A little life lately for your Tuesday this week.
This quote kills me. I saw it and put it on Instagram over the weekend…and apparently, it kills many of you too! Every. Single. Time.
Just when you think you might have your life going in the right direction…one of your permanent retainers breaks in your mouth and you realize, nope…I’m just a 35 year old mom who is constantly visiting the orthodontist. Sigh. I went twice last week. #livinglarge #goals #notreally 😉
We had girls night out on Friday! They requested Mexican food and ice cream. I love when my girls request my favorite things 🙂 . We had such a fun time!
On Saturday, we met my parents and Smith (Andrew was out of town over the weekend) in Southlake to enjoy the very November-like weather and some early Christmas shopping.
And my new sweatshirt/sweater thing was just too comfy not to share. It’s warm but light at the same time and it’s soft and does not itch (because I cannot stand an itchy sweater!) and it comes in 7 different colors. I wore it all day like a sweatshirt with my slippers but it really will look cute dressed up with my booties too.
On Sunday morning, I thought I’d get a pic of my four little loves…
…come on guys, squeeze together and look at me…
…oh Madeley, where are you going???…
…hi there Ashby…
…yes, I’ll take a picture of you by yourself…
…we’ve scooted down a bunch, but look at us smiling!
#whew
#itslikeworkingout
#ifeeltiredafterandamsweaty
We arrived at church a few minutes early and listened to Christmas music in the car.
We wanted to make sure Madeley got in the picture too. There she is way back there in her car seat :).
On Sunday afternoon, I was trying to get Madeley to take a picture with her kissy face and instead, she kissed me. Oh my goodness! I LOVE THIS GIRL SO MUCH!
And then I posted this on Instagram too. I bought these signs from my friend Amanda’s Etsy shop on Sunday and look how cute they turned out!! Oh goodness, they make my heart so happy!
That’s a little life lately around here.
See you tomorrow for Stranded! This month’s topic…what three pieces of outerwear would you take on your deserted island?
What if our island is cold???? Eeeks! I never thought of that ;).
Leslie Z. says
That sweater/sweatshirt thing is amazing. Some of my favorite winter wear are basic shirts that can either be worn with Uggs or cute boots. Your fashion finds speak to my soul. Loving those holiday signs, are they the same friend who makes the birthday signs perhaps?!
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Mix and Match Mama says
No, it’s a different friend. The birthday sign friend still doesn’t want an Etsy shop…even though I think she should!!
Leslie Z says
She really should! They’re amazing! I understand though, they’re so uniquely personalized and it would probably consume her life.
Alicia says
I love that you post so early! While my husband feeds our two month old I get to catch up on the blog. Looks like life lately has been extra fun for you!
Erika slaughter says
Eek!!! Ashby’s outfit on Sunday morning. You know I love a fur vest and that one is not disappointing!!
Debbie says
Do you have any christmas gift ideas for boys that are Smith’s age? So hard to think of different gifts.
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t yet…my mom and I were just discussing this on Saturday!
Allena says
My son is 7, and he has told me Legos and Pokemon cards. He’s just getting into Skylander and Minecraft, and I think he wants Minecraft Legos. Star Wars has been a big thing for him for YEARS. He also loves science experiments, and there are lots of age appropriate sets you can buy for not that much ($20ish). He also loves board games – we play a lot as a family with our almost 4 year old – and card games. Books could be good too – Magic Treehouse series was a big hit when our son was 5-6. We’re already discussing Christmas because I’m 36 weeks pregnant, so I’m trying to get everything bought before #3 joins us! Hope some of this helps!
Narci says
That sweatshirt is darling and looks so cozy!! Also, I am LOVING that picture of you and your precious girls! So sweet!
Angela says
What color is your lipstick in the picture with Madeley? You look beautiful and such a cute picture!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Bobbi Brown’s Plum Rose 🙂
Laura Krauss says
My friend Lee has some awesome boy gift ideas on her blog. Check out
http://www.dosaygive.com/dosaygives-holiday-gift-guide/ ????????
Sarah says
Awww haha Madeley is such a doll!!! Love the sweater!! Might have to pick that up for the cold weather that’s (finally) arriving here in NC! Thanks for the recommendation 🙂
-Sarah http://www.thefrugalmillionaireblog.com
Sheaffer says
That sweatshirt thingy is perfection! Looks like you had fun on Girl’s Night! I mean, you have 4 people on your girl’s nights. I have to let that sink in for a minute. 😉
Regine Karpel says
Love.
