1. The last weekend of August. Holy crap, where did the last month go?! I’m hoping we’ll be able to get a little pool action in, since once September happens, I feel like pool time is basically over (sad face).
2. The last couple of days here have been quite a bit cooler than the extreme humidity we’ve been experiencing and it’s been SO nice. Yesterday – dare I say it – almost felt just a little bit fall-ish.
3. I made THE most amazing cookie bars this week. Seriously. I cannot wait to share them with you guys (be on the lookout next week!).
4. Okay, I need to tell you guys how much I am loving these curtains that I got from Ikea (thanks for the tip, Angela!). The price is outrageously awesome ($24.99 per PAIR, not panel…AND that’s for 98″ length!).
I loved them so much that I ordered 5 pairs…one for kitchen, one for living room, one for office, and two for our bedroom. They’re so neutral that I can still play with pops of color elsewhere in the room. Love love love!
5. I’ve dragged myself out of bed two mornings in a row now for early morning workouts…dare I say, I think I’m finally starting to get back into the swing of things! (But man, I really need to start getting myself to bed earlier…).
6. I’ve had my eye on these end tables (in grey/brown) for our living room for a good week or two now. I’ve had them in my cart to checkout about 3 times so far, but for whatever reason, I haven’t bit the bullet yet. I don’t know why I’m waiting though…I just think they’d look SO good in our living room. Should I go for it?!
7. The other day, I took a quick trip to Boscovs on my lunch hour to see if I could find anything fun for the house with a couple gift cards I have. No luck on the home front BUT I did score some cute stuff for Lucas…and thanks to gift cards, only had to pay $3.35.
8. When it comes to your kiddos (fellow moms and dads out there), you know how some days you have good/fine days…other days are awful/need to drink days…and some days are just SO awesome? Well Wednesday was one of those days for me. I had such a great day with Lucas – we played at home, we took a trip to Target, we rode his bike, he helped me make dinner, we played in the dirt, we played with cars…we were both just totally loving it all. And by the time it was bedtime, I was so sad to have to leave him…and then he teared up when I put him down, stood up with his arms extended out, and asked for more snuggles. Cue mom gushing. Umm, yes my babe, you can have snuggles for as long as you’d like. <3
9. I was hoping I’d make it to 10 fun facts, but I have some cookie bars and ice cream calling my name, so I’m cutting things short this week.
I hope you all have a fabulous Friday and a wonderful weekend ahead, whatever you may be doing!
Jenn@Mark My Miles! says
I love those days! We have had a few not so good days this week but am looking forward to the weekend to make up for that with my little man : )
Have a great weekend…you have me browsing IKEA online now…lol
Linz @ Itz Linz says
those cookie bars look amazing and the curtains look fantastic!! i’ve definitely said it feels a bit fallish here in st louis too!!! this is the best weather – warm in the day and cool during the evenings!!
Brynn says
I am with you on the up and down days with kids. But when they’re sweet, man is it better than anything in the world. And I say pass in the tables. If they were the ones you would have already bought them.
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
Ohhhh what a sweetie pie! My son is just learning to say mama to me and when I put him in his crib (and he obviously doesn’t want to sleep) he starts saying mama mama mama until I pick him up. Mom gushing over here too!
Those Ikea curtains are really cute! Nice work!
Karen says
Hey Courtney,
Congrats on the new house! I love hearing/seeing snap shots, I hope you are going to do a “house tour”, I would love to see the place. I love the curtains and if you love the tables that much (they are quite nice) get them, they would look great in your living room. Lucas is adorable, enjoy your little boy and have a great weekend.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
It’s been fall-ish feeling around here too this week and I’ve been LOVING it! We’ve been told that it’ll warm up again next week and I must admit I’m a bit sad about it…I LOVE fall and I’m ready for ti!
Grace @ Diary of a Running Snail says
I have the same curtains from Ikea and I love them so much! Such a great pick and so neutral, like you said. You can really do any kind of decorating with and around them.
Looking forward to that cookie bar recipe:)
Have a great weekend!!
Heather @ Life In Leggings says
Awww. I love the sounds of your Wednesday with Lucas! So sweet. And, wow, I need to remember to look at Ikea for curtains when we need for new ones. What a deal! That cookie bar looks amazing… I’ll be on the lookout for the recipe :) Happy Weekend, Courtney!
Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says
Pool time the next few days is a must…although here in CT the temperatures look like they’ll stay high awhile longer!
Dena says
Keep an eye on Cartwheel for Target to see if you can get a discount on those tables. I checked, and it’s not on there right now, but it’s always changing. I bought 2 end tables (used as night stands) for our bedroom and got 20% off using Cartwheel (and they were also Threshold brand). Or just go buy them today and don’t worry about the discount, because they are awesome and you deserve them! :)
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Cookie bars look awesome…a cookie in bar form, bigger, better, hunkier…love em!
Melanie Doe says
I love the curtains!! Where did you get the curtain rods? I’ve been looking for a good neutral option at a reasonable price, good find : )
Courtney says
Thanks! They’re from Target (Threshold brand) and I love them too! :)
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Cute photos :)
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Tracy says
LOVE those end tables!