Happy Thursday friends!
Only 9 more days of school left!
Summer just can’t get here fast enough for the Shull family!
Here’s a little look at life lately. Spoiler alert: we’re in the pool A LOT!
This kid cracks me up with her facial expressions! She is FUNNY! (And pssst: that’s the tee and hat I showed you on Friday!) We love eating lunch on the patio! We try and make that happen as much as possible!
Poolside with my biggest girl. She is just so sweet!! Annnnd…that’s that cover up I told you I love so much. Isn’t it pretty?!
I clearly wear the same things every day ;)! This is us a few nights later at Smith’s baseball game. I love snuggling with my littlest while watching my boy play ball!
Love this kid.
On this day, we celebrated 8 months with Miss Madeley! They’ve been the BEST eight months!
Walking home from school. They’re excited about summer!
The Friday before Mother’s Day, I attended the First Grade Mother’s Day Breakfast. They read us a book and served us breakfast.
Do you like my homemade corsage?! It was such a special morning!!
When Smith and I read this poem together, we were both laughing so hard. THIS IS MY LIFE!
We walked to meet Andrew for lunch later that day. We love walking around town when the weather is so nice!
It’s a shame that she doesn’t have personality.
Okay, this has been a HUGE deal at our house! You know how I always wear my hair wavy and it comes from sleeping in a wet bun? (To see my post about that click HERE.) Well, Ashby asked me if she could try it a few weeks ago and look at her hair! It’s just like mine!! She loves that her hair looks like mommy’s. All I do is put it up wet and then the next morning, bam! All the waves! I didn’t even put hairspray on it to hold the curl…it just holds. I love how God can use simple little things like that to make us feel connected. It’s such a beautiful thing :).
Waiting for Papa Jay and Lovie to show up.
And every single night, they’re outside throwing some sort of ball. Love these guys.
Hot tea, check! Ingredients to bake homemade muffins, check! The sweetest 8 year old in the world, check, check, CHECK!
And look what came this week…
…my new tote!! Okay, brace yourselves because I’m about to gush and it’s going to sound sponsored but it’s not! Ha! They did not send me this bag, I bought it because I love it so much! I told you on Friday, that I ordered two special graduates each totes for gifts and I got myself one too for trips. Take a peek inside…
…I love the zipper, the pockets and that it’s lined with a material that is not cloth so that I can use this to take to the pool too and a little dampness won’t hurt anything…
…back zipper is a plus too! I bought mine for trips to the pool, the gym, overnight stuff and for traveling (because I always need a tote for my kids’ stuff when we’re traveling!), so I also bought me this as well…
…a case for my MacBook that fits right inside. Bring on the summer travel!
If you’ve never been to Barrington’s site and designed your own bag (you pick the print, the monogram, the stripe, etc), you can HERE.
Whew! That wraps up life lately! Tomorrow…a giveaway 🙂 .
Samantha says
I love that you and Andrew spend individual time with each kid. ❤️
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Nine more days of school left only! Ohhh how I wish I was still at school, so that I get my holidays…
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Sheaffer Sims says
Ashby’s hair!!!! It looks so good!!! And I bet that she loves that it’s just like her mama’s!
Narci Dreffs says
That picture of you with Smith is so cute!!! Also, I love Ashby’s waves! Adorable!
Courtney says
Those bags are super cute! I’m always looking for a new tote. I love Frye bags, but they are a little pricey. Thanks for sharing! And Madeley’s little facial expressions just crack me up – she is the cutest. 🙂
XO
Courtney
http://www.greywoodmama.com
Sarah says
LOVE the tote!! And so happy school is almost out!! Though, I’m also a little terrified hahahah! Mine are 5, 3 and 6 months (all girls!) so it can definitely get very chaotic!! We will need to keep busy!
-Sarah http://www.thefrugalmillionaireblog.com
Stacy says
What brand /where can you find your pink mixing bowels?
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re from Williams-Sonoma :).
