Life Lately

After I battled the flu and strep throat (and managed to not get anyone else sick!), we were slowwlllyyy getting back into the swing of things. Back to our normal routine, and meal planning, and the daily grind. Then AJ had to go out to California for a conference, so Maddie Jane and I snacked our way through the rest of that first week in January. (I never cook when he isn't home, oops!)



She is OBSESSED with stickers! Every night I bribe her with stickers to get in bed and go to sleep hahah!



Her new phrase is "I made a MESS!!" Crazy hair, food everywhere, and a big toothy grin.



A couple weeks ago she had pajama day at school and she thought it was hilarious that she was wearing her "jammies" to school!



Last Sunday Amanda texted me and said she was in town with the boys for a football camp, so we immediately hopped in the car to go have dinner with them. We were all crammed into this booth with our kids and I almost got a little teary eyed at how special it was.. California gave us so much perspective. An impromptu dinner with these guys and their special bond with MJ is something I will never, ever take for granted.



And just as we were getting into the swing of things, Atlanta got another snow storm! So we were home from work and school because of the crazy ice!



Fortunately the day before I had grabbed these window clings from the Target dollar spot and they kept Maddie Jane content for a solid hour so I could get some work done. It was her PERFECT morning, playing with "stickaas" in her boots!



We went outside for about 15 minutes to play in the snow. It was just too dang cold!!!



I never thought we would be in a situation where Molly and Maddie Jane know what snow is and it's become a common thing for them!



The snow and dangerous roads postponed our birthday dinner with Aunt Lexi, but we finally got to celebrate her on Thursday!



Friday night we headed down to Sandersville and Saturday morning we got some time with sweet baby Hudson!



Being a mom with one of your best friends is one of the greatest joys in life. Truly getting where each other is at in life.. love love getting to do it with this one and watching her become such an amazing Mama!



Then we went to Sadie's birthday tea party! Maddie Jane was just beside herself with the dress up boas, gloves, necklaces and most importantly "happy cake"!



She ate alllll the sugar and did such a good job (with Gigi's help) with her tea :)



Then that night we went to Bev and Ben's engagement party! I couldn't dream up a more perfect guy for Beverly and going through this wedding season with them has been so special.



Grandma kept Maddie Jane and we had a nice little night on the town with Mom and Chip!



We hit the road right after lunch on Sunday and got back to unpack, grocery shop, and wash clothes.. AND I finally got something in this cutie little vase E got me from Magnolia Market for Christmas.



Happy Monday friends! Hope you have a great week :)