Friday Faves
Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? Weโre finishing putting the Christmas stuff away – itโs taken a while lol- and celebrating Liviโs birthday! I canโt believe this little goose is turning 10 tomorrow. They say time flies and they donโt lie. We brought her home from the hospital to the very house weโre in now, where Bella used to guard over her in her bassinet. Her birth story in on the blog here.
This girl is brilliantly smart, the kindest friend, an incredible gymnast and dancer, loves books, being the best big sister, and I canโt wait to see what she continues to do.
(Someone hold me. And yes, Iโll be making our yearly photo collage tomorrow!!)
Itโs time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something youโre loving in the comments section below.
Friday Faves 1.7
Fashion + beauty:
Iโve been living in this jacket lately! Itโs super warm and cozy and the color makes me happy. I donโt wear pink nearly as much as I used to, and need to bring it back. ๐
Sharing my obsession again for these tanning drops. Things were looking a little pale around here, and these add the perfect amount of natural-looking tan. They donโt smell terrible and donโt mess up our white sheets. Wins all around.
30 stylist ways to wear sneakers
Read, watch, listen:
This made me laugh so hard I cried. And then I watched it a couple more times.
Where are you right now? The importance of being present.
Are you obsessed with the Encanto soundtrack, too? I often tell Tom that Iโm so glad to be alive at the same time as Lin Manuel-Miranda. ๐ If you also adore the song Dos Oruguitas definitely check out the meaning behind the lyrics. UGHHHHHHHHHHHH my heart.
What books are you reading this winter?
Definitely check out this weekโs podcast episode with Dr. Stephen Cabral here!
(Pic from date night at Hacienda del Sol)
Fitness + good eats:
I tried Sculpt Society last week and liked it even more than I thought I would. Excited to try another workout this weekend and Iโll share a full review post next week!
How exercise can protect your liver
LOVE chopped salads and canโt wait to try this version
This gluten-free cornbread! I followed this recipe, but since I didnโt have any yogurt on hand, I used a small container of applesauce and almond milk to fill the remaining 1 1/2 cups worth of yogurt. It worked perfectly– not too crumbly with the ideal amount of sweetness.
Happy Friday, friends! Have a great weekend and Iโll see ya soon.
xo
Gina
Omg how is she 10?! I remember when you announced your pregnancy! Happy birthday Liv and congratulations to you mama. Iโve decided that moms need a congratulations and a thank you on their children’s birthday
thank you so much – i really appreciate it!
i can’t believe how quickly the time has gone
I cannot get enough of Encanto – the movie and the soundtrack. I’ve watched it enough times that I don’t ugly cry all the way through the end anymore. And you are right about Dos Oruguitas – such a touching song.
ugh it’s the best ever
i had a hard time holding it together in the theatre
HAPPY Birthday, Liv!! Double digits? That’s a big deal! Hope your birthday weekend is a fun one!
i can’t even believe it!
I started reading your blog in dental school, trying to fit in workouts, and it was 11 years ago! Your blog brought comfort especially since my boyfriend was in the marine corp and deployed at the time . Congrats to liv and your family that you get to celebrate her birthday all together. keep being yโall!
that is so amazing – thank you for following for so long! <3
Happy birthday to Liv! Both girls are so gorgeous! Itโs been fun watching them grow up. I canโt believe itโs been 10 years already. Iโve Followed a lot of blogs over the years but yours is the only one I can say Iโve consistently read for over 10 years.
Happy Birthday, Liv! Both girls are so beautiful I read your blog for the first time but not gonna lie, I really enjoyed reading it.