Happy Sunday from Texas! We are enjoying parent’s weekend with Addison and having so much fun spending time with her and meeting all of her sweet new friends and their parents! I’m staying in Texas a little longer than my boys because I’m heading to the Reward Style Conference in Dallas. Timing worked out great to hit parent’s weekend and the conference in the same trip! I just hope I can keep my emotions and tears at bay when it’s time to say good-bye to Addison again so that I don’t enter the conference with swollen eyes. Wish me luck with that one!

Last Saturday we picked Ellie up early at her apartment to take her to breakfast. The best getting to see her on the weekends even if it’s just for a couple of hours! It has been 3 weeks since my girls both moved out and even though it has been an adjustment and there have definitely been sad moments for me (they hit at the most random times) I feel like I’m working through it and feeling more like myself every day. We all talk on the phone or FaceTime every day and it feels so good to be on the other side of getting them settled and moved in. It definitely helps that they are both doing so well and having fun! I’m taking things one day at a time with this transition and if you are going through a difficult change I hope you are able to do the same. Baby Steps! Feeling like I need to watch “What About Bob” again soon. A family favorite. :)

I hope you like today’s round-up! So many fun things for fall, my travel favorites and your favorites from last week on the blog! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

(Antique Ceramic Vase, Gold Pumpkin Set, Faux Wreath, Eucalyptus Stems, Faux Plants, Acacia Serving Board, Faux Pumpkins, Pumpkin Pillow}

{Cauldron Set, Spider Web Bowl, Black Candlesticks, Black Candle Holders, Bat Paper Towel Holder, Staub Dish,Fall Welcome Mat, Fall Faux Tree, Pumpkin Lights} 

{Hallway Runner, Electronic Candle Lighter, Spiral Taper Candles, Winter Wall Art, Pumpkin Slippers}

{Pumpkin Candle, Cutting Boards, Pumpkin Glass Dispenser, Knife Set, Multi-Cooker, Cozy Blanket, Olive Swivel Chair}

{Bissell Green Machine, Vacuum Storage Bags, Frame Set, Veggie Chopper, Storage Moving Bags, Black Lounge Set, Khaki Lounge Set}

{Glitter Bow, Pre-Lit Tree, Woven Tree Collar, Cinnamon Scented Pinecones, Faux Wreath, Tree Figurines} 

{Floral Fall Dress/Butterfly Necklace/Similar Booties}

Happy Saturday! Mixing things up a little today! I’m still sharing my usual Saturday 6 post at some point next week, but first wanted to share a few fall touches I’ve added to my kitchen! But first before that (ha) I wanted to share this pretty fall dress! I was going to share it later in the week with fall fashion I’m loving right now, but sizes are already selling out so I thought I better share it quick before it’s gone. It’s definitely a splurge dress, but if you are looking for something pretty for fall family photos this dress would be perfect!

{Floral Fall Dress/Butterfly Necklace/Similar Booties}

It’s so flattering and the colors and floral print are absolutely gorgeous for fall! Very easy to pull colors from the flowers for the rest of your crew’s clothes for pictures too. I paired it with some booties but you could make it more of a dressy look with pretty heels. 10/10! (Fits true to size.)

{Cottage Wall Art, Similar Art, Similar Gold Ash Leaf Arrangement, Woven Tray, Tinted Vase, Wheat Stems, Tinted Vase, Gold Metal Tray, Utensil Crock,  Wall Canvas, Salt & Pepper Mill, Faux Eucalyptus Plant, Candle, Similar Marble & Wood Board, Pizza Paddle Board, Similar Tall Rectangle Board, Hanover Pendants}

Ok! Now on the the fall kitchen. :) I kept things so simple this year, but it’s crazy how even minimal fall decor can bring such a cozy vibe into a space!

