7 Binge-Worthy Netflix Shows

Just during this last year, I've started to watch a lot more on Netflix and a lot less on cable.  I really like getting to watch a series the whole way though, and honestly, nursing gives me a lot of time to keep myself occupied.  I've tried reading, but it's too tough to hold a book, so Netflix it is!

Today I though I'd share some of my favorite binge-worthy shows!

#SummerStyle

If I'm being honest, style has not really been a priority this summer. Don't get me wrong, I still want to look nice, but I want it to be easy and comfy more than anything. I've been wearing a lot of simple outfits like this. I got this one from Old Navy for $5 on clearance and I've been wearing it a ton. I'm loving it with these shorts I've had for years.

I think the key to making a simple outfit like this feeling special is in the accessories. I recently got these earrings in the large size and I adore them. I have a number of earrings from Nickel & Suede, but this is my first colored pair and I feel like they automatically make the outfit cooler. That along with these Jura Slide Sandals from Vionic Shoes and my go to necklace and Keep Collective Bracelet and I'm ready to run out to do anything with the kids, while still being comfortable.

More about these sandals, this is my third pair of Vionic shoes, and I kid you not, they are so comfortable!  I love that this slide style is back in and the supportive technology in these shoes seriously is the best! They are also made with real leather, so they'll last for years to come too!

Easy Turkey Pot Pie

Today I thought I'd share an easy recipe I made lately. I am not a cook by any means and tend to do a lot of basics like tacos and spaghetti, but when I come across something that's easy and good, I'll happily add it to the meal rotation!

We had a leftover turkey breast in the freezer and Brian wanted me to figure out something to do with it for dinner.  I was clueless, so I did some Googling without anything sounding great to either one of us.  Then, Brian mentioned this recipe my sister shared, but we never made. We made a few simple adaptations and it worked out perfectly!

Turkey Pot Pie

2 Pie Crusts- we used Great Value from Walmart, just as good as Pillsbury, in my opinion

2 turkey breasts, cooked and cubed.

1 can cream of potato soup

1 can cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup milk

1 small bag of mixed frozen vegetables

salt, pepper, and Lowry's to taste

Start by presetting your oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl combine turkey, can of cream of chicken and potato soups, 1/2 cup milk, and vegetables. Add seasoning to taste.

Next, get out a pie dish and spray it with non-stick spray. Unroll the pie crusts and place one on the bottom.  Next, put in the turkey mixture and put the other pie crust on top.

Seal the edges and use a knife to add a few slits for venting.

Wisk an egg and do an egg wash all over crust to prevent burning.

Bake for 55-60 minutes, then let stand for 10 minutes before serving; this will help it to set up some and make it easier to serve as well.

Enjoy!

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#MomLife

Yesterday Katie wrote about how there are moments in the day when she feels like she's got this "mom thing" figured out, then suddenly everything falls apart. She said we shouldn't let the low point in the day determine the day as a whole. I love this! 

Yesterday was a pretty smooth day around our house. Hannah and Grant both slept until 7:00, which is you know my kids is a miracle. We did a few errands, made it to Grant's swim lessons, the kids had some rest/naps after lunch, then we went to the neighborhood pool, and I had dinner on the table when Brian got home. It was one of those days where I actually felt like I had it figured out, but honestly, that happens so rarely. 

Raising humans is such hard work! Hannah has entered the phase where she get's upset if she can't see me while she's playing. That makes it really hard to unload the dishwasher, start or fold a load of laundry or even go the the bathroom for that matter.  The "Hannah" siren starts, then stops just as quickly when she sees me again.  I'm also having to work with Grant because he likes to imitate Hannah's cries and whines. You think it's bad with one, try too.  I can get bogged down in those moments, but that's it, they are just moments, not the whole day. 

I was so thankful for Katie's reminder yesterday and I know it can help me to make the best of each day I get with my kiddos!

