the beginning of spring (friday) favorites

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We were busy this week.

Very busy.

But good busy.

It felt glorious to just do daily life.
And it was even better because it was warm outside.
Finally.

Here are my {friday} favorites:

Again, it was warm outside. And I mean warm.

pinwheels spinning in the wind

Melting snow.

the softness of Samuel’s cheeks

new mechanical pencils {we go through many many many pencils}

finding out that I wasn’t the only one with a big blue ball from Target {thanks, Carissa}

teeny peppers in a huge bag from Costco

Two months have passed since Samuel was admitted to the hospital the first time.

learning to alter favorite recipes so that they’re gluten free

listening to Grace read a Richard Scarry book to Elijah

then watching Elijah give her a big mooch after she was done

blowing bubbles outside in weather above freezing with snow still on the ground

not wearing a jacket

taking Caleb and Elijah to the gym to run run run

and then watching them fall asleep very easily at night

swinging outside in March

puddles

getting notes, emails, and calls from friends who’ve let their kids jump in puddles

washing machine for the pants that got muddy from puddle jumping

Jamba Juice Mango Smoothie mix that you can buy at Target

wanting to share with you about this fabulous giveaway at Hannah’s blog
who wouldn’t want that necklace?
click HERE if you want to enter

my sweet neighbor, Maria

my sweet neighbor, Maria, who is my friend

my sweet neighbor, Maria, who is my friend, who steam cleaned my carpets

my clean carpets

love the later in the day sunshine {don’t love the time change adjustment}

my comfy black sweatpants

oh yeah, one more of Samuel with that tie, because who can resist that!

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Blessings friends!

Rachel Marie Martin

Rachel Marie Martin is the author behind Finding Joy and the books, "Get Your Spark Back," "Mom Enough," and "The Brave Art of Motherhood." She is fiercely passionate about living an authentic, joy-filled and driven life and because of that writes powerful truth for others hoping to be the catalyst for change.

18 comments

Tara March 18, 2011 - 1:13 pm

love the list – that tie? oh my! so precious.

Jenilee March 18, 2011 - 3:11 pm

great pictures! I joined in today! 🙂 and I entered Hannah’s giveaway too!

Diana Mieczan March 18, 2011 - 3:34 pm

Awww..what a cutie. That tie is so adorable and I totally think that you are cool by using Mason Jars as drinking glasses:)
Have a fantastic Friday and a great weekend

Kristen March 18, 2011 - 3:44 pm

I love this! Joined in!

Ella March 18, 2011 - 4:33 pm

Such a cute post! 🙂 Love the pictures and all the vibrant colors! 🙂

Courtney K. March 18, 2011 - 5:42 pm

Love this list! I’m making a note that you guys do this on Friday so I can play next week! ANd, I’m following now…cause you’re awesome. 🙂

Lindy March 18, 2011 - 7:40 pm

love the tie! That is one of our favorite richard scarry books.

Stephani March 18, 2011 - 7:49 pm

Looks like a wonderful week! Great photos to match. ~ I’m linking up for the first time. Thanks for hosting!

arielle @ a beautiful journey. March 18, 2011 - 8:55 pm

cute, cute pictures!

melting now and spring in march is always nice 😉

blessings!

Kayla March 18, 2011 - 9:25 pm

Clip on tie!! Ahaha, that’s so adorable. Love his dino pj’s!

Growing Blessings March 19, 2011 - 2:41 am

Rachel,
Your neighbor over here in Zimmerman….LOVING the warm temps as well! My little Landen (also 18 months) is also loving to be outside! Seems weird to think that last year at this time, he was only 6 months old! A few things I thought you’d enjoy: I saw a convertible with the top down today, someone in shorts, and MY DRIVEWAY! GOOD-BYE SNOW!

Sara March 19, 2011 - 2:47 am

I just linked up. I had so much fun with this. It was wonderful picking out little highlights from the week! Thank you. 🙂

Lori March 19, 2011 - 6:17 am

Love the list and ESPECIALLY all of the pictures! Your kiddos are oh-so-adorable 🙂

Lindy March 19, 2011 - 1:15 pm

TURKEY BACON! Okay, my friend’s husband is a food scientist and has worked on turkey bacon “recipes” at one of the following companies. This is the order he gives for the best turkey bacon!

Oscar Meyer
Butterball
Jennie O
(in that order). I usually eat Jennie O, but will now be trying the other two! Enjoy!

Kaboom March 19, 2011 - 2:34 pm

I hear you on the time change-it really through me for a loop 😉 It is nice though, when it’s lighter longer (well, except for when you want to go to bed early and it doesn’t get dark till 9 P.M.!)

Kristy March 19, 2011 - 5:11 pm

I just found your challenge!

Katherine March 20, 2011 - 5:40 am

This post just made me smile – so many beautiful and simple moments. Love 🙂

K xx http://www.thoseblissmoments.blogspot.com

lmworley416 March 21, 2011 - 6:34 am

Love the Pooh hat!
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