Right now favorites . . .

 

jeans: gap    shoes: target   baseball tee: old navy   scarf: gift

new episodes of 19 Kids and Counting

these jeans from the gap 

reruns of Gilmore Girls on netflix 

scarf weather

giving Addilyn two baths a day to pass time 

new recipes in the crock pot

hot apple cider after Addilyn goes to bed 

playdates with little girlfriends

weekends with Chris 

Hearts on Hearts

skirt: LannieBHandmade

I found the cutest etsy shop a few weeks ago when the sweet owner Jenna was looking for some girls to help spread the word about her shop.  I was so excited that she picked Addilyn.  Jenna is a stay at home mom to two cute girls, with another baby on the way!  Her little girl Lannie is close in age to Addilyn, so I love following along even more. 

Jenna also sent me one of her cute star garlands and it's currently hanging on our teepee in the basement playroom.  Once I take my fall decorations down I think I'll hang in on the window and shelves in our dining room.  Jenna has lots of other garlands for birthday parties, holidays or anything you'd like.  (This layered heart one is my favorite.)  She makes adorable skirts like the one Addilyn is wearing, and has these super cute heart leggings that Addilyn needs next! 

Plus you can use code LaurenandLauren for 10% off your order now until October 22nd.  Jenna will have lots of new garlands and outfits perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas so make sure to follow along on facebook and instagram.
Thank you so much Jenna! We love working with you! 

Fall wishing

 

top: white plum   jeans: old navy  boots: just fab 

Wearing these boots over and over.

Coffee, leggings, and quiet time while Addilyn naps. 

 Fires in our fireplace weekend mornings.

Cozy sweaters in floral, prints and lots of grey. 

floral sweater   red geometric cardigan   geometric cardigan   grey cardigan   
Kissing this sweet girl again and again.  

At least one of us looks cute in overalls

headband: moose and hippo designs
I knew the time would come eventually and I just had to do it.  I tried on overalls yesterday.  I attempted to take a picture but I just couldn't do it.  There was no angle or instagram filter that could make them look at all appealing.   So my overall dreams are shattered.  I will be leaving the overall wearing up to Addilyn.  She looks far cuter.   And don't mind the slightly crooked bow.  It's tricky enough to get it on her without her taking it off, once it's on I don't mess with it.  

So enjoy the only person rocking overalls on this blog.

(P.S.  I bought three of these headbands for Addilyn from Moose & Hippo designs in one of her instagram sales.  I LOVE them!) 

Ten days left

stretching next to mama

The marathon is ten days away and I'm feeling mostly anxious.  I had been feeling fine the whole three months of training.  No injuries, and besides the struggle to get back into shape at the beginning I was feeling pretty confident.  Three weeks ago I ran 18 miles and up until mile 16 I felt awesome.  I was running a faster pace than I had for any long run and was feeling ready for the race.  Then my knee started really bothering me and I ended up walking the last mile.  Since then I've struggled to run without pain and have barely run the last two weeks in hopes of my knee healing.  I've gone to a chiropractor twice and am going again tomorrow.  I've been stretching and icing and resting as much as possible.  And a whole lot of praying too.  

I am frustrated and mad that I did all this training and got injured so close to race day.  I've put so much time and energy into training the last four months and it's hard to think that I can't run as fast as I've been training.   I am determined to run and finish but know the chances of me running the pace I've been training is slim. I'm working on letting it go and knowing that these things are out of my control, but it's hard for me not to be mad and feel like I wasted all my hard work.  

I hesitate to sound like a whiner and complainer and I know in the grand scheme of things and life, this is a small problem but it is currently consuming my thoughts and daily attitude.  I'm ready for the marathon to be over and to move on! 

at least someone is enjoying the foam roller 

Thanks for your prayers and well wishes for race day! They are appreciated!