{Kitchen Runner, Similar Gold Ash Leaf Arrangement, Black Woven Bowl, Faux Turning Maple Branch, Modern Distressed Vase, Glass Amber Pumpkin, Pumpkin Lights, Hicks Pendant}

I’m trying out this new runner and love the texture/color for fall! It’s really soft which is great to step on, but definitely a rug you want to put a pad underneath so that it doesn’t move around. I ordered one more option to try that I’ll share soon!

Black Woven Bowl, Faux Turning Maple Branch, Modern Distressed Vase, Glass Amber Pumpkin, Pumpkin Lights, Tall Glass Pumpkin, Glass Orange Pumpkin, Fairy Lights, Gold Pumpkin, Similar Marble Lazy Susan, Peyton Dishtowel, Hicks Pendant}

I added my glass pumpkins with lights inside in my window and they all light up so pretty at night! The maple branches are gorgeous in person and they are on sale. I just have 2 stems in my Amazon vase.

{Woven Tray, Tinted Vase, Wheat Stems, Tinted Vase}

I bought these vases and wheat stems last year and love them so much I wanted to use them again. Long time favorite tray too!

{Charcoal Terracotta Jug, Small Pumpkin Candle, Large Pumpkin Candle, Acacia Cutting Board}

My absolute favorite fall item this year? The wooden pumpkin candles. Oh. My. Word. The smell coming from these candles is absolutely intoxicating! Fall perfection and I can’t get enough of it! Plus the pumpkins are just adorable and make such cute decor. I will save them and use them to decorate with long after the candles are gone! I’m loving how they look next to this pretty terracotta jug too. Favorite fall moment happening in this space. :)

{Cottage Wall Art, Similar Art, Woven Tray, Tinted Vase, Wheat Stems, Tinted Vase, Charcoal Terracotta Jug, Small Pumpkin Candle, Large Pumpkin Candle, Acacia Cutting Board, Gold Metal Tray, Utensil Crock, Wall Canvas, Salt & Pepper Mill, Faux Eucalyptus Plant, Candle}

I have so much to share so I’ll be back soon! Have you decorated for fall? Now that my house is decorated I’m ready to light my candle and watch some football! And by watch some football I mean enjoy the sounds of football on in the background while I do more decorating and work on projects. Fall can be whatever you want it to be. :)

1 – RATTAN BATS

Rattan Bats

Happy Saturday! Just over here hanging with my rattan bats. Get it? Hanging? Bats? Sorry.. typing this past my bedtime. ;) Honestly though.. aren’t these bats fun!? I was planning on using them on my porch but they are so cute I think I’m going to have to use them inside. Either way it will be fun figuring it out this weekend and I’ll show you where they land!

2 – GHOST PRINTS

Ghost Wall Art, Similar Gold Frames (More options HERE)

My cute ghost prints landed in our guest bedroom. I’m not really into scary Halloween but cute Halloween like these adorable ghost prints? That I can get excited about!

(I snapped these pics quick with my phone so the paint is looking off! I’ll show better pics at some point.) :)

Ghost Wall Art, Similar Gold Frames (More options HERE)

Talk about inexpensive, easy holiday decor. You can use these cute prints so many ways! I already had these frames hanging in my guest room and to make it even easier I just used painters tape and stuck them right on the outside of the frame! Took all of 5 minutes.

You could also use one print in a frame on a nightstand or in a kitchen next to the salt and pepper or on a shelf in the living room. They would look cute anywhere!

Ghost Wall Art, Similar Gold Frames (More options HERE)

If you’re just using one or two the hard part will be choosing which print to use. They are all pretty adorable and I love the fall colors they bring into the room!

Ghost Wall Art, Similar Gold Frames (More options HERE)

Kole spends a lot of time in this bedroom because it’s close to the kitchen. He likes to read and do homework and talk to friends in this space so I thought it would be fun to decorate it for fall/Halloween this year for him and any guests we have. Since he’s my only child home at the moment he’s getting LOTS of attention from mom.

I know he just loves it. ;)

Ghost Wall Art, Gold Frames Pumpkin Lights/Comforter Bedding Set

This white bedding is the same bedding we put in El’s apartment bedroom. It has been perfect for summer but I’m thinking I’ll switch it out for the holidays and add some new lamps! More to come in this space.

