This weekend was a busy one and full of lots of good stuff, so I’m just gonna jump right into it!
On Saturday, I attended my friend Morgan’s baby shower (my former co-worker/race buddy/lunchtime walking buddy) along with some of my other co-worker friends and we had a great time.
The shower was beautiful, and was actually held at the same location Jay and I got married (her shower was in the same room as our rehearsal dinner – such great memories!).
They had a delicious spread for lunch, including soup, salads, and an assortment of wraps.
And, of course, there was cake. And a freakin’ amazing one at that. Man, I am a sucker for a good piece of cake (with GOOD frosting).
After the shower, I hit up the grocery store quickly for our weekly haul, and then it was back home to spend the afternoon/evening with my guys. Timing worked out perfectly too, because Lucas was just about ready to wake up from his nap when I got home. And then it was outside we went because, well, he’s obsessed. Especially with his swing.
Once the little man went to bed that evening (he’s been pushing it to closer to 8:30-8:45pm most nights because he hasn’t been waking up until 8:30am), Jay and I decided to settle in and start up a new show on Netflix.
House of Cards. Gahhhh…so many of you recommended it a while back and I’m just mad we didn’t start it sooner. It’s so good, and we’re only two episodes in! That wife Claire…whew. She seems like a piece of work, isn’t she??
I woke up a little after 7am on Sunday and since I knew it was a rest day, I figured I’d take advantage of the quiet time to get a little blog work done. Jay was up shortly after and even offered to make me coffee…what a guy.
I was able to get a little over an hour of work done, which was awesome and much needed. Lucas woke up shortly after, so we all had breakfast, took quick showers, then headed out the door to my parents’ house for haircuts. Oh, and bike riding too, of course.
I got my hair trimmed (for the first time since probably October-ish maybe??), and Lucas got his second haircut as well. I’ll tell ya…it is quite convenient having a mama for a hairdresser!
We stayed and hung out for a couple of hours then headed back home to make sure we’d be back before Lucas’s nap time. The ride home also resulted in a quick pit stop for iced coffees and blueberry munchkins from DD’s. So, so yummy.
Oh, and as for Lucas’s haircut? What happened to my baaaaaby??
Jay and I had a plan for Sunday afternoon and it was basically to get as much packing and organizing done as possible for the move while Lucas napped.
It’s amazing how much STUFF you don’t even realize you have until you start tearing through it all. So much for our clean and organized basement!
We still have a few more weeks to get everything done but I’m trying to NOT do what I usually do and wait until the last minute so we shall see (I’ll share some more details soon!).
Dinner was a quick and easy one, thanks to the last of my frozen meals of sauce and meatballs from this spaghetti and meatballs meal (I will make this over and over again, it’s so good and easy!).
Lucas thoroughly enjoyed it too, which was a pleasant surprise.
Good thing it was a tubby night.
And NOW, that I’ve got this post finished, it’s time to go hit up the couch and watch the some Secrets and Lies. I am SO sad that it’s almost over!! I’m wondering (hoping?!) that it will come back again because, I swear, I have a slight (okay, major) obsession happening with this show. Talk about keeping you on your toes.
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend, and wishing you all a wonderful week ahead! <3
Danielle @ Little Mama Big Life says
Lucas is looking like such a little man with that hair cut! Our oldest always rode his bike inside at my parents house too! Gotta get them moving somehow!
Ash Diamond says
He looks so adorable in that spaghetti picture! I know exactly what you mean about having so much STUFF that you don’t even use! We are currently in the process of donating things we don’t need or use.
Marielle says
Ahh I’ve heard so much about House of Cards, that’s the next show my hubby and I want to start!…glad to hear you like it. Your little man is getting so big, he’s just precious!!
Brynn says
lucas is getting so big, what a doll! Blueberry donuts are my favorite- so underrated!
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
Oh my gosh! Lucas with the spaghetti face is priceless! My son just started solids and it requires a full bath for both of us after. Haha!
