Friday Faves

Oh what a wonderful week it has been. I wish I had a time machine and could go back and sprinkle this awesomeness all throughout those hard weeks I endured this semester. I just keep reminding myself the rough ride is over. Now I just have to go hard at everything that means something to me. This whole new attitude journey I began still hasn't come close to reaching the end but I try hard and it's fabulous weeks like these that help me.

1. Kate's Graduation Dinner

GVSU had graduation on Saturday and one of my very best friends walked and had dinner at Rockwell's Republic to celebrate. We drank amazing wine, took a million pictures, and had an all around fabulous evening. I had the salad of all salads. If you ever go there, get the pecan brie salad. It will change your life. The whole evening was so Kate: dresses, drinks, live music floating in from the bar, and the first amazing day after a week of flooding. I will miss her as she goes on to do grown up things but I am so completely proud of her and so honored I got to celebrate with her.

2. Time at Home

I spent Sunday and Monday at home with my family. Liam and I got play time, I went shopping with Jessica, and I grilled out with Padre. It was completely relaxing and totally what I needed after the hell semester. We even took Liam to see his great grandpa and he enjoyed running from the front door to the back door. He is a sweetie pie even if he did yell no at me over and over while kicking me to protest putting on his shoes. The toddler years don't last forever but I think that face makes up for the tantrum.

3. Fun Day with Joe

I spent Tuesday having a blast with my best friend. We played mini golf and despite my two hole-in-ones, I lost but a great time was still had and that will definitely happen again soon. We also fed some ducks and acted like ducks in the park. Sometimes, I don't understand why people let us out in public together. We topped off the day with some grilled shrimp and Iron Man. Exactly like summer should be.

4. Fro Yo with Shelby

Shelby and I explored Rosa Parks Circle in down town Grand Rapids and got frozen yogurt. I absolutely love Shelby because she is so different from everyone you've ever met. She likes what she likes and she is honest and she is funny. And Sweet Yo's is so good. I had mango fro yo with pecans, coconut, blackberries, and raspberries. Yum!

5. New Job!

I started at Family Video this week! I am so excited! It's a great place to work and I am looking forward to this new part of my life.

Friday Faves

It's been a really long week. Friday did not get here fast enough.

1. Weekend at Home

I went home for the weekend to spend some time with Liam, get my car all fixed up (valve stem on a tire replaced, headlights replaced, oil change, vacuumed out, and windows washed), and see Grandpa for his 84th birthday! I got to go with Liam for his 18 month pictures and I even got to be in a few. I can't wait to see them. Another great Sunday Funday was spent with coconut cake and teaching Liam to give kisses.

2. Productivity

I was on a role this week. I got a whole lot of homework done. It was insane! I'm so proud of myself.

3. Sorority Spa Night

We had a spa night social with the lovely ladies of Delta Phi Lambda.  We painted nails and laughed hysterically at the sister who got conned into a face masque. It was a blast!

4. German History Class

I've been having so much fun in my German history class! Sometimes it's really sad but mostly it's really interesting and I could sit through that class every night this week.

5. Thrift Shop

I don't know why I love this song but I do. I've listened to it a million times in the last two weeks.

Friday Faves

Maybe I owe you some sort of explanation as to why I write about five things every Friday. Sometimes it is not easy to focus on the good moments and by the end of the week, I am always so stressed. I take 5 minutes to remember all the good things that happened this week and it makes me feel better in time to enjoy the weekend! This week was a really good week. All sorts of good things happening all at once!

1. Homecoming

I had a blast on Saturday with all the homecoming festivities. First, we went to the sorority house for the Alumnae BBQ that included hot dogs grilled by Joe, family pics, and a candle pass! Then we headed over the the Yellow Jacket Inn, or the YJ to sorority girls, and enjoyed some tasty pink drinks, which are like Long Island Ice Tea except with pink lemonade. So tasty! Then we headed on over to campus to enjoy some tailgating. Finally, we rounded out the day with Taco Bell and Cold Stone. What a great day!

2. Sunday Funday

We had a Sunday Funday at Schwallier's Country Basket where we got to go through a corn maze, pick fresh raspberries and pumpkins, pet a goat, and eat hot fresh doughnuts! It was so much fun! Don't worry, we ate doughnuts before we pet the goat. You know, cleanliness and whatever.

3. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Joe and I made homemade chicken noodle soup this week and I am obsessed! We made it with amish noodles and it was fantastic. This will be happening a lot this winter. It is so nice and cozy! I'll be posting my recipe later next week.

4. New Job

I finally got a new job! I am so excited. The best part is the job only a seasonal position for now. I think having a possible light at the end of the tunnel will really help with my stress level. And the whole not working with food thing is a huge perk! So if they do ask me to stay on after the holidays, I'm hoping that will be a better fit with my life. Anyways, I am excited about the possibilities.

5. Big/Little Reveal

Today is the day! We are adding two new babies to the Rose family! I am so so so excited to have the two grand babies join us in our ridiculousness. I know my littles are worried that their littles won't love them but I know both grand babies will be so happy to join our family. Tonight is going to be so fun!