Diana Campbell says
You have the cutest family and I just love your happy blog! I love your Ray Ban sunglasses… do you have a link for them?? Thanks so much!
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re Ray Bans from Nordstrom :).
Alexis deZayas says
Ashby’s wavy hair, Madeley waiting by the window and Kensington drinking hot tea made me smile big this morning!!
Lisa D says
Smith reading to you, wonderful! And Madeley’s expressions and smiles are so precious!
Melissa says
I got teary reading about Ashby’s hair…what a precious gift!
Tiffanie says
What about the Barrington bag as a diaper bag? Do you think its big enough?
Mix and Match Mama says
It would have been for me! Absolutely!!
Angie McClung says
Hi Shay! What’s the name of the lip color you’ve been wearing lately? I’ve been on the hunt for a new shade and that pink color looks perfect for summer! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Bobbi Brown’s Taffeta 🙂
Colleen McTeague says
Hey Shay!! I read your blog daily, but this is my first comment (woop, woop! Also, I’m a speech-language pathologist, so I especially love when you give updates on the speech and language development of your two littles!) But, I was wondering if there is anything you put in your hair after you get out of the pool? I have pretty curly (ok, VERY curly) hair and I am always so nervous about how poofy/frizzy my hair will be when it dries after getting out of the pool (or ocean). I work at a pool and for years I have been trying to find a product that is light but will also tame the frizz to put in my hair for when I get out of the water. Any suggestions?! Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
My hair is a mess when I get out of the pool…I just pull it back immediately! I love to put conditioner in my hair before getting in to the pool because it really protects it though.
Brandi says
Do you have the Barrington sunglass case? Recommend or do tell what you keep your Ray Bans in!
Shay says
I just love catching up with y’all! Love that bag- I keep seeing it on other blogs too and I’m thinking I need to take the hint and check it out! Thanks for sharing!
Natalie says
Hi Shay… love your life lately post… love your baking with Keningston and your time together so sweet.. what color is that bag? Black or blue? I’m going to order one .. have a wonderful day my friend…
Mix and Match Mama says
black :)! Have a great day!
Katie says
In that cute picture of Kensington baking with you where did you get the little stand holding your kids plates behind her? Girl, I have been on the hunt for something similar to hold our seasonal kids plates and I have had zero luck.
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh goodness, I don’t remember! It’s an old purchase. I’m sorry!
Jocelyn says
Hi Shay, this will seem a bit random, but it looks like comments are closed on older posts, so I’m leaving this note here. I love your book review every month! I used to be a big reader… but then I had kids. And then for two years, in addition to being a mom and working full time, I was going to graduate school, building a new home and pregnant with #2… so I had absolutely NO free time to read for fun! 🙂 But I started reading again in 2015, and I now read about two books a month. I listen on Audible during my daily commute to and from work (which until recently had me on the road at least 12 hours a week… so I had a lot of time to listen to books!).
Anyway.. the reason for me to write is to say I LOVED “A Man Called Ove.” And I think listening to it on Audible probably made a big difference (rather than reading it with my eyes). The narrator did a really great job! And I cried and cried at the end.
I’ve read nearly 20 other books that you’ve reviewed. And I started Crazy Rich Asians today!
Ariadna says
I love Ashby’s waves, that’s so sweet!! And Madeley’s cute face!! Happy Friday Eve! 🙂
Corbie says
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to do the wet bun properly and wake up with those curls! Mine always turns out so wrong. I totally remember your post on it but I think I need a tutorial- maybe a quick video. Pretty Please!! 🙂
Jodi says
I agree! Video please or step by step photos of bun placement. I try but I usually get this funny line across my head. from the part of the hair that’s not in the bun. Would love to see how you actually do it. 🙂
Diana says
A friend told me about your blog and I have had the best time reading about all of your travels, especially your Disney cruise! Your family is adorable! Also, I have 3 nephews who are adopted so I love hearing other people’s adoption stories. Thank you for sharing yours!
DonnaS says
Love Ashby’s hair. You have such a cute family and you seem to enjoy each other so much. What a blessing!
