Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!  It has been raining cats and dogs here all week, and this day is no exception.  They had to cancel the Huntsville baseball league playoffs.  Big stuff I tell ya'. 

My munchkins had their last day of school today.  It was bittersweet.  I'm always happy that they do so well, but it's also a little sad to see them growing up so quickly.  Eli begins 3rd grade at the Intermediate school next year, and Emme will stay at Primary for 1st grade.  We plan on doing some fun things this summer and have already made our bucket list!  I'm going to write each plan on tags I picked up at Hobby Lobby and make a little booklet out of them.  We can tear each one off when that fun activity is accomplished.  I'm a check the box kind of person, but I mostly like listening to the things they would like to do....American Girl Store, attend a Texas Rangers game, visit the cousins, visit California (what?), etc. So cute!!!

My sweet friend, Claleigh Tuberville, gave me this homemade eye makeup remover.  Oh my goodness.  It works so well and doesn't leave my skin feeling oily.  I will get the exact recipe from her and share it, but she said it is made up of baby oil, baby shampoo, and water.  That's it.  It works like a charm....even better than the expensive brands!

Mission accomplished today.  I finally found a pair of shorts that did not show off the hail damage on the back of my legs.  They are from Old Navy, and they are 5"!!!  If you've been shorts shopping this year, you'll know what an accomplishment this really is.  They fit great, and right now they are buy one pair and get the second pair half off.  www.oldnavy.com.  

I finished painting our laundry room last weekend, and I decided to hang some things.  I ended up using items from other areas of the house (except the clock and washing board).  What do you think?  I'm still loving my wall color.  It goes with almost everything!!!! 

I'm making this short and sweet today, because I need to get some rest for the weekend.  Eli is participating in a baseball tournament, and it takes a lot of energy to be a baseball mom. :-)  I wouldn't change it for the world. 

XOXO,
Robin

 

Sunday Stuff

Hi y'all.  Well, I am a little behind on Friday Favorites so I decided to call today's post Sunday Stuff.  This is why I was never asked to be a copywriter.  Here are just a few things from the past 2 weeks.

I HAVE to brag on my boy.  Eli won the 2nd grade spelling bee.  There were 3 kids out of every 2nd grade class invited to participate which equaled 21 kids.  I never knew a spelling bee could be so exciting!  We are so proud of him and cannot wait to see what God has in store for this little smarty pants.

Last weekend we celebrated my nephew's high school graduation.  Tyler graduated from Fayetteville High and plans to major in Agri Business at U of A.  We are very proud of him, too, and also cannot wait to see where God takes him.  Tyler is special for many reasons, but he was a breath of fresh air when he was born.  My dad died January 10, and Tyler was born February 18.  He brought new life to our family when it was much needed.  Way to go, Tyler Daniel!!!!

We celebrated Emme's kindergarten graduation Thursday night.  It was so fun.  People come out of the woods for this event.  The basketball gym is filled with yells, claps, and whoop-whoop's (or however that is spelled).  We love Mrs. McCullough for loving on Emme, and also pushing her when needed.  She is able to see each child's ability and teaches them accordingly.  Emme was also lucky that Mrs. Randall (on the right) came in halfway through the year to shadow Mrs. McCullough.  Emme LOVES her!  We still get to see Mrs. Randall at Eli's baseball games so we haven't had to let go completely yet. :-)

Emme is pictured here with her principal and my friend, Candra Brasel.  Mrs. Brasel was a trooper that night, because she had to get her picture taken with each child holding their certificate.  The things we put our principal's through. 

I started a tradition when Eli was in kindergarten, and I'm going to start this for Emme, too.  Every year the kids are in school, I have their teacher write a note in the Dr. Seuss book "Oh, the Places You'll Go".  It's the token high school graduation gift, but I think it will be extra special with sweet notes from their teachers.  They will (hopefully) appreciate it one day.  I am also going to do something special for their last day of school.  I will post pictures of that next week.  Message me if you want to know sooner!

