Friday Favorites

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And just like that, we have our first Friday of April. I feel like this month is going to be more relaxing (hint: Mexico).

Onto Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. Wednesday was my mom's birthday. To celebrate, she got a phone call from the girls, a wedding dress fitting with my sister and myself and then an amazing dinner at my favorite steakhouse in town with Rory, my dad and myself! It was pretty awesome to celebrate my mom and have an adult dinner with my parents. I don't remember the last time that happened. The girls were hanging out with my in-laws and happy as can be.

TWO. Walter has his annual vet visit today. We got a notice in the mail for his annual shots and with the pet flu being rampant, I didn't want to bring him in. Also, the vet said to wait until the flu wasn't so crazy. So he is going in today. I always fear these appointments because you just never know. Walter is a pretty healthy dude, but I know we need to brush his teeth more often. But that dude is spoiled, so I hope he checks out just fine. 

When we take him to the vet, he also gets a heartworm test and another year of meds, or treats as Walter thinks they are. We do this because we take him to California and other areas for camping and heartworm is an issue in those places. So we get him tested and keep him on a monthly med for it. April is heartworm testing month, so please get your pet tested.

THREE. I have been trying to be more mindful of drinking water. When I was pregnant with the girls, I drank so much water. Even when I was pumping and breastfeeding, but after I stopped, I wasn't that great about it. I have noticed that I get dehydrated more often now and knew I needed to up my water game. So I went to REI last weekend and bought myself a Hydro Flask with the silicone cover for the bottom of my bottle. I had a 20% off member coupon plus my yearly membership dividend, so it came out to around $15.

Hydro Flask 32 oz

Hydro Flask Boot

I have been using my water bottle at work all week and have definitely noticed a difference. I fill it up at home with ice and water and then bring it to work. I try to drink the entire bottle before lunch and then refill it after lunch since I am part of our work water fund (basically $3 to $4 per month for unlimited filtered water). Total game changer. I guess I just needed a fancy water bottle (that keeps cold all day) to help kickstart me again.

FOUR. So I want to cut my girls hair. I always said I would allow it to grow and grow, but they were blessed with my hair. Very fine and crazy hair. Plus they sleep heavy and thrash around a bit which gives them the most epic beadhead.

Case in point

I use Honest Company Hair Detangler on them every morning. Even after a fresh bath the night before. I typically have cut their bangs every so often so they can see, but we have only taken them for one haircut. That was when they were almost 2 years old (I kept their hair for their baby books). I am really wanting to cut their hair in a bob style, so it is easier to style and will look not so "rag-a-muffin". That is what my parents called me when I was a kid and my hair was crazy.

So what do you think? Cut their hair into cut bobs when we get back from Mexico or let it grow? 

FIVE. I am currently wanting this shirt, but they are out of my size in the color I want. But I hear it is very flattering on everyone. I am hoping it comes back in stock in my size soon. Seriously, how cute is this?

Peplum Tee

Have a great weekend!

I am linking up with April, A Little Bit of Everything, Meet @ the Barre and Cup of Tea.