A Gift

Yesterday I saw on Facebook that Lysa TerKeurst had undergone major surgery where half of her colon had been removed. Aftwards the surgeon said that he doesn't throw this term around, but her being alive was a miracle. The pathology report showed her cells were in a state of death. Whoa. She thanked everyone for their prayers and praised God, but what really stuck with me was what she said at the end:

 "When the baby is crying and the deadlines are pressing and the stress is mounting and the enemy whispers "just get through this crappy day." Look up and shame the enemy back to hell by acknowledging today is a gift.

A gift from a good, good Father. And then look, seek, and dive deeply into what a true gift it is."

I can be so guilty of taking each day for granted, never knowing when it might be my last, or the last for someone in my life. But I don't pay attention to the gift each day is and each moment is with the important people in my life and those who God has my life intersect with. 

My mornings should start with, "If  I can just make it to 8:00 tonight..." I need to look, seek, and dive deeply like Lysa said above. And you do too.

Before I know it the kids will be grown and their love and need for me will look a lot differently than it does now. The hour I get each day to myself will be come the hour I "get" to spend with them. Funny how life works and perspective is everything. 

Today is a miracle and a gift, let's treat it as such!

This dress is actually maternity, crazy right? I got it last year from Bump Style Box, which is like Stitch Fix for pregnancy. I chose to keep it because I knew it would be great for afterwards and it is. I recently wore it to church with these wedges I scored in Target for $5 (I don't know why they aren't on sale online).  I also have been wearing this necklace from Uncommon Goods like crazy. It's truly one of my favorite pieces of jewelry and one I know I'll continue to wear for years to come!

6 Months Old

Hannah is officially six months old today! I can't imagine our lives without her.

I feel like so much has happened during this last month, most of which I've been home with her. She wasn't rolling over yet, but now can both ways, although she's pretty lazy about it and not too concerned about practicing. 

She also can sit up unassisted, which means a lot more interacting with toys. 

She also like sitting in her high chair while I'm making dinner and while we are eating. She is now eating three times a day and having cereal and has made it through all the stage one baby foods, with the only one she didn't like being green beans. She eats a few tablespoons of cereal and about a half a container of a fruit and veggie at lunch and dinner, and just a fruit at breakfast. I also got her some teething treats and she's really liking them too!

She also is not sitting up in the bath like a big girl, so I was able to say goodbye to the baby bath (one less thing to mess with!) and she's liking that too, as well as splashing and "swimming" at the pool.

She also started crawling backwards on the wood floor with her tummy still on the ground and is pretty proud of herself! I'm so excited that she's doing so well, but not sure I'm ready to baby proof everything again!

Speaking of that, Hannah is also bearing weight on her legs and loving "standing up." Just yesterday she stood with me keeping her steady for the whole book Grant read to me.  I think Hannah thinks she's pretty hot stuff!

Hannah is pretty vocal and enjoys talking herself to sleep and also babbles pretty happily in the morning until I come to get her. Often times for a half hour, which is fine with me because she wakes up by about 6:30 each day.

She is still getting up 1-2 times a night and am thinking it's time to try to put an end to it, just waiting for her 6 month check next week. Grant did well with switching to a bottle at bed time with cereal in it, hoping this will work for Hannah. If it wasn't for Grant, I'd probably let her fuss a bit more to see if she'll put herself back to sleep, but she is so loud in the middle of the night when she wakes, I just scoop her up and feed her. I know this ins't going to work in the long run but am really not a fan of "crying it out" either....

I'm thinking Hannah is around 14 lbs now, she trending about gaining about a pound each month. Her height is staying at about the 70% each month, not sure where she gets that from, since Brian and I are definitely not tall!

It's also time to get rid of Hannah's 3-6 month clothes, which makes me sad. Not only because little clothes are adorable, but I am definitely looking forward to when she stays in clothes for a longer period of time, so it's not a constant buy, buy, buy situation around here!

I'm really looking forward to the rest of the time Grant, Hannah, and I have together this summer and am not looking forward to going back to work August 4th!