It is supposed to be H-O-T this weekend so I’m hoping that all of my time outside will be spent on the lake or poolside. Get me in the water!
I hope you guys have a fun weekend ahead but until we unplug for the next few days, let’s dive into your weekly Things I’m Loving Friday blog post and chat about what we’re loving most this week.
Heeere we go!
Things I’m Loving Friday
- Chase’s Obsession with Pointing
For the past month and a half or so, Chase has become obsessed with pointing. He points at everything all day long and it’s way too cute. Did you just turn on a light? Better point at it. Is Sadie barking? Time to point at her. Mom has freckles on her legs? Thank you, Chase, for pointing at each and every last one.
One of my favorite pointing moments occurred last Thursday when my father-in-law joined me at Gymboree. He preferred to observe the class from behind the wall but his grandson knew exactly where he was and crawled over to Grandad and pointed at him while smiling like crazy.
It was adorable and lots of back-and-forth pointing between Chase and Grandad ensued.
- Big Brother
I realize this show has been on for years and years but we’ve never watched it until now. Ryan and I randomly started watching this season and as newcomers, I kind of felt like I was watching Joey Tribbiani’s totally whacky trivia show, Bamboozled. There is SO much going on and so many weird twists, challenges and unknowns but a handful of you guys told me to hang in there for at least three episodes on Twitter and now I’m all in. When something out there happens, Ryan and I cannot help but say things like, “Would you like a Wicked Wango card?” because it seems like the producers are pulling things out of left field to throw at the people in the house on this show but I think that’s part of the appeal. Loving Big Brother!
- La Croix Kiwi Watermelon
My addiction to sparkling water continues and I think I found my new favorite summertime flavor. Though grapefruit and passion fruit are still my La Croix go-tos, the kiwi watermelon flavor is so refreshing and a bit more flavorful than my more mild favorites. It almost has a mocktail feel to it and I love reaching for a can in the afternoon when I want something a little more special than regular water.
Tonight Ryan and I have plans to head over to our friends Lauren and Tony’s house for a cookout and we’re in charge of dessert. I pinned Kristin’s recipe for strawberry shortcake ice box cake a month ago and have been looking for a reason to make it ever since. Well, the occasion finally presented itself and, after buying everything I needed for the no bake cake, I ended up putting the cake together last night since it needs to sit for 6-8 hours. It looks amazing and, as someone who can never have enough whipped cream in her life, I am psyched to face plant into this dessert tonight!
- Off The Shoulder Tops
It’s official: Off the shoulder tops are everywhere this summer! The look is a casual combination of feminine and breezy and I adore the laid-back bohemian style. Bonus points when the tops have a little bit of lace or crochet thrown in the mix!
Some favorites: Lace Off The Shoulder Top / Bobeau Off The Shoulder Top / Crochet Off The Shoulder Top / Cold Shoulder Tunic / Chambray Off The Shoulder Top
And for any expectant mothers out there, I think this ASOS top is the cutest and it’s only $26!
- Friday Flashbacks
Honey Goat Cheese Fruit Dip (A two-ingredient dip that’s as delicious as it is easy to make!)
Outdoor Running Circuit Workout (For days when you want to take your workout outside!)
Question of the Day
- What is one thing that is making you smile this week?
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i miss my days at Gymboree with my son! We had a blast there when he was a toddler/preschooler. So much fun 🙂
Definitely want to try that cake!!!! I love the look of off the shoulder tops/dresses but don’t get how to wear them!! Do you wear a bra with them?? I’m not sure that’s an option for me since my chest is extra large due to nursing, not even sure a strapless could work. 🙁
Strapless is the way to go for me (but I don’t have a very large chest) or you could wear a fun strappy bralette!
The blackberry cucumber La Croix is amazing! I’m loving pink lips and that it’s Friday!
I LOVE the baby pointing stuff–its sooo cute!! This week I’m loving chocolate peanut butter zig zag coconut milk ice cream!
YES I love Big Brother too! This is one of my favorite season 🙂 I’m interested to hear who your favorites are, since you don’t know any of the veterans!
With no prior knowledge of how they were in their previous seasons, I really like Nicole and James! For the new peeps, Paulie and Paul make me laugh a lot, so I like them, too. And I like Day’s sassiness!
I have been meaning to try those La Croix sparkling waters. Every time I see them in the grocery store I think about buying a 6 pack but then I think about the walk home/carrying them a long way and change my mind. I am intrigued by the watermelon flavor though, I want to check it out!
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Ahh! The picture of Chase with your father in law is so precious! That’s great he has such support from both sides of the family. We just got our little island extended into an island/seated breakfast area and love it so much! It’s huge but will accommodate so many friends and family.
I love Chase’s nautical overalls – so incredibly cute!
The picture of Chase pointing at your father-in-law is absolutely adorable!
Sparkling water is definitely a treat when it’s this hot. I’ve been adding a squeeze of lemon and a few fresh mint leaves with LOTS of ice for a refreshing ‘mocktail’ type of drink!