This is random, but I bought this cute sundress from Wal-Mart!  Can you believe it?  It's hard to tell in the picture, but it is a black and yellow ikat pattern with a drawstring waist and V-neck.  Totes adorbs!  It was only $10.  If it is too see through for a dress, I'm going to wear it as a bathing suit cover-up.  Either way it will look cute. 

I hope you have a wonderful Memorial weekend.  We are eating and laughing our way through it, but it's been so nice.  Even in the Noah like weather.  I just pray I never forget why we are able to celebrate so freely.  The men and women who fought, and the unfortunate ones who gave their lives, are the real heroes.  God bless the USA!!!! 

Xoxo,
Robin

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!!!  It is cloudy and a little cool, but that's ok.  The weekend can begin in a few short hours.  We have a ball tournament this weekend and get to celebrate our Mama's Sunday.  I'm not sure what I'd do without mine.  She is wonderful and has been there for me every step of the way through my recent journey (and all the others!).  Mwah! 

I mainly have decorating things to show you today.  As I'm sure you know, I LOVE decorating!  We are in our homes most of the time (except for ball season) so it should be a place of refuge and somewhere you enjoy.  That being said, I wanted to change my wall colors from yellow to something more soothing.  Paint is a very inexpensive way to make a big impact.  Here are the before pics of my kitchen (our keeping room was also yellow).

Now the after.....

What do you think?  I love it.  It really makes the colors stand out, and it goes with almost anything.  It is called Ponder by Sherwin Williams.  I'll post pictures of the rest of the house as I go.  It is definitely a process!!!

 

There is a community of bloggers that participate in a One Room Challenge every year.  One of my goals is to be part of it in the next year or two.  Anyhoo, here are a few pictures of two of my favorite bloggers.  Hope you enjoy!

The Pink Clutch

Could you just die?  I am such a sucker for monograms, wallpaper, and bright fabrics. 

Dimples and Tangles

I love her gallery wall, and also the way she has arranged the furniture in her bedroom.  The drapes are pretty fabulous, too.  Don't be surprised if you see a few of these ideas show up in my house somewhere. 

 

 

 

It is teacher appreciation week, and I just want to give a shout out to the women who pour into my children's lives every day: Mrs.McCullough and Mrs.Vanlandingham.  I wish I had pictures of them to share.  I have a new phone, and the pictures haven't been transferred over yet.  Take my word for it; they are just as beautiful outside as they are on the inside.  I am so grateful for them, but I cannot wait to see what God has in store for my babies this upcoming school year.  God is good.  All the time.

 

 

 

Here are just a few pictures from last night's game.  One is my ball player, and the other is Emme and her ball field buddies.  Oh, the life.

 

 

I hope y'all have a great weekend.  Don't forget to spoil your mom.  She deserves it!!!!

 

 

XO,

Robin

Friday Favorites

Happy, happy Friday!  It's hard to believe it's May 1.  I just love Spring.  The new growth, flowers, precursor to summer vacation, and evenings spent on the back porch.  Ahhhh.....life is good!

I am a mess in motion when it comes to our house.  I am constantly painting, buying new pillows, or doing something to refresh a room or two (or five).  Right now, I am in the process of picking out a paint color for the main living areas in our home.  I'm really digging the grays right now and have the hubs approval.  So, here is the before of our family room.  I will post after picks when I finish painting the walls.  By the way, I didn't bother to clean up the room before posting, because this is how it looks everyday.  I included the picture of our dog, Zoe, because she's cute and thinks Eli's pallet is her new bed.  Dogs are the best.

 

 

 

 

Yesterday was SO.MUCH.FUN!!!!  Jarrod Rogers and Brittany Lyman picked up Jagger, Jace, Eli and Emme from school in Jarrod's limo.  What?  We were headed to watch the Huntsville Eagles girl's softball game and decided to ride in style.  You should have seen the kids in the limo.  Hilarious!  Big shout out to Jarrod for being so generous with his limo driving skilz.  We also had a dance show from Jagger as a bonus. 

