Warning: Pretty Random Post - Mother's Day Breakfast - Gifts - Gloomy by Matt Costa (A Song I'm Loving) - Tea - TV Shows I Like ...

This year we shared a simple breakfast with our Mom's.

Sparkling beverages from Trader Joe's

Blackberries, Blueberries, and Raspberries

Almond coffee cake from the cutest local Bakery - Thomas Cake Shop - the owners are adorable :)

Trader Joe's Dry Rubbed Bacon

Scrambled Eggs

 

I wasn't planning on taking pictures, but it all looked pretty nice.

 

Green Plates from Target last year.

White dishes - Sophie Conran

Vintage cake stand

We gifted our Mom's books (my Mom is already loving this Nate book)

and pots of Lavender.   Josh wants to name the next dog Lavender - I like it!  I can't wait to read this book as well.  I just picked up books I really want, and hoped they would enjoy them.

 

Organic green tea was waiting on the table.

Teapot from Teavana.  I really want to spoil myself someday with this peach tea that they carry.  I tried it in the store - I found it delicious!

Noah had a baseball game on Mother's Day so I went to a little of that game.  It was freezing out - hail was falling.  I also caught up on my TV watching - Smash and Nashville.  I like days where I don't feel guilty at all for just hanging out.

In honor of this great Michigan weather - here is one of my new favorite songs.  It is by Matt Costa, and is called Gloomy.  It's catchy, and upbeat despite the title.  I LOVE it!  My sister gave me his CD titled Songs We Sing, and it has been playing in my car very much as of late.  It's one of those where I really like almost every song.  Somehow mine has Gloomy on it, but I can't find it online - Gloomy is last on mine.  Anyhow - I see he has a new CD - I will have to check that one out as well.

Video quality is really not so good - only one I could find though - and it's really only 2 minutes long.  Hope you'll listen.  Happy Tuesday! 

My Little Loves & Happy Birthday!

Hi!  It's me.  I know I don't put many photo's of myself on here so today's the day.

I've been meaning to post some photo's of my friends and I, soon hopefully.

This is my little man.  He is so happy that he is taller than me :)

My husband doesn't really want me posting photo's of the boys, but you really can't see his face so I think it's ok.

Love that hair!

 He has been a complete blessing and joy to me every single day!  Nicest person in the world.

Happy Birthday to you little man.

I ran out this morning to get his yearly request of Krispy Kreme Originals for his class.

Rainy morning - freeway shut - quite the trip.

 He has school today - then play practice til 10.

We are going to take him out to lunch so we can see him - then I am going to volunteer at play practice.   Last night after play practice I needed to get fuel so we went to the gas station near school (where I got some of my Easter basket supplies).  I gave the boys some cash to go shop inside.  Noah came out, and enthusiastically exclaimed that he could easily spend a hundred dollars in that place.  What a funny comment about a gas station, but filled with drinks and beef jerkey a teens heaven.

The one and only thing he wanted for his birthday - a quesadilla maker.  

His wish has been granted - along with some basketball clothes, hot sauce, big league chew, Mexican Sprite, and sunflower seeds. 

 

This is my other love - disguised by sunglasses.  He just cut off all his hair.  Makes me look tiny.  Noah took the photo's of us, and they are funny because they are all crooked.  Makes me smile.

 

Just for fun - me laughing after performing a goofy dance.  Ha!

Goodness, I can't believe it's Friday!

Enjoy the weekend!

What I'm Wearing

Hello!

I did a little closet clearing and some shopping.

Here are my favorite finds of the moment.

I got some great shoes for Summer.

This pair is so much fun!

Franco Sarto Whip Flat 

I'm loving this pair as well.  Not my normal choice, but comfy and will go with so many different outfits.

Sam Edelman Grant Sandal in Nude/Light Gold 

I've also been trying to be better about painting my nails, and trying different colors.  This is what I'm wearing now.  Thinking about it I better change the color for tonight.  Keep reading and you will see what I will be wearing.

Shade is Crushed Candy

I think Loft has lots of cute clothes.

I purchased this sweater.  Already wore it with an Old Navy white.silver sequin tank, and this navy and white stripe skirt.

  Loft 3/4 Sleeve Sheer Cardigan in Pink

I also picked up this top.

