Recovery mode + Friday Faves

Hi! Happy Friday! Thank you for all of the wonderful โ€œget wellโ€ wishes. I appreciate them so much! My thumb is pretty sore today -and Iโ€™m pretty bummed that activity is pretty limited for now- but thankful that itโ€™s on the mend. A pretty blah morning turned into a beautiful afternoon and evening. After Livโ€™s…

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Friday Faves

Is it really Friday already? I think every week should include a 3-day weekend ๐Ÿ™‚ What are you up to the next couple of days? Word on the street is that Iโ€™m running 13 miles this weekend. Pray for my soul. Also, Kyle and Meg, our friend Lindy (and Luna!!) will be here! I can…

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Friday Faves

 TGIFF. (<– yes, there is an extra “F” there.) So excited for the weekend! When Livi wakes up, it will determine how the rest of the day will go. She’ll either wake up feeling much better (fingers crossed), or same/worse which means a visit to the ped is in order. I really hope the she…

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Friday Faves

-Your amazing Winter Shape Up check-ins!! This first week has been such a blast!! Anne and I have absolutely loved reading your check-ins on Twitter, our blogs and the WSU Facebook group. The pics (especially the sweaty workout pics) are always my favorites ๐Ÿ™‚ I can easily say you rocked out the first week of…

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1/10: Friday Faves

ย  -These lilies the Pilot picked up. He said Livi helped him pick them out, and they’ve bloomed so beautifully! Being surprised with flowers never gets old. ย  -This post about the friendship dating scene.ย  -This swimsuit. I’ve been in the market for a new one-piece to wear when I take Livi to the beach,…

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12/27: Friday Faves

24 rules for being a human being in 2014. <– definitely worth a read These cute votive candles. Helps indecisive people like me try a bunch of new fragrances with minimal commitment, and they were a RueLaLa sale. Friday Faves has slowly become “Gina’s favorite candle this week.”  Livi’s Freshly Picked moccs. I’ve been wanting…

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11/22: Friday Faves

-An amazing party with amazing friends.  (My neck is doing something intense haha) Last night was my little “see ya, later” party, which came at the perfect time because worksickness kicked in a little this week. The shenanigans of the locker room were the best ever, and something I miss the most. The hostess with…

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11/15: Friday Faves

-An amazing time at the Stitch Fix headquarters with a lovely group of blogger friends (Jenna, Julie, Kacia aka CocoRo and Raechel). Everything was incredible, from the behind-the-scenes look at how the fixes are styled and shipped, the glorious dinners, to the wonderful low-key night at the house, drinking wine and chatting. It was a…

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11/8: Friday Faves

-Girls’ night! A couple of my friends were interested in checking out the classes at the National Laser Institute, so made took a road trip to Scottsdale to check out one of their events. Not only did they wine and dine the heck out of us, we all had a blast. We spent the night…

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10/25: Friday faves

Hi friends! Let’s all do the Friday dance! Or the piรฑata dance? I’m just now getting a chance to get to the computer, since Livi and I had to rush on base early this morning. I had to get some blood work done, and since kids are no longer allowed in the base clinic (so…

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10/4: Friday Faves {sneak giveaway}

-My two favorite people in the world, relaxing on the hammock together. Livi now asks me to please braid her hair most mornings. She’ll tell me if she wants a braid, Dorothy braids or a bun. I tell ya. -Salmon tacos. We had taco night this week, and this 15-minute meal was blackened salmon with…

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Apple Pie Smoothie

Even though it’s close to 100 degrees, I can still feel a hint of fall in the air. Maybe it’s just wishful thinking, but I’m gonna roll with it ๐Ÿ˜‰ That’s where this apple pie smoothie comes in–it’s a great way to enjoy fall flavors even when the weather hasn’t gotten on board with what…

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