Here’s a little look at our life lately…
Kensington loves to come home from school and cuddle up in my bed with either books or a few toys. On this particular day, Ashby, Smith and I went in there to join her.
I mean…baseball this season will not be forgotten. We missed something like 11 games in a row due to weather and are now making them up. The fields are so wet and saturated that they’re having us play in the outfield with no dugout or bleachers for fans, so we drag our lawn chairs across the mud and sit right next to the makeshift field and watch. On this particular night, our friend Meagan brought homemade cobbler for us to enjoy while we swatted mosquitoes and cheered on our boys in the mud. As you can see, Sheaffer and I got all cozy in our lawn chairs with our peach cobbler. When you’re eating cobbler in the outfield, you know that baseball has taken a weird turn…
Speaking of baseball, my dad and I just saw four Sox games in nine days! We finished off our Boston week with two games in Arlington against the Rangers. I just love spending time with my dad :).
I was working and Nixon and Smith were tickling Ashby on the rug beneath me. As you can see…they weren’t having any fun… 😉
One side of the dinner table…
…and the other side. Kensington was in the middle coloring and said she was too busy for a picture ;).
This girl. She loves riding bikes and going for walks after dinner.
Enjoying a little sun on our town square.
I said, “Kensington, you look like twins!”…and she said, “We were meant to be sisters.”
On Sunday, I met my dad at a Starbucks in Arlington and we drove to the stadium together for the game. We drove right past an apartment complex where I lived when I was 19. That is the golf course that backs up to the complex (you’re looking at the fairway here)…
…and this was my exit. See the stop sign? That’s an intersection. This is how I drove to and from home…and now, it’s underwater. I would turn right here at this stop sign. There has just been so much rain!
Sunshine and swimming
Three men and a little lady.
Grocery shopping with my crew. I had so many helpers that my shopping was simple!
That’s life lately. One more day of school!! Yippee!!! I cannot wait until tomorrow at 3:00 when school is officially over and our summer can begin!
For dinner tonight…
Enjoy!
Erika Slaughter says
Rockstar Mom!!! I can't believe you took all four to the grocery store AND even let them have the little carts!!!
Sarah Kuykendall says
Ashby has an amazing smile!
Anonymous says
Random, but curious! If you eat cobbler or any sort of dessert during the day, do you still have a brownie? I feel silly asking, but I would love to know! Thanks! Love your blog!
Mix and Match Mama says
I typically don't eat dessert during the day…but on this particular baseball night, yes, I had both :). This mama needed two desserts by the end of the day!
Anonymous says
I love that!! You've encouraged me to indulge and enjoy… In moderation! Thanks!
Anonymous says
One more thing 🙂 I have been having your everyday brownies and loving them!! Such a good idea and sweet treat to end my day with! Do you top the brownies with anything?
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
I'm with Erika on this. I almost had a panic attack when I saw your grocery store picture! I know there were 4 kids with you, but you know that in my world, that's like 23 kids.
kimm atwood says
All of that rain is just crazy !
Anonymous says
Hi Shay- I'm thinking of ordering a 42 mm Michael Kors watch (the 'slim runway') similar to yours in your Sox pic with your dad. I'm curious if it was an adjustment for you when you first got it bc of the size? Did it ever feel too big?
Also, I see yours is the chronograph- what in the world do those 3 extra little circles do?! Hahaha. Do you ever use them functionally , or are they just for fashion?
THANKS!!! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Hi! I had to get a few links taken out to make it smaller for my wrist but I love the size of the face. It's my very, very, very favorite watch!! And the other two dials give the time for other time zones…I don't even look at them ;).
Anonymous says
oh thanks! that helps! Did Nordstrom take out the links for you for free? and, good to know about the time zones….i thought the dials were some kind of stopwatch function?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yup! I ordered it online and then took it into the store and they removed them for free!
Anonymous says
Thank you!!
Anonymous says
I have the Michael Kors Blair watch and it is a chronograph with the extra dials and on my watch it is a stopwatch function.
Narci says
So cute!! I love that you went grocery shopping with all 4! And, we can't wait to have Kensington back from kindergarten! We have missed her!!!