I love House of Cards. Such a good show!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
looks like a fun weekend! gorgeous baby shower and lucas is getting so big!
Torry @ A World Without Wheat says
I moved for the first time ever last summer – that was just one room out of my Dad’s house and it was awful. It’s probably a good idea to get a head start!! Good Luck!!
Amanda Peterson says
I’m also obsessed with Secrets and Lies! Last night was so good, can’t wait to see next week’s! Totally thought that last night’s was the finale. I’m hoping it also comes back, but if we find out Tom’s killer next week, I’m wondering where the show goes from here?!
Autumn (@Beautifully Gray) says
Love the picture of Lucas! Haha it definitely looks like he enjoyed his dinner!
Monica says
Your expectant friend looks stunning! What a pretty baby shower, too!
I love the spaghetti face photo of Lucas. So adorable!
I’m so excited to hear more about your move! We are in the process of buying a new house as well, so it will be fun to hear your experiences!
tiff @ love, sweat, & beers says
Oh goodness, with my messy child, every night is bath night! :)
Sounds like a good weekend. How does Lucas do wtih the tricycle? We got E a push bike, but it’s not going so well.
Katie says
Congratulations on the move! I missed Friday’s post and had to go back and catch up. Haha.
As someone who has moved a LOT I recommend listing out the contents in every box when you label the boxes (ex. instead of labeling a box “living room” write down what is in it like “candles, photo albums, picture frames” etc.). I’ve found when settling into a new house it sometimes takes me a while to find the new “home” for all my things so knowing what’s in each box really helps when I need something suddenly. Good luck with the packing (and moving of course)! :)
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Haha! That picture of Lucas is priceless! He no doubt enjoyed his dinner!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
Haha somewhere there is a very similar spaghetti sauce-covered picture of me when I was little :) Sounds like you had an excellent weekend!
Carrie says
Being that I just started the Whole30 challenge today, seeing that blueberry munchkin AND pasta is torture! Haha!
Claire @ Keeping Up With Claire says
House of Cards is SO good! You’re going to get sucked in so fast. I agree with Katie above. Organized packing helps so much and I can’t tell you how happy I was that I kept track of what was in what box – even though at the time it was a total pain. Can’t wait to hear more about the move! :)
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I love that photo of Lucas in his swing! Too cute. I wish Hunter loved swings more! He gets bored after about 2 minutes and is on to something else, so it never lasts long. Glad you all had a nice weekend!!
Morgan @ Managing Mommyhood says
My son turns 1 next month (que tears..) and I really want to get him a swing like Lucas’ since it looks like he loves it so much, but we have no accessible tree branches for it. Womp womp womp.. Looks like you had a great weekend though!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
Secrets and Lies looks so good!!!! I have GOT to watch it!! And yay for getting a trim! Ah what a breathe of fresh air!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I am OBSESSED with Secrets and Lies too!! Who do you think did it? I’m convinced one (or both) of the daughters have something to do with it.
Courtney says
Gahhh…I’m still buying into the fact that the mom did it. But I feel like that could be too easy!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I thought that for awhile and I also went through a phase where I thought Jess had done it. I think my supsicions change just about every episode ;)
Michelle says
The Austrailian version is on Netfix…I cheated…I already know who did it IF they decide to keep the same ending.
Kelsey says
What a wonderful weekend – I love it! I’m hoping I can make my upcoming weekend look a little similar with some downtime to work on my new blog! That pasta dish? Yum! Definitely made my stomach growling a bit at work! So glad you had a wonderfully filled weekend!
Jenessa @ Straight Laces says
Oh my gosh – what an adorable picture of your little boy with food all over his face! I laughed out loud just looking at it!
I can’t wait to read more about your upcoming move! How exciting! We just moved from North Dakota to North Carolina – change is so exciting and scary all at the same time. Congrats!
Pietrina says
You had such a lovely weekend! Thank you for sharing! All the best! :)