Hey there.
Here’s a little peek into life lately…
Ashby had a pencil and little coloring booklet at the counter the other day. I kept trying to talk to her and she was ignoring me. Finally, she looked up and said, “I not talk now. I do my homework.” This kid cracks me up!
Rainy afternoons when we’re home from school…a boy and his Legos…and a mama with her magazine and coffee.
It started raining while we were playing outside, so they huddled under a big umbrella. Think someone loves her big sister?
Speaking of which…when did her big sister get so BIG?! What happened to my baby??? She came downstairs dressed like this for school and I wanted to cry. Stop. Growing. Up.
On Friday morning, I let the big kids ride their bikes to school for the first time. They were so pumped about this!! They asked me how old they had to be before I let them ride without me walking behind them…and I said 18.
They have a bike rack at school, so we parked their bikes, left their helmets and they rode home after school (with me behind them). The first of many bike rides to school!
I had these two on our town square Friday at lunch. I mean…they are just so much fun.
On Friday night, we had dinner at one of our favorite places…Maggiano’s! Who doesn’t love a good pasta supper on a Friday night?!
Smith took a picture of Ashby and me. She was so excited to be matching mama on that rainy Sunday.
“Guess Who” was tired after church on Sunday?
Every single time I look at this picture, I laugh out loud! So funny!
Wrapped up my weekend with a little Sunday school girls night out…at this painting place. They walk you through step by step how to all paint the same thing. We had such a good time!
It stopped raining long enough for us to ride backs on Tuesday night. As we were going inside, I asked them to stop for a pic. This is what I got…
She’s smiling at the wall. This girl thinks she’s a comedian!
That’s a little look at life lately.
Hope you’re having the best day! It’s almost Friday!!!!
And for dinner tonight…
See the simple (and yummy!) recipe here.
xoxo
Erika Slaughter says
That Ashby!!! Smiling at the wall and doing her homework, I love it!
Narci says
So sweet!! Love the picture of your 3 sweeties…and precious Ashby! That girl is a hoot!! Love her!
kimm atwood says
We love Maggianos!!!
Regine Karpel says
So sweet.
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Aubrey says
That last picture! Love the love between sibs!
~Maggie~ says
Love the picture of Ashby passed out. Hysterical.
What a sweet little place that you get to raise your family. I love that your kids ride their bikes to school and have a bike rack! I'm closer to Waco and you're giving me the itch to move your direction.
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
OH MY GOODNESS! You're right…Kensington looks soooo grown up! Ashby doing her homework made me lol. And I love seeing Smith in his glasses!
Scavenger Hunt Blog says
What a fun week!! Ashby is so funny!! Is ever not smiling?
Yeah for almost FRI-YAAAAY!!
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brookerichardson says
The homework comment was hilarious!!!!
Linsley Schneider says
Maggianos is one of our faves too!
Carey Lawrence says
I have such a random question, are the bricks on your house lime washed or something? I love that look! And your sweet kids are adorable!
Mix and Match Mama says
The mortar is smeared :).
Carey Lawrence says
Thank you!
Katelyn Griffin says
You have to send that picture of ashby sleeping to Ellen!! So funny!!!
Sarah Tharp says
love Ashly's funny personality!
ps. can't wait to hear what you think about the real housewives of dallas! i know you're a housewives fan so maybe a review in a couple weeks, especially since it's around your neck of the woods!
Mix and Match Mama says
I've seen the first two episodes and think it's just awful. I didn't like Potomac either this year. Hoping it improves or that Bravo finds a new location…because right now, it's pretty bad.
eyeonargentina says
I quit Dallas after the first episode. If that's the best minutes they found out of hours of shooting….no thanks!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify says
I was wondering your thoughts as well! I think it horrible also, I was embarrassed for them as I was watching!
Sarah Tharp says
not a fan of Potomac either! I watched one episode and was done. I'll give Dallas a couple more weeks but may quit that one as well. thank goodness New York is back! 🙂
Sarah Tharp says
and totally meant Ashby in my first comment! autocorrect thinks it knows best!
whitney buck says
Any idea where Bowen found his cute Ranger's shirt? I can never find any vintage looking ones for kids.
Karen says
Are Kensington and Smith playing Guess Who? My daughters loved that game and played it all the time.
Nicole says
Hey Shay! I usually wear the same sizes you post so incurious what size you got in the Athleta work out shorts? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
XS!
Melanie Smith says
How cute is Kens in the jeans and tee look?!?!? She looks like a teen! Such a pretty girl.
I just love Smith in glasses. The cutest!
And Ashby- you can tell she's the life of the party.
Lauren Truman says
Love these posts?? How many cups of coffee do you drink a day?? Maybe I won't feel as guilty about my consumption 😉
Mix and Match Mama says
Typically, two!!
Combatbootswife says
Oh sweet Ashby is just such a hoot! Smith is just too darn cute in his glasses and will be a little heartbreaker one day! And Kensington sure is looking all grown up and such a beauty! Love your life lately posts! Happy Friday eve!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify says
Ashby seems like she has quite the personality! I love how she looks up to Kensington!
xo, Kristina
abby says
You have such a beautiful family 🙂
Charla Liedahl says
Bike riding to school! I love it! My kids would love it too…but our school is 3.5 miles away on a one lane country road with no sidewalks. And Ashby…what a hoot she is!
Ani says
Little Ms Ashby is a ham! Thanks for the peek into your life 🙂
Christina says
I love the picture of your kids hugging…and Ashby doing "homework". So cute!
Also, I know I asked on IG, but I'm not sure you answered. Would you mind sharing where Kennsington's cropped jeans are from (in the pic where she's wearing her Red Sox shirt)? My daughter needs a new pair and Kennsington's are SUPER cute! Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
They're from Gap! I bought them last fall.
Kelly G. Brown says
I loved all of your pics! Your kids are precious! And I'm SUPER excited about your new cookbook coming out in October!! I saw it on Amazon yesterday!
Trent and Richelle says
I'm obsessed with your countertops. Are they granite? Do you know the name?
Mix and Match Mama says
Black Pearl and Alaska White granite!
Megan says
Ashby doing homework is the best!!! Well maybe second to her sleeping on the ottoman.
Stephanie says
Sweet little Ashby's hand looks so much better in the very first picture, hoping she is doing better. Love your blog, family, recipes and all the pictures!