Julie Rohan says
Good Morning Shay!! Your pics are too cute!!:) I was wondering what kind of bag you were using at the grocery store with all your peeps!? I LOVE!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I'm such a sucker for a big tote :). They're my absolute favorite!
Anonymous says
Hi! I'm with this person! Can you please give tote details?! Love them too (:
Anonymous says
Yes please!!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Gucci Girl down below nailed it this morning :). Good eye!
Diana Wagner says
Such a beautiful family!! All your kids are freaking gorgeous (Kensington's bows kill me), Smith is sooo handsome…but something about that Ashby!! What a living DOLL!! Love your blog.
Slightly Askew Designs says
You know these are my favorite posts! Next time you decide to host a field trip at the grocery store let me know and I'll drop my boys off 😉
Julie Rohan says
What is the brand of the bag??? Michael Kors?
Gucci Girl says
I think it's the Louis Vuitton artsy in damier azur.
Anonymous says
Louis Vuitton
Mix and Match Mama says
I believe you're right Gucci Girl!
Anonymous says
If I'm not mistaken that LV is the Galliera maybe in the GM size if I had to guess. It's definitely not the Artsy as I have 2 and the handle on the Artsy is braided & the bag itself looks somewhat different.
Tina says
It is the galleria, not the artsy.
Mix and Match Mama says
Okay…I went and looked up the exact name for you ladies…it's the Azur Hobo Galleria :).
Tracy says
Love seeing all the pics of your adorable kiddos. That little Ashby has just blossomed since coming home. Too too cute!
Rebecca Jo says
They were totally meant to be sisters 🙂
Stephanie McKinnon says
Shay I love your life lately posts! 🙂 such sweet photos! I am new to the blog world and my posts pretty much consist of "life lately" posts only lol. Is there any tips you could give me as a new blogger? Im also terribly confused as far as how to get my own template! Just wanted you to know your the one who inspired me to get a blog (also in many other ways… I feel like I can relate to u as maybe a younger you :). )
Mix and Match Mama says
Andrea (www.momfessionals.com) created my blog design! She's fabulous!!!
Anonymous says
This is totally random but I'm just nosey… 😉 where did you go to college? It must have been pretty close to home if you lived in that apartment, right? I love your blog!!
Mix and Match Mama says
The University of North Texas 🙂
Anonymous says
Awesome! Thanks for the reply Shay!
KellyinPA says
Yes, taking more than two children to the grocery store instantly elevates your mom status and allowing them to have separate carts is indeed Rock Star level!;) Love these life lately posts and would love a fashion post update or links to let us know where your items are purchased. Inquiring minds want to know;)
Angela Pino says
Since when is Kensington "too busy" to pose for a picture? You know that's some serious coloring then! 😉 haha
The Nelson Happenings says
Cutest photo ever of the kids grocery shopping 🙂
Anonymous says
Shay, again, thanks for sharing about your family! It's my routine to get to work early and spend a few minutes "easing into" the work day. Reading your blog is a part of my ritual. I love that! I'm afraid that if I'm ever in the DFW area and see you in passing, that I will just strike up a conversation like we are old friends!! ha ha… Do you have that happen a lot with your readers?!! 🙂
Karen
Anonymous says
Gorgeous picture of those "twins"! Your kids are so beautiful and you seem to be an amazing mom 🙂 Love reading your blog!
Anonymous says
My kiddo loves the car cart at the store too! So much fun. I have a similar Louis bag, us busy Moms need to pamper ourselves once in a while, right?
Jen says
Your girls are too cute in those matching dresses!! 🙂
Jen R says
I love the 3 Men and a little lady reference – such a cute movie! I'm so glad Ashby is loving the water! What's not to love, right?!
♥ Jen
A Splash of Life Blog
Nikki Wilson says
You have to cutest family!!
Anonymous says
Hi Shay, I just love your blog!! It's the best way to start my day (I read it before I even get out of bed :)! I was wondering, what jeans do you have on with your Shoreline Converse? I loved them in the Boston post!