Hey there, Thursday.
Here’s a little look at life lately…summertime edition 🙂 .
I took this pic because she’s just sweetness. She’s just always so happy, so cheerful and so upbeat.
Woohoo!! Madeley went to her first ever sports camp and LOVED it! This year, she picked volleyball camp and went every afternoon for a week. She had the BEST TIME!!
Dress making has become a big deal at our house. We have a garbage bag boutique 🙂 .
My girls will spend hours making dresses out of garbage bags. I’ve offered up other materials, but for now, this is their go-to. 😉
On Ashby’s birthday, she picked out the menu for the day and it included wraps for lunch at her favorite lunch spot, Chop Shop. She’s starting to lose that baby look and just look so BIG now!
The middle school boys (I can’t believe he’s now in middle school!) had a fun mid-week tournament. Again, I can’t believe he’s in middle school!!!!!!
Check up at the hospital for Miss Ashby! She is nailing this new routine. Nailing. It. Her doctor said repeatedly that he cannot believe she’s handling it so well. She’s tough, you guys. She’s so tough!!
We had a SUPER HOT weekend watching baseball. Oh my gosh, I’m not sure I’ve ever watched baseball in yuckier weather. Terribly hot baseball is so much more fun when you’re with your favorite people though!
The little girls spent the night with Lovie and Papa Jay, so it was just the four of us on Sunday morning at baseball.
I seriously love this boy so much.
Not only are we making garbage bag dresses, Kensington is making little stuffed animals too (I mean to tell you, those girls are busy bees around the house!). Mades loves her new stuffed owl!
And Ashby loves the real live dog 😉 .
Woohoo!!! It’s finally Pine Cove Camp week!!!! Bowen, Ashby and Madeley have been SO excited about going to camp! This year, Pine Cove in the City is taking place inside our church building, so it’s very convenient and familiar. Our little campers go every day this week and are having a BLAST! They have come home soaking wet (there are so many ways they play in water) and completely exhausted each afternoon, but GIDDY!
With the little girls at camp this week, I’ve had lots of extra Kensington time! She’s gone with me to run all of my errands, we’ve had lunch, we went and did a little shopping for her at Old Navy…it’s been a sweet time together with my big girl.
I told her that I’m going to be sad when school starts again and I don’t have a buddy to grocery shop with me. I love this age.
That’s a little look at life lately. See you tomorrow! xx
Dawn Timmons says
What a sweet post! It looks like summer is off to a great start for all of you. Keep enjoying your moments!
Jennifer Sawyer says
Seeing how cute Ashby & Bowen are together makes my heart smile & teary eyed (and I hardly get teary eyed!) You have great kids!
Lindsey Buckmaster says
I am so glad to hear you say you love Kensington’s current age. As a mom of two 7-year olds and a 2.5-year old, my mama heart aches to see them growing so fast. It’s reassuring to know that there’s more sweetness in my future! ❤️ Sweet and fun post!
Mix and Match Mama says
There is so much sweetness where you are AND ahead. Just enjoy it all, mama!
Claudia says
I love your Sunshine shirt Shay! Where did you get it?
Mix and Match Mama says
Amazon!!
Kathy says
That couture garbage bag dress and cape are on point! So creative, just love it.
Julie says
I LOVE the trash bag dresses!! So creative!!
Kelly says
Looks like the days of summer are finally here and you are making the most of it:).
Elspeth says
Looks so fun! I love your weekly updates!
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Beth Valenta says
I love those sweet summertime moments! Today is my last day of school and having my staff over for croquet, and cornhole. Time to RELAX!
Mix and Match Mama says
HAPPY SUMMER!!!!!!!!
Adrienne N says
What is the white tank top in the baseball photos, and do you wear a cami under it? It’s so hard to find white tees and tanks that aren’t see through!
Mix and Match Mama says
I do not! I wear a nude colored bra under it instead.
Terry says
Shay, is the stuffed animal that Madeley made from a kit? If so, could you link it please? I’m looking for activities for my littles to do while the big kids are helping build a tree house for Mimi Camp next month. So grateful Ashby is doing so well.
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes!!! It is!! I’ll find the link and share!
Kelly Henderson says
um when did Kessington grow up? She is looking much more like a teenager these day. 🙂 It happens so quick, doesn’t it?
Mix and Match Mama says
Just too fast!
SED says
Fun Fun Summertime! What type of baseball sunglasses does Smith have? THX!
Mix and Match Mama says
I think they’re Under Armor!
Kim says
Ok..I love the trash bag dress and Kensington’s stuffed animal!!! Did she use a kit? Cant wait to see what they come up with next.
Ashley Lewis says
Loved this post so much! Kinda off topic but, you’ve mentioned that you sleep with flannel sheets (we have since switched over and LOVE it) but I was wondering if your kids use flannel sheets year around also? Been looking for some boys quality flannel sheets for my sons but can’t find any in patterns or cute prints. Ashby’s bedding looks very cute!!
Mix and Match Mama says
right now, my little girls are using flannel sheets but Smith has on his MLB sheets and K has on her “script” sheets from RH Teen. Pottery Barn Kids is where I’ve purchased my kids’ flannel sheets!
Jamie S. says
Is the dress making inspired by Cruella?? If not and you haven’t seen it, you need to! The girls will love it. Lots of fashion designing and fabulous dresses!
Mix and Match Mama says
YES!!!!!!!! That’s exactly what it is!!!
Joanne says
So much goodness all around!
Leslie says
Is Ashby’s arm reduced in size? It looks like it to me, but maybe I am just hoping for her that the new routine is giving tangible results already. Maybe what I see has more to do with her growing… I really appreciate how you handle the challenges she faces. Your attitude certainly buoys her and helps her be tough. You communicate the realities in such a positive way that I’m sure she is so much the better for handling the suffering. God bless you all!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you for the kind words, Leslie! xo
Jill says
Does it make you extremely happy that Smith is wearing Boston Red Sox gear (even though it’s for his team…..it’s still a Boston Red Sox B!)?
Mix and Match Mama says
Giddy 😉
Lora LaRosa says
You should follow @2sisters_angie on IG. Her daughter used to make dresses several years ago out of paper I think (not sure). You would have to scroll back but I was very impressed when she made replicas of red carpet dresses.
Kelly says
I was going to say this same thing! Her dresses were incredible and she was so much fun to follow! I remember them being made out of paper too.
Tabitha says
Aww I worked at Pine Cove all four summers in college (and met my husband there!) ☺️ It’s such a sweet place!! I just told my husband that I hope our kids can go one day ❤️ Thanks for sharing a sweet update!!
Alison says
What deodorant do you wear to the ballfield? I feel like my all natural one doesn’t do the job as well as I would like. 😉
Mix and Match Mama says
I still wear my Native…I think it does the best it can under those terrible circumstances 😉 .
Megan jeffries says
Kensington made that owl?! That’s so impressive!
Mix and Match Mama says
With a little kit, she did!
Vivian G says
Shay, what color paint are the walls on your first pic? Did you do walls and trims the same color?
Mix and Match Mama says
SW Moderate White and the trim is SW Antique Beige!
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
I am loving everything on Ashby’s bed when she goes to sleep haha!
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Mix and Match Mama says
There is so much! 😉
Erika Slaughter says
Awwww-just catching up! What sweet sweet pics of your kiddos from the past week!