Thoughts for Thursday | Life Lately

Hi friends!! I’ve missed out on so many Thoughts for Thursdays this year that I can’t help but apologize! I’m so thankful for my girls Natalie and Owen for keeping the link-up alive!! I miss being a part of it and hope to start bringing my A-game back to this blog!  I appreciate all of you not giving up on me 😘

Last week, I tagged along on my husbands work trip over to Biloxi, MS.  It was a one night trip and we left the kiddos at home.  Matt and I lived over in that area (Ocean Springs, MS) for two years back in 2009-2011.  We still have friends that live over there and Matt still works over there from time to time.  I was excited to go back and catch up with old friends and stay at one of my favorite hotels, The Beau Rivage.

We went over on a Tuesday night. Matt had a work dinner, so I was able to steal my friend Hayden for dinner at one of my favorite old restaurants, Chef Scotts.  I went to her house before dinner to give her precious little girls a big hug!  She is pregnant with her third too and we’re due just one week apart!!

On Wednesday, Matt was working all day, so I indulged in a prenatal massage and relaxed at the pool.   It was such a fun “me day.”  The weather was gorgeous and my massage was so relaxing.  I had access to the spa all day, so even though I had to check out of my hotel room, I was able to use the spa to shower up after the pool and do a little more relaxing.

How awesome is this set up they did for the Kentucky Derby??? All the flowers around the hotel are breaktaking.  Total Hydrangea heaven!

Before we had left for our trip over to Mississippi, we had an ultrasound appointment with my OB.   It was so much fun to see the baby.  Look at this little profile picture…she looks like a real baby!

The kids also had their Spring School photos that I totally just melted over.  I don’t know how these photographers get them to smile and sit so still together.  The leg cross and the hands touching is just too precious.

Madelyns Dress | Shoes | Brodys Shirt (old Vineyard Vines)

The weather has been absolutely amazing the last couple of weeks.  We have had warm days without all the rain! Its been so nice to be outside with the kiddos.  I often get asked where I shop for my kids clothes.  I honestly shop at lots of different places, but one of the places I’ve been shopping the longest is Smocked Auctions.   They have the most precious smocked clothing for boys and girls with tons of options for matching sets!  The prices are awesome and I can’t count the number of Jon Jons I purchased for Brody here when he was little. This was my favorite place to grab them.  It brings tears to my eyes that my Jon Jon days are completely over 😭  But, I still do love these sweet smocked short and shirt sets.  They also have the best options for any holiday sets you are looking for!  Memorial Day and 4th of July are around the corner and I love all of the patriotic options.   I love this for Brody and this for Madelyn.

Brodys Shirt | Shorts | Madelyns Outfit (all c/0 Smocked Auctions)

I hope you are having a wonderful week and some FUN Mother’s Day plans ahead!!