Happy happy FRIDAY, friends!
I don’t know about you, but I am ready for the WEEKEND!
We are about to wrap up Homecoming Week #2 around here. The game was last night, and the dance/photos/dinner and such is Saturday night. Tonight, we have another Lovejoy football game. Both my parents and Andrew’s parents have been here “doing all the hoco” things with us. It has been super busy and super fun. We’re trying to soak up alllllll the things right now with our senior.
I have a few pics from homecoming #1 below (I’ll share the other one next week…since it’s still in progress) as well as several of my other FAVORITE THINGS from this week.
Before we get to those though, I just wanted to say that man, my prayer list is long right now. It’s October and there is football and pumpkins and so much fun and joy and yet still, this world is not our home. Some people I love so very much are walking very hard roads right now…and I know many of you are too. It is not lost on me this week that there is joy…but there is mourning. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that there is a time for everything. If this season feels especially hard for you right now, I am so very sorry. My prayer request list is long, but there is always room for more. Please feel free to email me and/or comment (I won’t publish the comment) if you have something I can pray over today.
Sending you all so much love.
As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and wishing you a great start to your weekend! xx
I am so so excited about this first one!
You guys know how much I S-W-E-A-R by…
…Nutrafol! Truly, truly, I can’t give it enough credit for changing my hair!
Well, looky here at what they just released…
…a new STRAND SERUM! Woohoo!
Mine arrived on Wednesday, and I’ve already used it. If it’s anything like the supplement, I cannot imagine it not being super beneficial to my hair.
This serum goes easily on both wet or dry hair to help reduce/prevent split ends and breakage. It shields hair from daily stressors and heat too.
THE STRAND SERUM is very light. It’s not greasy, it’s not heavy, and it has a light almost floral scent…
…see how light it is? Their results include six times stronger hair, an 83% reduction in breakage over time, a 62% reduction in split ends, and heat protection up to 450°.
Absolutely a fave of mine this week 🙂 .
Last week, we had…
…Lovejoy’s Homecoming! It rained all last week and unfortunately, rained out several hoco things like the parade, the powder puff game was moved indoors, and the homecoming court celebration was too. We all showed up really prepared for wet weather, but it ended up being a GORGEOUS night for a huge Leopards win!
All smiles from these two!
I mentioned this earlier this week, but I came to the game armed with three umbrellas, a sweatshirt, a jacket, and 10 ponchos. And (thankfully!) it never rained.
Since it was homecoming, after the game…
…we were all able to go on the field for pictures. Goodness, I love these two!
Papa Jay and Lovie were there to support the Leopards too!
It was a sweet night all the way around.
On Saturday, Andrew and I went with Smith to homecoming pictures at one of the student’s houses before all of the kids and their dates left on a big bus for dinner and festivities.
One homecoming down, one to go!
I shared…
…THIS DRESS with you in January (and then a few other times this year). It comes in many other colors including a faux brown suede…
…that I wore to church on Sunday. I bought both of mine in XS. I love the fit, the length, the pockets…love! I wore it on Sunday with MY BOOTIES. You can see all of the colors/options HERE.
Okay, I haven’t worn this dress out yet, but I tried it on because I wanted you to see it…
…isn’t it so cute?! It’s velvety and soft and black with a little gold going through there. THIS DRESS is casual enough that I can wear it to church but…
……I bought THESE SHOES for the holiday season to jazz up alllll of my festive outfits…
…I bought them in gold, but they come in many different colors.
Speaking of the holidays…
…last year, I loved THIS TOP so much (I wore it all month long and into January!) that this year…
…I went ahead and bought it in gold too 😉 . It comes in 8 sparkly colors!
My jeans are HERE!
A favorite of mine is always anytime any of us can get to Nantucket 🙂 .
(I bet you didn’t think you’d get any Nantucket content on this Friday in October?!)
On Sunday, Andrew needed to go up there and check on the new house/handle details/move our cars/meet with our contractor/etc. You guys, I cannot wait to share it with you. Right now, it’s one giant mess…but by next summer, the Shulls *should* be all moved in and ready enjoy every minute we get to be there.
He left early, early on Sunday morning and sent me this pic…
…which made me laugh. He too cannot quit the Beis luggage! Just a friendly, friendly reminder that if you use code SHULL15, you get 15% off your first purchase!
For this trip, it appears he took both THE CARRY ON ROLLER and THE WEEKENDER.
(We love the MINI WEEKENDER TOO!) My promo code works site wide! SHULL15 🙂
We always send each other pics when we’re there. Here are a few from this week…
…he had a cozy dinner at the bar at Cru. He is currently reading a book called London Falling, and he took that with him to read while he ate.
Since he was staying at The Nantucket Hotel, he had a lot of pics walking to and from the hotel at night…
…looks like a sleepy fall night on Nantucket. This is Main Street…
…and that’s the library…
…the pumpkins and Halloween decor are giving me all the happy vibes outside of Mitchell’s.
A few more pics…
…this one is my fave!
And swordfish tacos…which made me really hungry 🙂 .
Just a few favorite Nantucket pics from this week.
And finally…
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Alrighty friends, I will see you all back here TOMORROW!
In the meantime, I hope you have the best, best Friday! xx
Elspeth Mizner says
Happy Friday! Enjoy all the homecoming fun!
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Julianne says
Congrats! I missed the new house annoucement at some point! I hope your teens let you share some fancy dressed up pics of homecoming!
Mix and Match Mama says
With a few exceptions, I try not to post pics of other people’s kiddos, so I will be keeping most of those homecoming pics to myself…but Smith looked SO handsome! Kensington’s fun is tomorrow night!
Faith says
The photo of you, Smith and Andrew after the game gave me a chuckle. I didn’t see you at first. Your men are so tall!