3 – GLASS PUMPKINS

Walmart Pumpkin, Walmart Wide Pumpkin, Green Glass Pumpkin, Tall Glass Pumpkin, Round Glass Pumpkin

Along with bats and ghost prints these pumpkins are making a fun appearance for fall! Such a great price and they are so pretty!

4 – FALL LIGHTS

Pumpkin Lights/String Lights

I decided to try adding some lights inside and tried both my pumpkin lights and my favorite string lights I use during the holidays.

Tall Glass Pumpkin, Round Glass Pumpkin, Pumpkin Lights

So beautiful! Especially at night!

Walmart Pumpkin, Walmart Wide Pumpkin/String Lights

Love the string lights inside them too. Perfect for when it starts getting darker earlier. Nothing like cozy holiday lights!

5 – 27 YEARS

Kenny and I are celebrating 27 years of marriage this weekend! He took me to a nice dinner and they printed this on our menu.. so sweet! I saved it for a keepsake. :)

We at outside and it was such a beautiful night.

This pic was from a couple of months ago. My best friend and forever dinner date. :) Feeling pretty lucky that I get to do life with him. Now that our kids are getting older and moving out I’m especially grateful that we have always prioritized our marriage. It’s not easy with kids right!? Life is so busy and it takes work to stay connected. I don’t have all the answers, but what I have learned over the past 27 years (for us) is that it isn’t about the big trips or even the weekend dates but more about the little things every day. Phone calls and text messages and laughing together and a quick walk or a Costco run or a late night movie with just the two of us. Time to connect as a couple even if it’s just 15 minutes a day. It makes a difference! Something else I’ve found.. you know that advice about never going to bed mad? I think it’s horrible advice. Ha. We’ve found that if we’re feeling irritated with each other most of the time it’s just because we are so burned out and tired! If we just head to bed and talk the next morning suddenly things don’t seem so bad. Crazy what a good nights sleep can do. So there you go! Some marriage advice you didn’t ask for from someone who isn’t an expert. ;) Cheers to 27 years!

6 – MCGEE HOLIDAY ARRIVALS

Ok.. I know we JUST started talking fall and it’s way too early to talk Christmas (for some of you.. for me it’s NEVER too early) ;) but I have to share that Mcgee & Co came out with their holiday collection and ahhh! It’s so good! Her items sell fast so I rounded up some favorites below if you like to plan ahead!

Of course you know I’m obsessed with this Christmas tree and have two of them! The gold beads and bells are also long time favorites and everything else is sitting in my on-line cart. :)

That wraps up this week’s Saturday 6! Have the best weekend! I’m so excited to watch football. We’re in the middle of a heat wave but you better believe I’ll still be making taco soup and hanging my bats. ;)

{Pre-lit Potted Trees/Hanging Iron Bells/Flocked Baubles/Gold Beaded Garland/Brass Bow Tree Topper/Braided Wicker Collar}

{metal taper candleholder/battery operated candles}

Happy Sunday! Sharing favorites that are on sale this weekend and I’m kicking things off with this beloved candleholder! Which isn’t exactly on sale.. but it’s back in stock! Well a version of it is. (I’m reaching here but stick with me.. ha.) I wanted to share it before it’s gone because last year it sold out so quickly. It was so fun to use in the fall through the holidays last year! It’s beautiful on a table or a mantel. I use my favorite battery operated candles that turn on with a remote and a little putty to hold the candles straight and in place.

{faux fall branches/metal taper candleholder/cotton fringe table runner/battery operated candles}

Last year I added these beautiful faux fall branches for a pretty fall tablescape. The branches ARE on sale.

See? I circled back. ;)

{cotton fringe table runner}

I added this fringe table runner (also on sale!) and loved the look. I’ve used this table runner in my dining room all year.. it’s beautiful!