 

 

 

 

I am in love with this fabric and am going to incorporate it into my kitchen and keeping room.  It will look so good with my new walls!

The kids were supposed to wear a pig shirt today in honor of their principal, Mrs.Candra Brasel, kissing a pig during the Eagle rally.  The kids met their reading goals, and this is the main prize.  Isn't that great?  Anyhoo, it gave me the perfect excuse to run into Southern Trend to buy Emme and myself some summer t's.  I bought this one, and Emme has the same pattern but on a gray t-shirt.  Check them out!  They are a local company, and I'm all about supporting local businesses. www.southerntrend.com.

 

 

I hope y'all have an amazing weekend.  We are going to dinner with good friends tonight, attending a ladies tea, baseball practice, and working the PTSO talent show tomorrow.  Emme is also singing with her class in the show.  I can't wait to see her perform.  Drama is in her DNA.  From her dad, of course.

 

 

XO,

Robin

 

 

Race for the Cure 2015

Hi everyone!  How was your weekend?  We had a WONDERFUL time at Race for the Cure with family and friends.  The outpouring of support was overwhelming.  Gabe and I feel so humbled on a daily basis.  Y'all are amazing!!!!

Here are a few pictures from the event:

This is Team Robin.  My Brother's Salsa/Team Robin was in the top 10 fundraisers of this year's NWA event.  How awesome is that?  Most of that was because Bree Spargur raised a lot, but a lot of you donated even if you couldn't be there.  It makes my heart so happy.

Emme and Caroline Pointer.  Aren't they cute???

 

 

Gabe and I with our great friends, Blake and Ashley Pointer.  They are so good to us.

Eli with Noah Pointer.  I'm sure they were thinking very deep thoughts.

Emme and Caroline sporting the Team Robin JUNK Bandz.  I hope I spelled that correctly.  They are a local company out of Bentonville.  You should check them out.  They have different styles and patterns. 

I do want to give a shout out to My Brother's Salsa.  If you have never tried their salsa, you are missing out on major deliciousness (did you like that word?).  Their website is www.mybrotherssalsa.com. You can purchase their products off their website, or in local stores like Harps, Neighborhood Market, Richard's Meat Market, Fresh Market, etc.  They also have recipes on their website.  AH-mazing! 

I hope y'all are having a great week.  I was fortunate to attend a fundraising dinner for LifeSource last night, thanks to our good friends David and Ana Echegoyen.  LifeSource is a local organization that helps provide food and other necessities for those less fortunate in our area.  They also provide after school and summer programs.  They are the real deal, y'all.  Check them out!  Here is a picture of Ana, Ashley, and myself from last night.

 

One more thing....I had a doctor's appointment yesterday and received good news.  My tumor markers are about the same, but Dr. Beck is happy with them.  The great news is that my tumor levels/function keep getting better!  He said that is more important right now than my marker numbers.  Woo hoo!!!  Please, please keep praying that the cancer goes completely away. I am so ready to be off most of my chemo pills.  Also, please pray that my lymphedema goes away.  My arm is swollen again so I'm going back to physical therapy.  Not a big deal.  I'm just ready to have a normal arm!

Have a great Wednesday, and I'll be back in a few days with Friday Favorites. 
XO,
Robin

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday, y'all!  Hope you've had a great week.  We had ball games, friends over for dinner, gymnastics, church, homework, and little sleep.  I'm sure you can relate!

The first thing I want to share this week is (drum roll, please.....) all the Lilly Pulitzer stuff I received from Target yesterday.  I've been counting down the day to purchase her collection, and I even stayed up last Saturday night/Sunday morning to buy it online.  As soon as the website went live, I feverishly set out to purchase everything I could.  The problem was that the website kept crashing, plus as soon as I'd get some things in my cart they would be removed because they were sold out.  So, I ended up getting a few things for Emme and myself, but they are well worth it!!! 

 

Here is Emme's loot.  Can you even believe the cuteness?  In case you can't tell, she ended up with a maxi dress, shorts, and shirt. 

