'm still upset about it!

4. So now that Halloween is over, it's time for Christmas music!! I love Christmas music and would listen to it all year if people wouldn't look at me so weird. Anyways, I always like to get one or two Christmas CDs to add to my collection every year. Does anyone have any good suggestions? I was thinking maybe the Duck the Halls album or Kelly Clarkson's album. Thoughts?!

5. We have no plans this weekend!! We haven't had a weekend in awhile that we didn't have at least one thing on the agenda, and I think sometimes having nothing to do is a good thing. I think I will use this time to clean the house, hang some pictures on the wall, and spend time with my family! 

Hope you have a good weekend!

Five on Friday!

Thank goodness it's Friday! Can I get an amen?! I'm linking up with Darci, Christina, Natasha, and April for Five on Friday.

*Sorry for the total random that is the five things, but that is the way my brain is working right now*

1) I'm back into drinking coffee now that the weather is cooler. I say drinking coffee loosely because its decaf and I doctor it up with some coconut milk creamer. Nonetheless, it's really fun to drink coffee from my fun Harry Potter mug I got a few years back. The Marauder's Map shows up when something hot is in it and slowly goes away as you drink it. Awesomeness? I think so.

2. The weather has been so great lately that we have been able to take walks in our wagon after our afternoon nap. We look at ducks and point at all the dogs. We have such a blast and I look forward to them. It bums me out when its too hot to take one. 

3. The last book in the Divergent series, Allegiant, comes out on Tuesday. I am so excited. I love this book series,  and love that they are doing a movie for the first book that comes out in March 2014. I can hardly wait

4. So I may have found a new show that I like. It's called Reign, and it came on the CW last night. I find it intriguing. Please don't make fun of me if you think its ridiculous. 

Happy Friday!

Five on Friday

1. I'm really excited that the pumpkin spice latte is back at Starbucks. However, because I'm still on my dairy and soy free diet for E, I can't get it. (womp womp) So I'm trying to find some homemade substitutes. This one looks good just substitute the milk for almond and nix the whip cream =)


2. E moved into her big car seat this week. We bought a Maxi Cosi and so far we like it. I'm still in denial that my child is growing up though!

This is in her old seat before the big change this week

3. A lady I know gave us some hats that her little girls outgrew and E has been having fun putting them on and going around the house in them. I think she is practicing to go to the Kentucky Derby in her future. Or maybe a royal wedding =).

4. So Jason made me some Rice Krispie treats the other day because it's one of the only desserts I can eat. Oh my goodness. Those things can not be in my house on a regular basis. I have no self control. I had one at 9 in the morning and then again at noon and then again for an afternoon snack and then 2 after dinner. So so good. 

5. I have really been enjoying my bible study that I've been attending. It's nice to be around other women and dive in to the Word together. We are going through 1, 2, and 3 John. You can download the audio and the actual study guide here and follow along at home! 

Happy Friday everyone!

FIve on Friday!

1. Every time I look at this picture it makes me laugh. If you follow me on Instagram (ebethr) then you have already seen it. This how E likes to chill through Target. Shopping cart cover tucked around her, leaned back, leg out and her sock off. She doesn't do this at any other place than Target. Cracks me up.

2. We went to the splash park for the first time yesterday. Overall, E enjoyed it and only a few times freaked out because the water got too much in her face.

3. We are in full on planning mode for E's first birthday party. (I almost cried typing that sentence). It's coming up soon and I'm so excited. We decided on a Pink Lemonade theme,  and I hope it turns out cute.

4. We just booked our place to stay in Galveston for Our Family Vacation 2013 next month. I'm excited to get away as a family. Now just need to figure out fun things to do with a 13 month old. Any ideas?

5. I signed up for this bible study on Monday and I am beyond excited. I have done some of her bible studies before and have been so blessed by them. If you live in the DFW area, sign up for this bible study. The evening study is full but there is some morning slots still open and you can follow along by yourself as well and print the book and listen to the audio online.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Five On Friday!

1. I watched the Goonies for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and I absolutely loved it! I can't believe it took me 29+ years (ahem ahem) to actually see this movie. I now get all the quotes people have been using from the Goonies for so long.  Baby Ruth?!

2. Jason and I have gotten hooked on 24 on Netflix. How did I not watch this show when it was on TV?! This show is so intense and good. We have about 6 more episodes in the first season left and then I'm pretty sure we will start the second quickly after that. Something is fishy about that Nina character but then I'm probably just paranoid. No spoilers if you have seen it!!

3. Ok maybe I shouldn't admit to this next one but I'm kind of excited about this Disney movie premiering tonight. (Please don't judge me) Teen Beach Movie looks so cute and who doesn't love a clean, wholesome, corny movie once in a while?    "I'm looking for corny in my life" (name that movie)

I just realized my first 3 things have to do with TV and movies. Oy vey. I promise I have a life.

4. I've been looking into new car seats for E since it won't be long before she needs to move up. I was thinking about the Chicco Nextfit. We like our Chicco car seat we have now but I'm open to suggestions. Any moms out there have any car seats that they  just love??!



5. I found a recipe for vegan pumpkin bread and I can't wait to try it out. I think I've mentioned on here before that we think E is allergic to dairy and soy so that means she and I are on a soy and dairy free diet. I really do miss bread so I was really excited when I found this recipe. E will probably get a bite of it too!

Have a fabulous Friday!

Five on Friday

I'm joining in this fun link up today! Be sure to check it out.

1) I am in love with these shoes! Sheaffer from Pinterest Told Me To has been talking about these wedges for months, and I finally caved and got them for my Mother's Day present. They are the most comfortable wedges I have ever had. Usually after a couple of hours, my feet hurt from wearing wedges. BUT NOT THESE! I wore them to a birthday party and to a wedding all in one day and my feet didn't hurt at all. Do yourself a favor and buy them. Nordstrom is also having a major sale right now!

2) Can 9 month olds throw mini tantrums? Because if they can, E is a champ at them. She has a really good fake scream that she brings out when she doesn't get her way. Followed with lying on the floor and closing her eyes really tight. I've just been ignoring them. Any veteran moms out there that have any other ideas?

3) If you follow me on Instagram (ebethr) then you saw this picture earlier this week. It makes me giggle every time I look at it. It is now a daily occurrence to almost disappear in the toy bag while we dig for toys.

4) We close on our house next week! I am so excited! We bought paint this weekend and Jason, my dad and his two brothers will be painting next weekend. I, of course, have to take care of the baby so I obviously can't help =). I'll post pictures when it's all done.

5) Are any of you watching the Bachelorette? I get sucked into this show every season. Since I know all the spoilers, I can watch it for pure entertainment value. Dr. Larry was kind of creepy, right? None of the guys I really like just yet so hopefully they will grow on me.

Have a great weekend!