Here are some fun pumpkins out this year that would be perfect to add if you want to create something similar! And you guessed it.. many are on sale. :)

Mcgee & Co is having a big sale and most items are 25% off! My Krissan vase is so beautiful and it’s a perfect size. It works so well with most faux stems.

My frida vase is another staple I love and I didn’t have time to snap a pic but I also have and love this charcoal terracotta jug!

{Faux Maple Leaf Stem, Ceramic Table Lamp, Terracotta Vase, Welcome Mat, Fringe Pillow Cover, Faux Plant, Nighstand}

A few more fun things from Mcgee & Co on sale!

And since we’re talking vases I have to mention that my beloved minka textured pots are also on sale. Always a good thing. :)

Averie Nightstand

Addison’s nightstands are on sale for such a good price!

{nightstands/table lamp}

Love these and this pic is making me excited for the holidays!

So is my Faux Cedar Garland from Wayfair that looks just like the more expensive Anthro cedar garland! Best price I’ve seen on it.. it usually sells out by October.

This is 2 strands of it over my door. :)

Faux Christmas Tree Set

Since we’re looking ahead to the holidays.. such a crazy good deal on this cute set of trees!

Fall Wreath

I love this fall wreath too. 

These were favorites from Amazon from last week!

T-Shirt

Ha ha.. I can’t wait to wear this! Couldn’t be more perfect for me. :)

{Velvet Throw Pillow, Minka Texture Pot, Pumpkin Candle, Pumpkin Vanilla Candle, Side Table, Textured Floor Mirror}

We made it to the long weekend and the official end of summer! As bummed as I am about my girls moving out, I do love this time of year with a little more of a schedule and structure and fun things always on the horizon to look forward to! I have so many fun ideas for fall! I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately but I can feel myself coming out of it and getting excited to decorate and work on my projects again. YEA for that. :)

Sharing a little re-cap of move in day and Ad’s dorm room! We snapped this pic above a couple of days before we took her to Texas.. last family dinner before college!

These 3. When did they grow up!?

We ended up flying with the blue bags.. we just double bagged them all to be safe and only put clothes (soft items) inside.

Move in day! Ad was so excited and her fun energy helped me feel more excited! At her dorm/college we had a check in time at 9 am and we had to be done by around 5 pm because activities start for the kids and they wanted parents to say good-bye. We knew there would be no time for last minute Target/Walmart runs to get this or that so we had to have everything ready! We made a trip to Target the night before to get some larger things we didn’t have room for on the plane and her roommate’s sweet parents let us ship some items to them because they just live an hour away from the school and were driving. That saved us!

I snapped this picture waiting in the carpool line. There were so many groups of kids out cheering as the cars pulled in! They unloaded our bags and took everything up to the room.. her bags made it to the room before we did! Quite a system.. we were impressed and it was a such a fun welcome to her new home away from home.

We met her roommate’s sweet parents and all got to work unloading clothes and opening boxes.. no time to waste! BEFORE..

{Blue Comforter Set – comes in other colors too!}

and AFTER! These cute girls picked out everything themselves and planned the whole room and they did such a good job! We didn’t finish the room before Kenny and I had to leave. The rug was backordered so her roommate’s parents brought it and the headboards and a few other things a couple of days later (seriously so grateful for them!). But we got the girls mostly set up and ready.

{Sleepyhead Mattress Topper}

I heard from friends that this was the best mattress topper so we tried it and Ad is loving it even more than her bed at home.. ha.

I wish I would have taken more pics of the mess happening during set up.. stuff everywhere! We actually made the bed last so that we could set items on her bed while we were putting everything away.

{Dorm Room Bedskirts}

I didn’t snap a pic of under her bed either! We have a dresser and a couple of these organizers underneath for clothes and extras. I also put a little rug on the floor and we pushed her drawers back against the wall so Ad is also using this spot as a quick change area too. One of the first times being so short has paid off! ;)

{Bed Shelf}

This cute little bed shelf is perfect to hold her phone/alarm and water at night!

