Anyone else a little excited and a little sad that we’re one week away from Christmas?
I’ve got #allthefeels right now.
Here’s hoping you find joy, peace and love this last week before Christmas Day.
Here’s a peek at life lately…
I spy one happy puppy.
We watched Home Alone 2 outside under the heaters and roasted s’mores in the fireplace the other night. It was so cozy!
Who doesn’t love a s’more?!?!
Is it Kensington’s dog or Ashby’s? There isn’t a lack of attention for little Frenchie.
My husband knows that the way to my heart will never be flowers. A 1:00 PM surprise tea from Starbucks says love to me 🙂 .
I looked over after school and thought, “I just love this girl”. She is just the sweetest little thing!
Tuesday night vibes.
I’m pretty fond of Frenchie too 😉 .
This one takes her coloring seriously!
That face! This face melts all of us!!
We went to dinner with the Slaughters on Thursday night…without the 8 kids. #amen #itwassomuchfun And pssst: that’s my sweater from the Anniversary Sale. It’s still in stock in multiple colors!
She insisted on wearing this during breakfast.
Ashby was showing me her splits…Madeley was showing me how disinterested she is in splits. Ha!
Just your typical Friday morning around here 😉 .
When you’re being raised by little girls.
We surprised the big kids and took them out of school a little early on Friday to go ice skating. Madeley had so much fun watching!
We were the cheering section 🙂 .
And yes, that’s the sweater I can’t stop wearing.
This was Ashby’s first time to ice skate. She was so excited!! Basically, Andrew pulled her around, but she didn’t care 🙂 .
I spy Smith!
The big kids had so much fun!!
Why isn’t Andrew looking? Because a guy on skates just got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend. How sweet is that?!
Now, we’re all looking!
Hahahahaha! Sweet Ashby (and Andrew!).
And we ended the night with cuddles.
That’s a little look at life lately. Merry Monday, friends!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
I can’t believe we’re just one week to Christmas. Time really flies!
Ice skating with the family looks super fun! ❤❤
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Sheaffer Sims says
Madeley at breakfast. STOP IT with the cuteness.
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
Go Ashby with her spilts! Madeley’s reaction to it is too funny lol. Ice skating looked like it was success!
Xo
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Erika Slaughter says
Merry Monday! I’m agreeing with Sheaffer. Little army girl Madeley at breakfast with THAT SMILE is so stinkin’ adorable!
Sarah says
We took our kids ice skating this weekend, too!! They are 4 and 5, and it sure was an experience!!! They both did a lot better than I thought, and my 4-year-old was quite the natural. Might have to do some lessons for her!! Glad you had a great weekend!!!
-Sarah http://www.thefrugalmillionaireblog.com
Nicole says
What kind of tea do you drink from Starbucks? 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Right now, Joy 🙂 .
Kelly Franks says
Do you just order a Joy Tea or do you add things to it?
Mix and Match Mama says
Sometimes honey, but for the most part (I’m drinking one now!!), not 🙂 .
Elspeth Mizner says
What a fun idea to surprise your kids with skating! Love it! Have a great week!
Tanya says
I feel the same way about Christmas this year. December seemed to fly by, and now Christmas is just a week away. I’m happy and sad all at once!
Narci Dreffs says
Happy Monday! I can’t handle how cute Madeley is with the army hat! And, ice skating looks like it was so fun!!! How sweet that you saw a proposal!
Kelly says
So fun!! K is so pretty and getting bigger! You have such handsome guys and beautiful girls in your family!! ?
Kimberly says
What a fantastic idea to go ice skating! At 32 I would STILL need someone to pull me around out on the ice though ? I love to watch though!
Hope you and the family have another fun filled week!
sydnee says
Smith looks like he’s ready for the ice skating travel team lol! Can’t believe Christmas is ONE WEEK away! I’m already dreading putting all the decorations away!
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Erin Port says
What a sweet time you all had and yes it gets so bittersweet the closer we get to Christmas. Trying to eek out every bit of fun over here! xoxo ERIN
Amanda Wilson says
I am loving Andrews beard I have to say!!! Happy last week before CHRISTmas!! I am feeling there is so much to do so little time!! Must fit in all the fun!!!
Blakeley Spann says
What kind of dog is Frenchie and is he low maintenance? My kids are begging for a dog and he is so cute!
Mix and Match Mama says
She’s a Coton de Tulear and yes!
Alexis deZayas says
I’m totally in the same boat of being happy and sad it’s almost Christmas! I’m not ready yet!
Nicole says
I’m super tall, do you feel the sweater is true to size or runs big?
Mix and Match Mama says
True to size!
Kristine says
I am glad I am not the only one with mixed feelings about Christmas. I am excited for the holiday but have been feeling bummed this year about packing away my decor.
I was told by a co-worker that in the Philippines the Christmas season goes from September-January. I like that idea but doubt hubby would go for it.
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
Awww how sweet that y’all saw a proposal! And Kensington looks like a little teenager sitting at that counter! She was just 4 the other day, wasn’t she?! Love all the pics! Happy Monday! That Inspired Chick
Julie says
Such great family pictures! So how is life with two dogs? They couldn’t be cuter. Is it a ton of extra work?
Mix and Match Mama says
We love, love, love having two dogs! Now, I can’t imagine us ever having just one. It’s easier. How is that possible?
Carol says
Is Madely left handed?
I have twins….oddly one is and one isnt.
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! She sure is!!
Laci says
Life looks sweet!
Ann Marie Tennison says
Love all the life lately pics!! We slept in today- it was glorious! Fire place on, coffee and hand, and a late gym class!! We LOVE December!
Lindsay @ Lindsay's Sweet World says
Frenchie is just the sweetest little thing! I always love seeing pictures of the girls snuggling with her!
Whitney Pegram says
I can’t believe how fast Christmas is coming & going!! I’m so not ready for the Hallmark movies to go!!
mary s says
where did you get the couch they are all snuggling on? it looks like it is very deep which is what we are trying to find!
Darcy says
What a fun surprise for your kids! And I never noticed the sparkles on Ashby’s glasses – so fun for a little kid!
Darci says
Where do you get your kids Christmas pajamas from? I love them and had horrible luck for my girls this year!
Mix and Match Mama says
This year, Gymboree and PB Kids!
Katy says
We are celebrating Christmas to the Epiphany this year, which is January 6th! Gives me a good excuse to leave up my decorations and watch movies and make more treats! I figure since we observe Advent we can also celebrate the whole 12 days. 🙂
Lizzie @ This Happy Life says
Is that ice skating rink in a mall!?! How cool is that!?!? We want to take our bigs ice skating too, hoping it can happen soon!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! In the Dallas Galleria 🙂 .
Debbie Dunbar says
Madely in the army hat is the cutest ever!