Weekend Photo Diary

We went to Epcot at Disney World this weekend and had a great time.  Epcot happens to be my personal favorite park.  While Magic Kingdom is the best for younger kids because there is more for them to ride, I love love Epcot and so does Lucas.  I love going around each of the countries to see the sights and maybe grab a little something to eat.  I, obviously, love France but my favorite place to grab candy at is Norway.  Norway is being renovated to incorporate Frozen and I can't wait!  Lucas was a little scared in the rides which was strange since he's gone to Disney so often this year and has never been even the slightest bit scared.  I think the darkness kind of scared him so I'm hoping that it's just a phase.  Other than that, Disney is a great place for us to go for the day since it really allows Lucas to get his energy out.

I'm sure you all know but, FALL STARTS THIS WEEK!  So of course, I had to do a fall themed week in my planner, duh.  HAPPY FALL! 

I'm not excited for fall...nope not at all.  YES I AM!  And my planner week definitely shows it.  

Weekend Photo Diary

Well, we planned to go to Magic Kingdom this weekend and meet up with my cousin and her family but Lucas woke up with a fever which resulted in a Saturday morning doctor's visit.  Luckily, it is just an ear infection and he is on the mend.  But this meant that the rest of the long weekend was spent indoors so it was a lazy weekend indeed.  PS: That kid LOVES the doctor's office!  He stays so still while they check him and as soon as we are home, he goes straight to his doctor's kit to check on all of our vitals.  Hmmm, future doctor or veternarian???

Below are a couple of fun things that did happen this weekend.

David Yurman Cable Bracelet Pearl  /  DY Amethyst  /  DY Buckle  /  Watch  /  Shoes

My hubby did something so incredibly amazing!  The way I shop is online and I'll start a cart at my favorite stores and either wait for a sale or promo.  In that time, I'm usually updating the cart, removing things, etc.  My husband knows this habit of mine and the other day, knowing I've been really stressed, told me that he bought my Nordstrom cart.  Of course I was excited and then it hit me that I had put a David Yurman cable bracelet in pearl in my cart!  I immediately started sweating as I always do with big purchases but he told me that he had been wanting to get it for me and just saw that I had a couple of other things in my cart as well.  My other cable bracelet, my parents bought me for my high school graduation and I have worn it every day since I opened the gift.  The cable buckle bracelet is another my parents bought me for Christmas and I also wear it every day.  I'm so excited to have another bracelet that has a sweet story attached to it.  Isn't he the best??

My Erin Condren life planner has a home!  On Saturday, the delivery man made my planner nerd self so happy when he delivered the most beautiful carry all clutch.  Yes, my planner also has a case now and it's marvelous.  I had been going back and forth on whether I needed a case or not but since I use it daily and it was getting tossed around my bag, etc, I could justify the purchase.   The case is customizable and I really liked this mint color with the scales print.   

I revealed myself as a planner nerd last week and as a proud planner nerd, I must now show you my weekly spread before I ruin it with my work-to-do list:

Happy short work week!

Weekend Photo Diary: My Little Sister Is Engaged!

The biggest and most awesome thing happened towards the end of this week...my little sister got engaged!  I am so excited for my sister to be marrying the wonderful and talented, Jeremy Groves!  Lucas loves his Uncle JJ and we are all just so happy for them both.  He proposed to her in Lake Tahoe and all of the photos they sent us were gorgeous!  We knew he would be proposing this week but did not know what exact day so I was so anxious to learn all the details.  Let the wedding planning begin!

Fox Backpack

Lucas just finished his first week of school and while Monday his report was "happy" and "playful,"  Wednesday was a whole different story.  On Wednesday, we were told that he was tearful which just broke my heart.  My little boy is just not a crier - never has been.  He's the kind of kid that when he's sick or hurt, brushes himself off and you would never know he wasn't feeling well.  On Friday, when we picked him up, we were told that he was tearful but doing better.  Ugh, I'm hoping it gets easier.

Onecklace made my week by sending me these adorable necklaces!  I'm a monogram lover and although I see that the trend is to wear the super big Mr.T monogram necklaces, I'm still loving the smaller versions.  The necklace on the left has our wedding date engraved.  I'm going to be wearing these a ton this week!  Definitely check out these necklaces and if you use the Onecklace promo code maria10 you will get 10% off your purchase!

Speaking of necklaces, I'm still in lurve with this one from Design Darling!  Don't mind the scrubby clothes I wore to run errands this weekend...

Fox Bin

It was just one of those days where Lucas just couldn't make up his mind.  Boots on, boots off, wants Mia in his room, pissed Mia is in his room, wants Olaf in his tent, does not want Olaf in the tent...toddlers are tough.

This weekend I organized my planner supplies.  Yup, yup, my planner has supplies.  I have gone full out planning and it has been amazing!  I've been using my Erin Condren planner now for about 3 weeks and I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful it has been.  During our beach vacation, one night I fell into a rabbit hole of watching "plan with me" videos on youtube.  Since then, I've been slowly purchasing planning stickers and supplies on Etsy, Target, and Michaels.  Since I've been planning, I have noticed that I am much more efficient at finishing my to do list at work and just feeling less overwhelmed in general.  The planning and decorating part is definitely my favorite - I'm able to have a creative outlet and it has a purpose.  I'm telling you, I have become a full blown crazy planner lady.  

Below is what my week looks like on Sunday nights before the start of the week.  I don't fill everything in the first day since things can change.  I find what works best for me is to fill in what I can and know won't change, then the morning of, write in the tasks I want to accomplish for that day.  I blurred out some of my tasks since I use client names but this is generally what it looks like at the start of the week.  If any of you are planners, let me know what your favorite Etsy shops are!