{Shoe Organizers}

We made the best use of her small closet and put shoes over the door. I forgot to get a pic of the inside of her closet but I was so grateful for the hangers I shared in this post! They were the only way to fit all of her hanging clothes.

Lunch break!

{Dry Erase Calendar}

We got these cute dry erase boards for over the girls’ desks. Ad has always liked wall calendars.

{Dressers with Charging Station/Lamps}

We had these cute dressers that we planned to put in-between the two beds but because of the room layout we couldn’t put the beds side by side facing the same way so we put the dressers together between the two desks.

Snapped this before her roommate hung her calendar.. it turned out to be a cute work space for them!

{Fairy String Lights with Pictures}

Ad really wanted pictures of family and friends hanging by her bed and the command hooks were not working with me! I hung the string lights and they fell down. I hung them again and they fell again. I finally got them to stick (3rd time was a charm) so we’ll see if they last! So far Ad says we are still in business. :)

Good-byes were hard.

We each hugged her and then we all 3 just hugged and cried for a few minutes. I felt sick to my stomach walking out of that door and driving away. We had to drive to Dallas that night for an early flight home the next morning and I don’t think I stopped crying! We all 3 had a rough/sad night but the next day Ad got up and got dressed and went to every single activity and by the end of the night she had already made so many new friends.

By night 2 we were getting happy texts like this. They make me cry but happy tears! The BEST texts to get.

Also we don’t do much line dancing in San Diego.. ha.

All the FaceTime calls help so much too. Her roommate’s mom brought the headboards! :)

We flew home the next morning and had to shake off the physical/emotional exhaustion because it was time for round 2 with Ellie! She’s only 25 minutes away from us so MUCH less stressful and hard. I’m so grateful I still have her close! Snapped this pic quick loading the truck. She couldn’t leave behind these stuffed animals from friends. :)

{Comforter Bedding Set}

We have been taking our time with her room. We got all of her things moved in and her bed ready quick before school started (this cute comforter set is the same set I have in my guest bedroom!). We added this bookshelf and this cute shower curtain a few days ago and are going to finish this weekend. Love that we’ll get to see El again and FaceTime Ad! It has only been one week with them both gone but wow.. I miss having them at the house. It feels so quiet! It’s definitely helping me to know that they are both off to such a great start and happy. I’m just taking things one day at a time over here. :)

There are so many good Labor Day sales going on and I’ve been working on a fun round-up post that I’ll share tomorrow! I’ll show you what I just ordered on sale too. Lots of my favorite things are marked down so we’ll talk soon. :) Thanks for all of your love and support. So many of you have reached out here or on IG with sweet encouraging messages or to say you are going through this hard stage with kids moving out too (or that you remember it well).. it means so much to me. I’m incredibly grateful to have you all in my life! Even if you’re a silent reader. We both know we’d be close friends in person. ;)

Have the best Saturday!

Happy Sunday! What a week! We got Addison moved into her dorm for college and started moving Ellie into her apartment. It has been 4 nonstop days of packing and traveling and moving and organizing and tears (lots of tears!) and I am physically and emotionally exhausted. But also so happy and excited for my girls and the new adventures and experiences coming their way! I will share pics as soon as I can catch my breath and get a few groceries in our fridge. :) Until then enjoy this week’s round-up of favorites! So many great things for fall! I know I will have lots of hard moments in my quiet house over the next couple of months (I can’t walk past their empty bedrooms without bursting into tears) but I am so grateful fall is coming. This time of year always feels so special and I know that lighting a favorite pumpkin candle (this scent is my go-to!), getting my house in order and decorating it for fall, hearing the soothing sounds of football on the TV and planning fun things for our family when we can all be together will help me find happiness even when I’m feeling sad. I sincerely hope this new season brings comfort and joy to your home too. Thank you so much for being here. You are all part of my joy and therapy plan too even if you don’t know it. :) xo