I scored espadrilles, pants, shorts, tunic, and a romper which I haven't received yet.  Aren't they so happy?  You would have thought it was Christmas around the house when Emme and I opened the box.  Gabe thinks we're crazy, but that's okay.  He was just as excited over his new baseball glove, but don't tell him I told you. :-)

My next favorite thing is this adorable store I found on Etsy.  It is called Littlelow.  They make cards, banners, and prints.  The store owner is from Austin, and I've decided everything that comes out of Austin is cool.  Especially the HGTV Dream Home.  Have you seen that thing?  Amazing!  But I digress.  Here is a screen shot of the store.  Check her out!

When I save up some money, I'm going to redecorate my master bedroom.  I am trying to figure out the colors I want to use.  I'm really in love with navy/royal blue right now.  Here are a few options I found on another blog (I can't remember the blog's name or I'd give her credit).  Which one do you like best?  These definitely aren't the final 2, but they are contenders.  I'm loving the toile prints.

The next room I'm going to update is our entry.  I'll keep you posted on that. 

My last favorite thing for today is something very close to my heart: Race For The Cure.  Our dear, amazing friends from My Brother's Salsa are sponsoring Team Robin again this year.  There are no words to describe how much this means to me.  You all are part of my team, whether you are able to actually walk with us, or are donating money.  I pray we find a cure soon.  Too many people are dying from this ridiculous disease, and it's time we stop it in its' tracks.  On a fashion note, My Brother's Salsa (Blake and Ashley Pointer, and the amazing Ms. Helen Lampkin) created Team Robin JUNK headbands this year.  They are SO cute!!!!  I can't wait to sport mine tomorrow morning.  If you want one, let me know.  They might have a few left.  They are $10.

Here are my adopted nieces, Hannah and Emily Schmidt, sporting theirs.  I can't wait to see those precious girls tomorrow!!!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather.  Just remember: You is Kind, You is Smart, You is Important.

XO,
Robin

Easter Fun

I know.  I know.  I'm a little behind in posting about our Easter, but that's how I roll these days.  Ugh. Chemo brain, mommy brain, and just being scatterbrained anyway does not help my case.  Maybe I'll get it all together when I grow up someday.

 

The night before Easter, my littles dyed Easter eggs.  I am going to let them as long as they want, because I know the time is coming soon when they will think they're too old.  Sigh.  They really did have fun, though.  Here are a few pictures.  Emme didn't want her picture taken so I managed sneaking a picture of her hand.  I know.  I'm a weirdo.

We had such a wonderful Easter.  I don't have pictures, but that morning we had 500 people in our little church.  They had to bring in folding chairs.  God was there, and it was great.  Our pastor, Alex  Foster, asked if my friend and I could be angels and we said yes.  To the wings.  We just had to stand there, but it was a little unnerving because we had to walk up stairs to stand on a small platform.  We made it, though.  Whew!  A few of the guys almost started a fire backstage, but that's a different story.  It was almost The Best Easter Pageant Ever (instead of Christmas...get it?).

 

After church, we had family over for lunch.  It was a casual affair, but I always want to sit around the dining room table when we can.  It's nice to be together and catch up on the happenings in everyone's lives.  It's good for the soul, ya know?

 

Here are a few pictures of the table setting. 

Very simple but festive.  I had the placemats (pink and green ones are Kate Spade that I picked up from TJ Maxx..swoon!).  The egg placemats I picked up from Target last year.  I already had the chargers and plates.  The pink/burlap and gold/white table runners are from Hobby Lobby.  The gold/white was 30% off, and I used my 40% coupon for the burlap so they were so inexpensive.  I love the bright pink and have decided to add a little in my dining room and entry.  I'll keep you posted.

 

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and remembered the true meaning of it.  We love to have fun with Easter baskets and bunnies, but we always remember and discuss the purpose of the celebration with our kids.  Christ has risen!!!! He is alive!!!! "He is not here for He has risen, just as He said."  Matthew 28:6. 

XO,
Robin