Your Bamboozled reference from Friends totally made my morning. As a die-hard FRIENDS fan, I very much appreciated this! 🙂 Love that episode and I can totally hear Joey’s voice as I imagine you watching Big Brother. You are just the best, Julie! As a mom of a 7 moth old boy (Henry), your blog is a go-to for me! 🙂
Friends references occur ALL the time in our house — I just can’t help myself!!! And thank you for your kind comment, Sarah. You made me smile this morning for sure! 🙂 (Also, I LOVE the name Henry! So cute!)
Thank you! The name fits him- just a sweet, classy little dude. 🙂 Unfortunately my husband is not so much a Friends fan so while I still reference it, it falls on deaf ears! If we had another baby, a girl, I’d be so tempted to name her Phoebe as I would love to be able to say ““P as in Phoebe, H as in hoebe, O as in oebe, E as in ebe, B as in b-be, and E as in… ‘ello there, mate!” Alas. Pardon my typos in the first comment…not seeing an “edit” button… I was only half a cup of coffee in! Hope your day is perfection!
We just got back from Raleigh (for 24 hours with the Stanley Cup, hey-ooo), and it is HOT in North Carolina. I couldn’t wait to get into the pool, and I’m not usually a pool person!
Sounds like you have an amazing weekend planned. I can’t wait to see pictures for their little play date. 🙂
Totally with you on the off-the-shoulder trend, too. I’m sharing my favorites from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale on SemiSweetTooth.com today and I cannot wait to go crazy! (The yellow Cupcakes & Cashmere dress is my favorite. 😉 )
Hope y’all have a great weekend!
XO, Jessica
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I have been watching Big Brother from the beginning and it is definitely one of my favorite reality TV shows (if not my favorite). Beware, it gets seriously addicting! All I have to say for this season is.. Frank’s gotta go!
YESSS TO ALL OF THIS. Big Brother obsessed. My mom and I have date night and I come over to watch it lol. Welcome to the dark side Julie! Let the addiction begin haha.
Last night was SO INTENSE.
Love you and your blog. And your snapchat!! Chase is too cute.
That cake looks delicious, I’m all about the whipped cream and berries too!
Rompers! So easy and comfy for summer, especially during this insane heat wave in Philly! The ice box cake looks delicious, enjoy 🙂
I’ve actually never seen Big Brother but I’ve heard lots of good/bad reviews of the show so we’ll see.
Something making me happy this week = I’ve had week of doing ‘Productive House Things’ that I have been procrastinating for some time now. That’s always a plus in my book!
Have fun on the lake!
Happiness for me this week is celebrating my step-daughter’s 8th birthday tomorrow 🙂
Have a great weekend, sounds like it’s a busy one!
That icebox cake looks delicious. My little one makes me smile this week. She just learned to roll over and loves scooting herself around in a circle. So determined!!!
Ha ha, loving the Bamboozled reference! Great post per usual. Hope you have a fantastic weekend. 🙂
Wish we could get LeCroix in Ireland!!!! Hopefully it will make it to our shores eventually!
Ahh I have to try that flavor of La Croix! It took me awhile to get into La Croix because I wasn’t used to the very subtle flavors in it but I love it now:)
I just moved to Peru for several months and I’m still adjusting, so I’m really enjoying listening to my favorite podcasts and reading my favorite blogs in my free time 🙂 makes me feel more like my normal routine and connects me to home
OH MY GOODNESS, OH MY GOODNESS. That icebox cake looks heavenly. Must make ASAP. It’d be a perfect treat to enjoy here in the humid D.C.!
I’m obsessed with off the shoulder tops too!
Oh my, Chase is just the cutest!! I need to make that cake- no bake desserts are the best! Have a happy weekend, Julie! 🙂
Oh my word! My little Naomi points at everything too! And since she can’t talk she just grunts and expects me to know exactly what she wants! Babies are too stinkin’ cute! 🙂 I’m with you…it’s super hot here and all I want to do is swim! That icebox cake looks and sounds amazing!
I’ve been LaCroix obsessed lately but had NO Idea about the Kiwi Watermelon flavor…. I need to find this right now! My big thing I’ve been loving lately is the Olympics coming…. so close!
La Croix is fabulous! Love all the flavors.
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I’ve just moved from the UK to San Francisco, and don’t know anyone apart from my husband. What’s making me smile is just how friendly everyone is 🙂 I love Americans. xx
Hi Julie,
I read your blog every morning while I eat my breakfast and I love it! Some of my favorite posts are the ones where you talk about your daily life – please don’t ever stop these posts! 🙂 I love that you are such a dedicated mom and you are so positive all the time! Reading your blog really helps me to stay positive during the week! As a fellow nutrition and exercise obsessed person, I love looking at your easy to make but delicious recipes! Keep up the good work!
Megan
Thank you, Megan!! <3 Your comment made me smile!
When I saw you linked to Kristin @ IowaGirlEats, I was thrilled. I don’t read many bloggers, but you two are my favorites and I religiously read both of your posts. Too funny! 🙂
Hi Julie!
In reading your blog , I am curious if you have been using any cookbooks for Chase’s baby food and if so, what are they? As mom to a 5 month old, we are just starting solids and I am looking for additional tips and tricks like those you have already offered.
Please feel free to reply in kind to my email if easier.
Thanks!!
That icebox cake looks ahhh-mazing! Can’t wait to read about the chocolate version!
Chase is such a cutie! I wonder what he’s pointing to in that photo?