my go-to jams.

i know everyone is probably thinking that i really like jam... y'know strawberry, grape, peach, etc. sorry to burst your bubble, my friend, not that kind of jam. jams are what i call the music that makes me want to dance at any given moment or is too good to not have a karaoke session w while in the car. you know what i'm talking about, right? surely i'm not the only one that sometimes busts out in full-on concert mode mid-car ride.

anyways, here's some of my fav jams you should check out!

katy perry-roar

john legend-you & i

jimmy needham-holy, holy, holy

keith urban & miranda lambert-we were us

are you loving any particular songs these days?? i know some of these aren't hot off the press or anything, but they're still goodies, trust me!

i'm probably weird, but...

there are lots of things that i'm sure most people don't spend time thinking about, but i do... and that probably make me just slightly weird...

first off, i love watching indian people dance. as in do their bollywood thing. like in the miss america competition last night. love!

also, can we petition to disney that 'choo choo soul' should be it's own show, not just a 2 minute little thing in between shows?? holden perks up every time it comes on and always wants more when it's over! me too, son, me too...

i'm really wanting to go on a cruise lately. and not really for the reasons most people go on cruises... the good food, tropical islands, the entertainment, etc. nope... i want to go on a cruise so that i can not have to worry about cooking a single meal or picking up after anyone (including myself) for a whole week!

i'm hoping holden has a major growth spurt here soon. he will be 2 in nov and wears 18mos clothes (and most shorts even have to be folded over). all of his winter clothes are 24 mos/2t and that is going to be problematic. i mean... i like to shop, don't get me wrong, but i usually shop a season ahead to get good deals. oh well...

ps i love you is currently on our dvr waiting to be watched. this movie always makes me cry and knowing this, i am waiting for the perfect mood to watch it...

i secretly love when i look at my calendar for the following day and it's clear as can be! i love most of the commitments that fill my day, but nothing is better in my book than a day w no agenda.

anybody else have weird-isms like this?? i'm embracing them for sure... and i'll leave you w this gem!

h54f!

hey all! happy friday!! i feel like sometimes as a mom, it's a major accomplishment to make it to friday (even though friday's don't mean staying up late and sleeping in anymore!). and... especially for a wife of a self-employed man, friday's don't really mean that daddy's off for the weekend! oh well... friday still feels like a victory! here's my top 5 moments of the week in no particular order! linking up with lauren & jeanett!

5. i've recently gotten back into pinterest. for awhile, i felt like i kept seeing all the same pins and it was annoying that i barely got on. plus, i definitely went through a phase where pinterest made me feel like i needed a new wardrobe, a bigger/nicer house, cooking lessons and new hair. anybody with me?? i've thankfully realized that was all untrue and am back on the pinterest train! saw this pin the other night and seriously laughed out loud for a long while. dearest holden, this better be the case or you're gonna be grounded for life. --follow me on pinterest--

4. praise to all that is good & holy. i live for this kind of weather, folks!!! last night, i walked outside with my in-laws and it was cooler and breezy and i 100% said "and THIS is why we moved to indiana!!!". florida life was not for this midwestern girl!

3. my parents were here visiting this past weekend. love when they come to town!! it still feels like a dream to me that they are actually picking up and moving to indiana from my hometown in minnesota, but my heart is bursting w joy! we spent lots of time while they were here looking at spec homes of different builders trying to perfect a layout and all that jazz.



2. grant's cousins moved to lafayette about 8 months ago from south carolina and it's been so fun spending time w abby! she's a mama to 3 boys and deserved a girl's night out for her bday! we went to one of my latest fav restaurants downtown, red7. they brought out a delish cake w a huge sparkler in it!
happy birthday, sweet friend!



1. oh, this sweet boy. he's so good to me. love being his mama and the sweet moments we share. i wish every mama that wanted to stay home w their littles had the opportunity. slow & quite mornings are the name of our game. jammies til noon, coffee & puzzles, long walks. i dreamed of being a mom for so long and always prayed i'd get to stay home. grateful for a husband that makes that possible!

hope you all have a great weekend!

so what wednesday.

i'm a newbie to the 'so what wednesday', but it sounds like fun & i'm giving it a shot!

-so what if we are on attempt #3 for a nap today & instead of doing something productive, i am sitting on the couch watching giuliana & bill and drinking coffee (yes, in 96 degree weather...). 

-on that same note, so what if lunch has been sitting on the counter waiting to be cleaned up for 2 hours. 

-so what if it's mid-sept and my allergies are ruining my life... i'll be in sunny florida in less than a month!!!

-so what if i haven't painted my toe nails in literally like a month. that's a major record for me and my feet need some serious tlc. 

-so what if my wallet is overflowing w coupons i intend to use, but somehow always forget to use.

this is kinda fun... not gonna lie!! you should try it, too! link up w shannon!