Day 36: I was invited to speak at a MOPS group (Mothers of Preschoolers) on this day. I had such a fun time visiting with these sweet ladies and sharing a little about myself and what I do in life.
And on a side note, many of you asked on Instagram where my outfit was from…click here for the polka dot top, here for the jeans and here for a like version of the boots.
Day 37: We woke up on this Thursday morning to snow! That calls for hot cocoa and snuggle time before school.
Day 38: We had lunch and played at the mall with some sweet friends. Love these kiddos and their mamas!
Day 39: Kensington got a much needed haircut! It looks so fresh and bouncy now :).
Day 40: True love.
Day 41: We spent this really cold afternoon inside making Valentine’s for our friends at school. (Kensington mentioned several times that her name was just too long…)
Day 42: I had lunch and pie with one of my very best friends Andrea. She’s a busy working mama of three who teaches middle school math…so needless to say, she doesn’t often get a yummy lunch, pie and Shay every day for lunch. We had such a good time together! And yes, we’re both wearing the same earrings…because we both love them so much :).
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And one more busy mama that I love is Big Mama. Girls…if you haven’t read her new memoir on marriage, you are missing out! This book literally had me laughing so hard that a security guard at Sean and Catherine’s wedding stopped me and asked what was so funny. Yes. I was making a scene with my laughter. It’s the perfect winter read whether you’re married or not.
Another quick thing…I have been keeping my eye on this light weight sweater at Gap after so many of you emailed me about how I need 1 or 2 or 3 of them because they’re so perfect. Well, this morning, they were put on sale, so I went ahead and got 2 (navy and caramel). I’m thinking it’s the perfect sweater for spring…we could style it like this…
…check it out! It comes in 10 colors and according to many of you, I need all ten :). By the way, if you’re looking for leopard flats, you know how much I love mine…and they’re still available!
And don’t forget to check out my foodie blog today…
…I have some easy Valentine’s Day desserts for you!
And I also have yummy Pesto Meatballs too!
XOXO
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
K's hair looks beautiful! And Smith sipping his hot chocolate is just too cute.
And that MOPS group doesn't mess around. You were on a serious stage!!!
Renee I says
Would you do a post on your hair. how you style your hair most days, products ect!! Love it!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I've done that post before! Click on 52 Shades of Shay across the top of the blog and then scroll down to Beachy Hair :).
Bethany Halpern says
Hi Shay- Are you wearing an xs or s in the polka dot shirt for your MOPS group? Thanks
Mix and Match Mama says
I'm wearing a small!
Sarah E @ theteacherswife.com says
Man, I so need to get my daughter's haircut now! I forget how much better it looks when it's even out!! Hope your talk went well at MOPS!
Kristen Sass says
Do you guys ever call Kensington by a nickname? I absolutely love her name! 🙂
Slightly Askew Designs says
What a fun week! I feel like I got to have lunch with a celebrity after seeing you on that MOPS stage! 🙂 I think that maybe we should have a monthly SNUG and pie date… it was so fun!!! (and yummy) hahaha
Mix and Match Mama says
We call her Kensington and sometimes, K…but that's it!
Anonymous says
Thanks so much for posting links to the clothes you wear. You are always dressed so cute and have given me so many great ideas on things to wear. I am going to have to get me some of those earrings! Love them!!!
Kathleen says
I just love to follow your blog. I made the bark with Valetine's day M and M's. My kids just love it!!!
Audra Mathies says
Hi Shay! I love reading your blogs and look for them every day and get so excited when I see a new one! Thanks so much for sharing so many great aspects of you life! ?
Mego says
Cute GAP sweaters! What size did you order?
Mego says
Cute GAP sweater! What size did you order?
Mego says
When you said you ordered the sweater in oatmeal, did you get the Camel heather or the charcoal? (Oatmeal wasn't listed). Love the sweater!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Whoops! Sorry! I ordered the caramel! Correcting post now… 🙂
Brittany F. says
Can't wait to check out the new Big Mama's book! I read her "Sparkly Green Earrings" book per your post about on it on here and it was awesome. I made the mistake of reading on an airplane and ended up laughing so hard, but trying to laugh quietly, that I ended up ugly cry-laughing for like 15 minutes. The woman in front of me turned around to make sure I was okay. My Hubs was mortified and kept telling me to "get myself together" which made me laugh even harder. Thanks for highlighting these books for us! She had me at "Apple core Baltimore!"
Anonymous says
I am a frequent stalker of both your & Big Mama's blogs:) I tried to visit Melanie's today and it is unavailable…saying her domain has expired. Any ideas if she got a new blog??
Thanks a million!!
Narci says
I have so much to say!! That sweater!! I think I need a few! Also, I love our mall dates!! 🙂
Shoshanah says
I felt the same way about my name when I was little. In kindergarten I used to wish my name was Amy because I at least knew how to spell that. Thankfully, I now enjoy (and can spell!) my name and I'm sure Kensington will feel the same when she's older.
Josh Miller says
I'm admiring your flawless skin! I no it's not nice to ask a sister but do you get Botox?;) I'm turning 30 soon and thinking it may be time!