{Welcome Mat, Drying Dish Rack, Dyson Vacuum, Vase, Faux Stems, Wool Dryer Balls, Pepper Mill, Planters, Candlestick Holders, Travel Bag}

{Painting, Outdoor Chair, Faux Maple Leaves, Checker Pumpkin, Waterfall Ottoman, Doormat, Antiqued Brass Tray}

{Green Fringe Blanket, Sweater Throw Blanket, Plaid Woven Blanket, Barefoot Dreams Blanket, Waffle Knit Throw, Woven Texture Blanket, Chunky Knit Throw, Grid Throw Blanket}

{Green Robe, Ribbed Throw Blanket, UGG Slippers, Capri Blue Pumpkin Candle, Pumpkin Mug, Oil Diffuser}

{Taper Candle Holders, Side Table, Wood Ottoman, Wood Coffee Table, Wall Sconce, Faux Leaf Plant, Textured Knit Blanket}

{Stripe Cardigan, Red Sandals, Woven Clutch, Wide Leg Jeans, Hoop Set}

{Green Pumpkin, Glazed Stoneware Pumpkins, Decorative Pumpkin, Faux Pumpkins & Gourds}

{Glass Jars, Glass Pot, Painting, Candle, Green Set, Fire Pit, Blanket Ladder, Faux Wreath}

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{Napkins, Pumpkin Board, Leaf Cake Cutter, Leaf Pitcher, Cheese Board, Mini Pots, Pumpkin Salt + Pepper Shakers}

{Row 1: 1, 2, 3; Row 2: 1, 2, 3; Row 3: 1, 2, 3; Row 4: 1, 2, 3}

Happy Sunday! Sharing so many fun things for fall this week! The Walmart new arrivals and fall tablescape inspo are making me so excited! Especially that green chair. I keep trying to figure out where I could put it. SWOON. I always love seeing what you’re loving too! I’m so happy my linen closet makeover gave you some ideas. I love the organizers I used for that and if you ordered some I know you will too! Addison and I made major progress packing up her room Saturday so today we get to relax and spend some time with the family. We are making the most of the next few days with all 5 of us together! I hope you are able to find some time to relax and be with your loved ones today too. Have a great start to your week!

{Shop: Olive Swivel Chair, Olive Chaise Lounge, Green Ottoman, Green Bench, Green Layering Rug}

{Shop: Target Welcome Doormat, Target Lovers Knot Doormat, Welcome Leaves Doormat, Bats doormat, Three Ghosts Doormat, Three Stripe Jute doormat, Leaves doormat, Personalized Doormat}

{Shop: Wall Sconce, Wall Art, Throw Blanket, Pleated Lamp, Green Swivel Chair, Artificial Stems, Marble Glass Pumpkin, Tall Marble Glass Pumpkin, Framed Wall Art}

{Shop: Cream pumpkin, Pleated Table lamp, Serving trays, Faux garland, Candle holder, Marble pumpkin, 14oz glass candle, 8 oz glass candle, Throw pillow cover}

{Shop: Pumpkin Cake Stand, Linen Table Runner, Linen Napkins, Charcuterie Boards, Salad Bowls, Candle Holders, Pumpkin Candle Holder}

{Shop: Green Cardigan,  Khaki Booties, Two Piece Set, Crochet Sweater, Striped Sweater, Two Piece Sweater Set, Sneakers, Moto Jacket, Puffer Vest} 

{Shop: Green Dress, Candlestick Holders, Dry Erase Calendar, Two Piece Set, Cookware Set, Necklace, Cookie Jars, Dyson Vacuum} 

1 – FALL STEMS

Vase/Branches/Acacia Bowl

Happy Saturday! I haven’t done much fall decorating but I thought I’d share a few fun things I’m starting to style. We move the girls next week! I’ve been focusing a lot on getting things ready and spending time with them and my emotions are all over the place. One minute I’m so excited and happy for them and the next I’m in a puddle of tears. I have a feeling it will be this way for a while so I’m going to have to just roll with it. And try to distract myself with lots of organizing and decorating. :) These turning maple branches are so full and beautiful! I just have two stems in this vase and love the look so much. They make me excited for football to start!

