Checking in for a little Life Lately and What’s Up Wednesday with Shay!
WHAT WE ARE EATING
We are on our third week of HelloFresh and I. Am. Obsessed. Full post about it coming soon! Nathan’s favorite meal so far has been a summer corn and chicken pizza with tomatoes, scallions, and adobo sauce and mine was probably the pesto chicken thigh skewers with summer corn salad. I still have one free box code left so leave your email in the comments if you want your first week (so three meals for two people) fo free!
(clockwise: steak fajitas with fresh kiwi salsa, pesto chicken thigh skewers with summer corn salad, caramelized onion burgers and zucchini fries, chipotle glazed pork chops with roasted broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes)
WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT
Last year and doing all the things. My first half marathon, Rosemary Beach girls trip, St. Louis & Grand Rapids for weddings, Las Vegas/New Mexico, Captiva, Orlando for work, and Chattanooga. Let me now tell you what I’ve done this year…had a baby. Full stop. Needless to say I am SO READY to get out of here!
WHAT I’M LOVING
The promise of cooler weather and more enjoyable time on the patio. Two weekends ago we were teased with temps in the high seventies but it’s been 90+ every day since. The ole weather man says it’s supposed to start cooling off for real starting tomorrow so we’ll see! (P.S. This post is way too full of HP for me to be 28 years old BUT I loved The Cursed Child.)
WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO
A LOT. But probably the most exciting was the birth of our nephew, Brayden Lane! As you can see, Camden is not sure how he feels about sharing the attention he’s been getting, but I’m sure he’ll come around 
WHAT I’M WORKING ON
Our Orlando trip! Who would have thought, it takes a lot more planning and prep to take a baby on a vacation. Flying, pool days, beach day, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios – all things we’ve done before but suddenly seem much more intimidating when you are bringing along a four month old. Also, there’s a lot more to plan when you fly somewhere as opposed to drive. Luckily, have the worlds easiest baby and we are going to Orlando, not the outskirts of Africa so I think everything will be fine in the end.
WHAT I’M DREADING
Dreading might be slightly overstating BUT if I had to choose something I would say flying with a baby. I think flying is the only part of our upcoming trip that I’m really not confident about so PLEASE send me your tips and tricks for flying with babies! (Tips for curing claustrophobia welcome as well). Also, tips for the beach. I’ve got a tent and a battery powered fan but is there anything else I just HAVE to have when taking a baby to the beach for a day?
WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT
Our trip in general, obviously but The Wizarding World of Harry Potter most of all if I’m being honest. #nerdalert It’s just so good you guys. I’m going to drink allll the butterbeer (I hear they have it in ice cream form now) and ride The Forbidden Journey ride 25x. I can’t wait to explore Diagon Alley because it wasn’t open when we were there a few years ago. Nathan asked me if we were going to get Camden a wand while we were there and I said “No, he has to wait until he’s 11.” Duh.
WHAT I’M WATCHING & READING
Nathan and I are watching Homeland together (omg obsessed) and I’m still watching The OC on my own. Like I mentioned earlier I just finished Harry Potter and The Cursed Child and now I’m working on Truly Madly Guilty.
WHAT I’M LISTENING TO
Podcasts on Podcasts on Podcasts. Still loving The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, Undisclosed, Crime Writers On, and Marriage More. Also, that Cold Water song that Justin Beiber is on. Dang he is obnoxious but dang he makes catchy music!
WHAT I’M WEARING
None of my regular (pre-baby) clothes yet. But I’m working on it!
WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND
Small group, baby snuggling, football watching, and hopefully not a lot else!
WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH
Other than the obvious and overly stated in this post already… our anniversary, starting a new bible study with some of my favorite ladies, a baby shower for one of my besties, and an awesome wine festival I haven’t gotten to go to in TWO years thanks to our wedding and baby. Bring on September!
WHAT ELSE IS NEW
Not a lot!
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