Missy says
Love it all!! I also love a good tote…I will save up to get me a Barrington. Where are the straw hats you and K have on?
Ella says
I tried doing your wet bun hair method myself. when I took out the bun in the morning my hair was wet.
How does your hair dry in a bun?
Mix and Match Mama says
Make sure it isn’t super tight. It helps if it’s a little loose!
Angela Ellingson says
So much sweetness! I could comment on each picture, but love Ashby’s waves!!
Whitney Herrera says
ok Ashby’s hair matching yours is soooo sweet and what a perfect (additional) way to connect her to you! so sweet!
Frances Johnson says
Is your tote navy or black? Which stripe is on your bag? Looks so cute, but can’t find the exact one.
Mix and Match Mama says
My stripe is black!!
Kim says
I know this is not a book post but I just finished reading One True Loves and I loved it!! I couldn’t help but notice the characters name at the end was Britt which Erika just named her beautiful daughter. Connection or coincidence? Just curious lol.
Mix and Match Mama says
Coincidence! Cute though, right?
Kim says
Yes! So cute! I mean it must be a sign right? 😉
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
That bag is so cute!! Love Ashby’s beachy waves!!
Lauren says
Where is the straw hat from?
Mix and Match Mama says
Nordstrom!
Whitney Pegram says
LOVE that sweet Ashby’s hair has waves like yours. How great is God?!? ?
Allie @ Running on Peanut Butter says
I cannot believe that it’s only been 8 months since Madeley has been a Shay! It honestly feels like she’s been with you for years! That just goes to show you how amazing your family and parenting is, because when I look at your family, I think, oh yeah, Ashby and Madeley have been your babies since the day they were born. . Okay, now I’m rambling, but what I’m trying to say is that your kids all just seem like they’ve been best friends for years and years.
Misty says
I’m sure that you have probably gone over this BUT do you do a ponytail pull through bun? Or a full on twist up bun? Curious..I’m pretty sure that I can get my hair to do that. Thanks! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog!!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I do it both ways. Sometimes, I do a full bun and then a lot of the time, I just do a pony but don’t pull it through the third time. 🙂
Jo says
I love, love, love the waves in Ashby’s hair! I took a look at your previous post and you mentioned fabric elastics, so may I ask what brand or where they’re from? Also, are you twisting your hair into a bun and then putting the elastic around the whole bun? Sorry for all the questions, but I’m so bad at doing my hair that any tips would be greatly appreciated =) Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
I get them at Target :).
Lindsay says
Can you do a video of you putting up your hair pretty please! Love that Ashbys hair matches your hair!’
Elise Welch says
Ashby’s hair is so pretty! That is so cool that her hair looks like yours. God is so good!
Bethany says
That bag is too cute! I love that it is not tooo ‘mom’ aka ‘diaper bag’ looking.
Amanda says
That mug Kensington is holding is so sweet! Where is it from??
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t remember???
Anna says
What brand is that purple hand mixer? Do you like it? I’ve been looking for a good hand mixer that will last me a long time.
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s forever old! I believe it’s Cuisinart???
Shelly says
Oh my goodness…I LOVE that bag! It might be my fave barrington yet…and I had no clue they had macbook cases. Do you have a 15″ mac?
Mix and Match Mama says
Mine is a little smaller but it fits right inside!
Linnane Carrasco says
Hi Shay! Long time reader here. I just read Friday’s post and reread the old post on hair but I was hoping you would do a video on how you twist your hair up. Even ok insta stories perhaps. I would love to see you do it.
Thank you!
Lizzie @ This Happy Life says
So sweet that Ashby wanted hair like her Mama!!
cassie {hi sugarplum} says
Any chance you rent those kids out for snuggling, bc I’d love to get my hands on those cuties!!!!
Katy says
Is that a new band on your Apple Watch? I’m looking for a new one, what kind did you choose?
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s a Nike sport band!
Katy says
After looking at them I thought so! Thank you Shay!!