2 – DISH DRYING RACK

Dish Drying Rack/Potted Leaf Plant/Faux Lavender/Pedestal

I’ve had this dish drying rack for a while.. so handy! It’s perfect for when I just need to wash a few things by hand that I don’t put in the dishwasher.

I love that it sits so easily over the sink and it rolls up and is easy to store when I’m not using it.

Dish Drying Rack

Sometimes I just set it on the counter quick too because my dishes dry so much faster when I use it. Just a little thing that makes life easier. :)

3 – FALL PILLOW

Belgian Linen Pillow/Embroidered Throw Pillow

This green embroidered pillow is so pretty! I was shopping with a friend when I saw it and while I was swooning over it she said “it is pretty and it looks like you! Similar to one you have..” Why yes.. yes it is. Similar to my beloved floral quilted pillow. Clearly I’m easy to read. :)

4 – FALL STYLING

Pumpkin Wood Board/Decorative Tray/Faux Eucalyptus/Pumpkin Candle/Utensil Crock/Salt Mill

Happy little fall moment on my kitchen tray.

I keep moving this pumpkin board around because it looks cute in so many places!

 5– FALL LOOK

Corduroy Jacket/Corduroy Pants/Booties

This jacket was a favorite from the N sale and it sold out before I even had time to share it. Back in stock and I know it will go fast. It’s such a cute and comfortable fit! I love it so much I bought it in both colors. Website says it runs slightly small but I bought it in my true size and it fits great.

6 – LIFE

Sharing a little dose of life lately! My baby started high school. I know some of you have been with me reading since Kole was born.. how in the world are we here!? I snapped this quick right before he got out of the car on the first day. Then I blew him a kiss.. super fast so nobody would see! I didn’t want to embarrass him on day one. I’ll wait for day two for that. Then I drove home and cried the whole way. I can’t think of a first day of school that I haven’t cried so why break tradition now! He had a great first week and even though I’m sad about my girls moving out, I’m excited to have lots of time for this one.

I didn’t have time to get too buried in my first day of school feelings because soon after drop off it was time to meet friends for a little party. Isn’t this pool gorgeous!? Looking out the window here.

One of my close friends turned 50 (she’s the one in the crown!) and we planned a fun spa day to celebrate. We kicked off the day in shirts with her face on them for yoga.. ha.

Then enjoyed a spa treatment..

and pool time! We ordered lunch by the pool and just ate outside relaxing and catching up. Not a bad way to spend the first day of school. I highly recommend planning something fun with mom friends after drop off! Why haven’t we been doing this for years. :)

I wanted to share this fun idea for a birthday. When I turned 40 my friends made me a “40 things we love about Erin” sign all sharing different things they love about me and it’s one of my most treasured gifts! It meant so much to me so I made one for my friend’s 5oth. I love this idea for a big birthday! I decided to make it BIG and printed it 20×24 and then put it in this frame. My friend (above) ordered cute bags and then I filled them with some pool essentials for a little gift sack. Birthday girl felt loved and we had a great day.. mission accomplished!

Another fun birthday celebration for a friend! There was a bigger group at lunch and about 10 of us showed up in white shirts! We laughed at this pic looking like my friend Ann’s bridesmaids.. ha.

Last summer birthday at a favorite restaurant in Coronado! If you ever visit make sure to stop at The Henry! Such good food and a fun vibe.

Then roast marshmallows on the beach! I’ve done this several times and it never gets old. You can rent fire pits by the hour. Such a cozy way to spend time together.

Grateful for all of my beautiful friends! Especially this year. Several of us are sad/struggling right now with kids moving out and it has been the best to have each other to lean on. I remember being a mom of young kids and needing my friends then too. I can’t imagine life without good girl friends! So worth the effort at every stage of life.

Spending time with friends at the Hotel Del? That’s just the icing on the cake.

:)

Have a beautiful weekend!