Weekend Recap {Surprise Party}

Happy Monday everyone! What a whirlwind of a weekend. We made a super-quick trip to Vegas for our friend Greg's surprise 30th birthday. We got in late Friday night and went to bed right away. We were tired from being in the car forever. On Saturday, we went to breakfast with Mark's dad and brother then I went to get my hair cut and colored. I'm so happy Robin is back and is feeling better! My hair and I missed her :)

Later, we headed to the party at Greg's girlfriend's house. The party was a great time! They had delicious food and it was fun to just hang out with everyone.

On Sunday morning, we went to the Harry Potter themed coffee shop, Bad Owl Coffee. So cute! I had a Pumpkin Cream Latte, does that mean I'm #basic since it's not a PSL? :)

We left after the Chargers game and ventured on home. The traffic was bad as usual and we didn't get home until late and then we walked into ants all over our kitchen. Anyone who knows me, knows it's my nightmare!!!! I'm hoping today is a better day.  I'm just ready to get this week started and I'm praying it flies by!

Confessions... My random thoughts :)

I have way too many owl mugs- how cute is this though??

Hi everyone! I haven't done a confessions post in awhile so I thought I would catch you up on my random thoughts haha. Did you miss them??

I confess that...

I have been a reading machine lately. I am REALLY trying to make my goal of 50 books this year. Also, reading is just the best :) I'm such a nerd, I know. Yesterday, I posted about the book All the Missing Girls and how I'm obsessed with it. Scroll down for my review or just take my word for it and buy the book immediately.

I'm not as excited about fall as I usually am. At this point last year, I was begging for cooler weather and a PSL. This year, I am embracing this in between stage but also wishing for more beach days. Summer went too fast. Maybe once it's cool enough to wear boots and cozy sweaters on the reg, I'll be more excited.

I bought this open-front cardigan during the Nordstrom sale and I'm obsessed. I've pretty much worn it every time it gets a little colder at night. I have it in gray and I sized down to a XS, it runs HUGE. I might pick up this maroon color too!

I am finally back to working out. Hallelujah! I was averaging once or twice a week there for a little bit. So terrible! I have the workout bug again and I'm glad I finally do. My jeans are thanking me lol.

The Rodan+ Fields Convention is in less than a month!!! I cannot wait! It's in Vegas, which isn't that exciting for me because I'm from there but I'm still pumped. The new product will be announced and I'm just excited to be in the same place as my fellow team members. YAY!

We are still praying to be blessed by a baby. We've had some new discoveries this summer that have set us back a little but hopefully things will get better soon. I'm not exactly sure yet how much I'm going to share but maybe one day :)

I don't understand this Instant Pot craze. What is this contraption and how does it work??? I feel like I need one but I don't know why lol. Someone help!

People who don't say "excuse me" drive me insane. How rude are you that you think that running into someone isn't a big deal??? UGH! Rant over.

I have been in such a "soup" mood lately but it's still too hot. I found this pin that has 15 different slow cooker soups. I'll be trying these as soon as the temp drops!

I am pretty obsessed with this song. I love his voice!

We already have our Halloween costume picked out. I'm so excited because it will be so easy and comfy but hopefully pretty funny :) Is it too early for that??

Have a great day everyone!

Book Crush: All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda

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You guys, I fell in love with the book All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda this weekend. I was obsessed and I couldn't stop listening to it. I had purchased the audiobook on Friday because I like to have one to listen to while on my long commute. The book only lasted for the weekend because I finished it Tuesday morning before work. I found myself listening to it while getting ready, cleaning the house, making meals, etc. It was a sit on the edge of your seat, page-turning, suck you in, kind of book. I have to admit that reading it while being home alone wasn't the best idea. I was totally freaked out each night and couldn't sleep lol. So maybe read it with a full house??

Here is the basic premise without ruining the storyline for you. It's based on two missing girls, ten years apart. The story is told over a two week time period, but backwards. I thought I wouldn't like this part but it made the story so much more interesting and helped to connect the pieces. I was so impressed with the author's ability to do this, without revealing the same details over and over.

The story takes place in a small town where rumors and secrets last for a lifetime. You'll find yourself piecing together the motives of each person, trying to pinpoint these mysterious disappearances on one or even all of the townspeople. Who did it?? :)

Clear your schedule folks. You'll want to hunker down and read this one asap. :)

Weekend Recap {Labor Day 2016}

Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a great LONG weekend. It was so needed and I bummed it's already over. I had a nice mix between set plans and low-key time to catch up on laundry, cleaning, etc. You know, all the grown up stuff I wish would magically happen lol?

Friday was spent out to dinner with my friend Ashley and her daughter Emma. It was a nice relaxing time spent at Sushiya, what could be better??

I can't adult today. 

Saturday, I worked out at OTF, FINALLY! I have been so bad about going this past week and needed to find my groove again since school started. The workout kicked my butt, in the best way possible lol! I spent a good chunk of my day at the Jeep dealership but it also gave me time to work on my Rodan+ Fields business and read for a little. Two birds, one stone :) I met up with a friend in Laguna for dinner... it was a great day!

Sunday, we had our family fantasy football draft. I shouldn't be allowed to draft... I should just auto-draft lol. I forgot to pick a QB until pretty far down in the draft... ugh! Oh well! I went to Better Buzz that morning and got an acai bowl and The Best Drink Ever, of course. I also meal planned, grocery shopped, and got ready for the Coronado Concert in the Park. We headed down to Coronado at 4 and setup a nice spread os snacks and drinks. It was the perfect night out and such a beautiful way to end the summer. Although, it still feels like summer here!

She's so cute!

Monday, I worked out at OTF again and food prepped for a couple hours. I'm trying to be better about what I eat because when I get busy, it's the first thing to go! I'm all set for the next few days, so that's good.

Then I headed to dinner with Nicole, Ashley, and Emma. Nicole is moving soon so it was great to spend some time together. Plus, who can pass up Mexican food?? Not this girl!

Such a great weekend and now I'm super excited for Mark to come home this week. Have a great day!

Five on Friday

Week 1 down of the new school year. Technically, I've been back at school for three weeks now but only one week with kiddos. I. am. exhausted. I always forget how little they are and how much attention they need lol. I'm ready for a nice long three day weekend! Have a great day everyone!!

Happy Birthday Tracy

photo cred: Tracy :)

Tracy was in town this week and it just so happens that it was her birthday too. I'm so glad I was able to celebrate with the Wooster fam. :) Plus what could beat that view???

Girl Time

On Monday, Emily and I had dinner at the Wine Pub and it was delicious! The Andini Panini was so yummy! I've had lots of girl time lately since Mark is out of town. I also have some fun plans this weekend. I am so thankful for my girlfriends!!

Disappointing Book

Our first book club choice was a bust. I've heard so many good things about Devil in a White City and I just really didn't like it. I was bored to death during all the details of building the World's Fair. I just couldn't keep up with all the characters and I really just wanted to hear more of the storyline of Holmes. Is anyone in the same boat with this book?? 

Hart of Dixie

So I recently watched all of the seasons of Hart of Dixie. I became pretty obsessed and I was soooo sad when I realized the 4th and last season was only 10 episodes long. I need a new show... any ideas???

Also, I'm pretty obsessed with Lemon and Annabeth and their whole look. Why can't it be normal to dress like this now??? Haha although I do like my workout pants. 

Amen

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Have a great weekend everyone!!