High Five for Friday

It has been a great week, but glad it is Friday!

As I gear myself {and coffee mug} up for the day I can easily get pumped because it is Friday.

/1// It is a three day weekend. A whole day to sleep in and go about the day per my own schedule and of course, lots of time with my sweet Copper while we wait for Drew to get off work.

/2// It has been a supper quick week at school. The kids have been great. Truly, couldn't ask for them to be any better. I was worried they would be kinda rusty after 2 weeks or so off but nope, better than ever. That gives me a major thing to high five about!

/3// This week I tried another Pioneer Woman recipe and is was amazing. Seriously, one of the best things I've ever ate and I made it. I'm excited to try more from her cookbook, perhaps Monday on my day off. 

/4// It actually isn't going to rain this weekend. If you don't live in the South you may not get this. It has truly rained most weekends all year. This weekend might be chilly but it will be sunny. Can't wait to get out!!

/5// Although I'm not doing a great job at the laundry thing.

#shocker

I am doing good at doing a walk through each night to pick up the mail that we put on the counter, put the shoes up we kick off by the door, hang the jacket up, etc. These are small things that really add up and the house is so neat and that makes me very happy!

Friday Five//

Well here it is, ANOTHER snow day!

Yup, been home since 11:00 Tuesday morning and have been off every since. 

I must say I've enjoyed this unexpected break but we are now out of snow days and my kiddos take the state writing assessment Monday and didn't get practice the way the format is. Just rolling with the punches on that one and having full faith in my kiddos on Monday morning. 

Fingers Crossed!!

ONE. 

Drew is finally home!!! He got home about 15 minutes before small group and Copper was just as excited as I thought he would be and I was too. So nice to go bed and not getting up to check that I locked the doors and have all the flood lights on. 

TWO.

With this time off the house is clean and truly for the first time...ever, I have zero laundry to do. (or put away,what?!)  Well that was until Drew came in and dumped his over sized duffel bag on the floor full of dirties but that's okay. I also organized and cleaned out my jewelry. The house is sparkling and that just makes me happy.

THREE.

Since this has been a crazy week with snow and out of town I'm looking forward to staying in tonight and cooking dinner. I've not cooked since last Sunday and we are both looking forward to a home cooked meal and snuggles on the couch. I'm sure a cold brew or glass of wine will make its way into the evening as well.

FOUR.

This little game called the Super Bowl! Being a Vols fan for life and growing up watching Peyton I can't help but cheer and root for the Broncos on Sunday. Drew's Dad is throwing a party where I have no doubt we will have plenty of food and lots of fun. It's always a fun night for us TN fans watching Peyton win another :)

FIVE.

Still eating healthy (at least 80% of the time) and looking forward to be able to go run today and this weekend. Copper and I have walked every day in the snow but I've missed running. High five for sticking with something good! 

As I blog from the couch this morning with coffee in hand and puppy on my feet I can't help but wonder who is going to have a harder time next week--me or Copper :)

High /5/ for Friday

This has been such a short week and like typical fashion-

still so excited to have the weekend here.

Drew is out of town all next week which is a major bummer so I want

to make the most out of this weekend before it is just me and puppy

snuggles for the next 5 nights.

Here are /5/ things high five worthy this week:

/1// I was off Monday for MLK Day and it was 60 degrees outside and perfect.

Then it was below zero again (and still is) so I got a snow day Wednesday.

So high five for a short work week!

This was how I spent my Wednesday morning-

blogging with puppy cuddles. 

/2// On my random day off I got to kick off the flannel pj's just long enough to get a major visit to the salon.

Between 4-5 inches gone and much darker/more natural. Feels so good and a new haircut just puts a bounce in your step!

/3// With this said time off I've made some yummy dinners. 

Drew always is thankful for my cooking and I appreciate that but he was super grateful and loved my southern dinner from last night which made me feel good. Dumplins' just do the heart good!

this super easy dumpling recipe coming soon!

/4// The house is super clean even down to the base boards and the laundry is actually folded. 

Which never happens. #miracle

/5// I'm still shocked that January is almost over, this year is flying by. But I am looking forward to February and hopefully a step in the warm direction. 

Happy Friday!