Loft Crochet Lace Yolk Cotton Silk Cami

I'm always loving my messy looking Boyfriend Jeans - Mine are older and really ripped up in the knees.  I've been eating better, and working out which I will blog about soon.  I really don't want to not be able to wear these jeans if I lose more weight.  I guess it is good that they can be roomy!  Mine look more like the photo below.

Loft Boyfriend Jeans in Very Vintage Blue 

 

Petite Dark Wash Loose Fit Boyfriend Jeans   (see more button fly jeans)

Lastly, I found this dress on Gilt.  Love, Love, Love.  Will wear it to Noah's confirmation tonight along with my Clarks wedge's that I have had for a few years.

Here is the nail polish I'm changing to - Revlon Colorstay Rose Beige

Happy Wednesday!

This Morning - Our Front Room

We finally have a little sunshine here in the burbs of Metro Detroit!  We are also getting a little warm weather today along with some rain showers.  With how cold, rainy, and gray it has been I will take it!

Yesterday I went with Noah, and he is all signed up for his High School classes.  Crazy!  He had his first baseball game of the season Saturday.  It rained, snowed.  I wasn't there, but heard of his mad skills!  Other than that he was Mr. Social with visits to two of his buddies homes with a handful of friends at each.  He is always up for anything.  My Josh just kind of hung around this weekend.  Sometimes he just likes his peaceful time away from school.  He had a busy week last week with workouts and segment 2 of drivers training so I think he just wanted to decompress.

I decided to take a few pictures of our front room this morning since it is nice out, and I have light.

Here it is.  It's not perfect, but it is home.

This room is the spot in the house we go to and read and relax.

It's one of this little monsters favorite places to rest and look out the window as well.  She truly thinks she owns this chair!

Well, I am going to head out now, and enjoy this day before the rain comes.

As always, thank you for visiting and reading :)

Among The Pines - A.A. Bondy

Today I thought I would post a song I really like.  I heard it some time back when I was listening to a public radio show called The Dinner Party Download.   If you haven't stumbled across this gem of a show you just might want to check it out.  I have been downloading their podcasts to my iPod so I can listen anytime.  Here is what their website says about their show:

 Welcome to The Dinner Party Download - an hour-long celebration of culture, food, and conversation designed to help you dazzle your friends at this weekend’s get-together. In every episode you’ll learn a joke…bone up on an odd bit of history and then wash it down with a themed cocktail…meet an artist of note (say, Spike Lee or Willie Nelson)…learn the answers to your burning etiquette questions…savor an emerging food trend…and hear your new favorite song. Plus, unconventional wisdom from hosts Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam.

To find The Dinner Party Download click here.

Now for the song.  It so reminds me of being a carefree kid with infinate time in a day growing up on a lake.  Love it!  

Hello

Happy Monday!

Just wanted to say hello, and change from that Easter post.

Back to reality today.  Break was so nice.  Josh got a cold, but other than that it was very good.

I've been working on cleaning up the house.

The photo above is from our front room - a little clock collection, and a flower bundle I framed.  Vintage french flashcards too!

Hope you have a great day!

Easter Baskets - Teen Boy Style

Easter - so different as they grow up, but it can still have some of that Easter bunny goodness!

I'm finding it a funny day when much of my Easter basket fillers were picked up at the gas station.  Teen boys do seem to love their gas station convenience store items.  Oddly enough I know that these will be their favorites.

They love this Arizona Watermelon drink, and the beef jerky sticks.  The hotter the challenge with the jerky the better.  Peach Snapple is also another favorite among my boys and their friends.

They are also each getting a couple of pairs of boxers.  This pair with the letters is my favorite.

This is J's basket.   My boys really don't eat a lot of candy so there are just a few pieces.

J also gets an iTunes card.

This is Noah's basket. 

He gets new baseball gloves instead of the iTunes card.  He listens to his music free on his phone.

We still use the same baskets the boys have had from the start.  It makes things so easy this way.  I just store them from year to year.

All wrapped up, and also if your new to this blog I always use the same Easter Bunny tag.  I made them when they were little, and printed out a whole bunch.  I just have to go where I keep them - take one out - punch a hole - and I'm ready each year.   I used this ribbon again too!

So, the baskets are simple, but filled with things teens will like and use.  

If I am not back here posting before - Happy Easter!

For more click here for all past Easter posts.  There will be many table settings and baskets.