Thank you for thinking of us even when you have your own prayers. My heart has been so heavy lately. Praying for whatever is on your heart today.
Twila Frichtl says
I cannot with you two and all your energy but isn’t it fun!?!? Homecoming events at two schools is a lot!!! I am SO SO excited to see your new place in Nantucket and love all the pics whenever you’re there—Nantucket is one of my dream destinations and I’ll know, where to go and what to do when I finally get there!
Ashley says
Moving Nantucket houses?! I feel like I missed a chapter (blog post). Can’t wait to hear more about it!!
Valerie Potts says
Super fun post Shay! I was glad to see your sparkly shirt since it reminded me that I want to order one for my Holiday concert. Are the pants you’re wearing the black sparkly ones? If they are still available would you please post the link? Have a wonderful fall weekend!
Mix and Match Mama says
I will link my pants right now. These are just the black denim (no sparkles!). https://go.shopmy.us/p-92994006
Keisha Dawson says
Your comment about hard life totally got me. I had a breakdown yesterday. My 21 year old son, who is 2.5 year post cancer treatment is having cataract surgery in a few weeks, and his kidney function is a bit off. All side effects from his various treatments. Just when I think we are finally healing and getting him back on his feet, we have the setbacks. I know God has a plan for this kid. I just want him to catch a win! His younger brother was served with a personal injury lawsuit last night from a wreck that he had in my newly deceased father’s truck back in February. That was a whole big deal when it happened, because he was completely devastated that his Pop’s truck was gone. This has restirred all of those emotions. I know all of this is truly minor in the grand scheme of things, but life has just felt so heavy these past few months. I told my husband last night that I just want to curl up in a ball and not have to adult for a bit.
Mix and Match Mama says
I am praying for you right now, Keisha. I am praying for you and your sweet son. xx
Kristine Guider says
That’s very special that you have both sets of grandparents to be part of all the hoco activities. I do appreciate that you acknowledged that people close to you are going through tough times. Sometimes it’s hard seeing everyone living their best lives while you’re stuck in survival mode. I recently lost my dad and became a member of the dead parents’ club. Losing my mom was hard but this is so much harder. I actually chose the bible verse you referenced for my dad’s funeral last month. I know this season won’t last forever, but when you’re in it, it doesn’t always feel that way. I will gladly take all the prayers. And you can publish this comment. I think it’s important to let others know they’re not alone. Grief can be very lonely and isolating. Thank you for all you do. ❤️
Mix and Match Mama says
Sending you so so much love, Kristine. I am so sorry that you’ve been walking this road. Thank you for sharing this today. xx
Jenn Workman says
Kristine, I am also part of that club. Both of my parents had Alzheimer’s disease and I took care of my mom for the last 4 years of her life. My dad lived in the Outer Banks which is about 5 hours from me, so I was not his full-time caregiver. I was the only child and was the light of my parents’ eyes. Sending you so much love. Grief is the purest example that we loved and loved well.
Susan P Fitzpatrick says
Didn’t know you were selling your Nantucket home! I must have missed that somewhere along the way. Can’t wait to see your new home there! So sorry you have a long prayer list. I noticed Sheaffer hasn’t been posting regularly. Praying all is ok with her. 🙏❤️
Jess W says
It’s extremely hard to walk through difficult seasons while also having joyful moments. Or when I might be having a joyful season while someone I love is not. Thank you for always offering to add to your prayer list for those who need it!
Laura says
Prayers for the difficult/heavy season and praising all the sweet memories that will last a life time!
Did you buy a new home in the same neighborhood? So excited to follow along.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mix and Match Mama says
We did! You too!
Pamela says
Are you going to Nantucket’s Christmas Stroll this year?
Mix and Match Mama says
I hope not! I’m really hoping Lovejoy is still in the playoffs for football 🙂 .
Kim M says
We were on Nantucket last weekend from Saturday-Monday and the weather was amazing! Thanks for all your guides. Really helped me plan a great trip! Wish we could have stayed all week.
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwwww! I’m so happy you were able to visit! xx
Heather Green says
In Texas high schools, do the kids go all out and creative ways to ask each other to HOCO? It’s been fun in Idaho to see the creative things kids come up nowadays. Praying for everyone that has needs right now too. I don’t know them all but I know the One who does!
Mix and Match Mama says
They do! The kids get really creative too!
Elizabeth Spooner says
Wait! What, you sold your Nantucket house. How did I miss this?
Mix and Match Mama says
We did! I blogged about it here: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2026/08/a-look-back-on-the-summer-2026-edition/ 🙂
JMR says
Love the shoes you have on in the on field photo! Can you share a link?
Mix and Match Mama says
Those are Louis Vuitton!
Betty Ripley says
I, too, have been heavy-hearted lately because of so many family, friends, & acquaintances going through such difficult times! Seems like more than usual. My prayer list becomes longer every day! So thankful we have a Lord who loves us, hears our prayers, & answers them, but sometimes not fast enough for me, or not the answer I want, but I trust Him, always!
Mary Jane McNeill says
I’m listening to London Falling right now. I’d like to hear what Andrew thinks of it when he’s done. I leave for Scotland, Wales, and London tomorrow so I’ve got that to listen to, and then I’m starting Mona‘s Eyes after that.
We’re under a hurricane watch 🌀 here in South Georgia so I’m hoping my plane from Atlanta takes off on time tomorrow night!
Betsy says
Love the pics! Nantucket is high on my bucket list!
LESLIE says
I just returned from a Cape Cod vacation and visited Nantucket. I ate a quick lunch at the HUB. Very good chia pudding.
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwwwwww! I’m so happy you were able to visit!