Mud In Heaven: InstaFriday

Friday, August 31, 2012

InstaFriday

Happy Friday! I stumbled upon InstaFriday courtesy of Lindsey over at the Pleated Poppy. It's basically a rundown of the week's moments, funnies, screw-ups, messes, and hilarities...all displayed through Instagram. Are you excited? I am.

So, this will be a new feature for us every Friday. I'm already an Instagram-er, so how convenient to upload them to this fun linky party at Life. Rearranged. (yet another great blog!) Hoping to link up with her every week

Here goes.

Had an entire Saturday to ourselves school shopping. We hit two malls, Target, JoAnn and Sephora (both for me), and ended with dinner at Wasabi Japanese. One-on-one time with my little man doesn't happen too often.

Rounded out summer break with one last getaway. The boys love the pool and play area at The Fountains - our favorite place to stay in Orlando.

The main part of our Orlando getaway? Sea World! (with matching applique shirts, naturally)

Bakin' up peanut butter cookies on a Friday night

this + that = best thing ever

First day of first grade!

Stitched up matching little boy faux bowties for a vintage shoot (post coming soon!)

Trying to get back into a daily green smoothie (green thanks to handfuls of fresh spinach). Though it resembles something in a newborn's diaper, this one was delish -- chocolate/peanut butter/banana

This little miss is having a doggy vacation at our house for a few weeks. Boys are thrilled. The dog will be in MIA in fear, I'm sure.

See ya next week!

1 comment:

AnonymousSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:58 AM
great pictures! looks like a very fun week over there. stopping by from Life Rearranged.
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