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KimW says
Shay – can you comment on the sizing of the sweater/sweathshirt thingy??? ha! Can you also share what color lipstick you are wearing in the pic of you guys waiting in the car for church? Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought xsmall and it fits great (a little loose but not too baggy) and the lip is Bobbi Brown’s Plum Rose :).
KimW says
Thank you 🙂
Meg says
What eyeshadow do you have on…it looks different from the usual ;-)?
Mix and Match Mama says
Same stuff! I think I might have lined my lower and I typically don’t take the time to do that!
Megan says
I have had my permanent retainer for 25 years (eeks!) and it has never broken. But for some reason I have a dream that it breaks at least once a month. So weird.
Lizzie @ This Happy Life says
I am always sweating after attempting to get a good pic of my kids! How fun to do a girls night 🙂 And that sweater/sweatshirt looks amazing!
Rechelle says
Oops, did I miss Show & Tell Tuesday!? Or the memo that it was moved…
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m doing Madeley’s adoption post on Tuesday, so I switched my Life Lately to today and had to miss Show & Tell. Boo.
Rechelle Morris says
Eeek, meant to post to Andrea! Sorry Shay, love reading your life lately! That smooch from Madeley is precious!
heidi says
Oh those 4 precious children and we’ll. . Precious ????….does anyone else think in the pic of you in the car christmas morning that smith and Ashby look A lot alike!! # meanttobe #foreverfamily.
Love you guys x
Kate says
I LOVE how Kensington and Smith are caring for Madely so sweetly in the background while you take a picture of Ashby. ❤️
Angela Ellingson says
It’s always amazing to me how great you look in a shirt and then I click the link and the shirt just looks kind of blah on the model… haha It makes me consider items I would have otherwise passed up! And that picture of Madeley kissing you is just the sweetest!
angela shields says
I love your blog!! It’s my favorite! I have a random question. Do you color your eyebrows? I am blonde like you and I have to add color to mine so you can see them. Yours look very natural. If you add color, would you mind sharing with me what you use?
Thank you!
angela
Mix and Match Mama says
I just use an eye brow pencil. I blogged about it just last Tuesday!
Maria D. says
Looks like you had a great weekend – it’s nice sometimes to just do a girls night:) The kids look really great in the pictures and you can tell they are all having fun
emily @ a little bit of emily says
That picture with Madeley is just the cutest thing!
Jennifer Furrey says
I just have to know…do your girls have opinions on what they wear and argue with you over it? My 7 and 5 year old daughters do and it drives me crazy! My oldest got all opinionated and hasn’t worn bows or smocking since she was like 3:( Your kiddos are always so well dressed and put together!
Mix and Match Mama says
Ashby and Madeley don’t care one bit what they wear. I let Kensington pick what she wants to wear as long as it’s in season (she can’t wear a summer dress in winter and vice versa). That’s why sometimes, she looks a little mixed and matched :).
Emily says
Oh my goodness! You have the prettiest smile! What is your secret for pearly, white teeth?! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Lots of orthodontia! 😉
Amanda says
Thanks for another shout out, friend! Looks like I will be covered in paint through Christmas! Thankfully, I have several more seasons of One Tree Hill left to keep me happy while I work! 😉 This show keeps me screaming at the screen that’s for sure! #somuchdrama
Erica Marchelle says
I love that all of your kiddos always look so darn happy! Always makes my heart smile.
Laci says
The sweatshirt looks like a blardigan sweater!! I need that!!
Megan Butler says
That sweater looks delicious!! and as I was scrolling through I doubled clicked it to like it. You know like instagram because #mombrain
Monica says
Love seeing your sweet family!! I’ve really felt a pull toward adoption for a long time and watching you with these precious girls has been so wonderful. Just curious, on the adoption front, how do y’all handle things like church? I’m assuming you don’t put Madely in the nursery, do y’all just take her into service and Sunday school with you? Those are the types of things I always wonder about! Y’all manage to do so much! Tell us your secrets!
Mix and Match Mama says
I have been taking her with me. She’s the life of the party :)>.
Kinsley says
I love your LV! What style is it?
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s the Artsy MM :).
Danae Davis says
I am so impressed that you got to church early!! I grew up with 3 brothers and I don’t think we ever made it to church on time!
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestid Side says
Oh goodness those faces! So cute, and arriving early to church and being able to listen to Christmas music? #momwin…
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestid Side says
OH goodness, how cute are they? And the fact that you got to church early to listen to some music and take selfies…#momwin right there.