Thursday, October 6, 2016

Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!!  This time of year I can't decide is the weekend means a time to relax and unwind, or if it means we're just getting started.  We have a weekend full of family, football, a band competition, church, and probably a little bit of shopping, too.  

As always, here are five of my favorite things from the past week:


Last weekend my mom and I went to Canton, a HUGE Trade's Day in East Texas.  


Well, we were halfway through Dallas when my four year old needed to potty.  You know, when a four year old needs to potty you have to stop...NOW.  My knowledge on central Dallas is very little, besides North Park Mall.  I use to work there (way back in the day), and it is the best mall in all of Texas in my humble opinion.  I exited, parked right in front of Neiman's, took Jess into potty, and we were back in the car in five minutes


Most people would have probably made a pit stop at a gas station or McDonald's, not Neiman Marcus, but you know...when in Dallas, do as the Dallas-ites.

Oh, and remember my To Pin or Not To Pin post?  I found a booth that sells that Texas string art, so I definitely won't be following through with that pin!





The blog world has been buzzing about This Is Us the last few weeks, and I agree, it is one of my new favorites, but I also thoroughly enjoyed Pitch.  First off, you may remember my love of baseball.  This show originally appealed to me because when I was nine years old I REALLY wanted to be the first female Major League Baseball player.  By twelve years old, I decided I wanted to be a sports psychologist for Major League Baseball players and help then work though all of their personal problems.  By fourteen years old, I decided it was easier just to marry a Major League Baseball player.  Would now be a good time to mention that none of those goals worked out?  Here I am a thirty something year old...just a fan of Major League Baseball... Sometimes.  Sometimes I'm just disgusted with them.  #beingarangerfanishard

Besides baseball, I am also a HUGE fan of old school TV.  The first twenty minutes into the pilot episode of Pitch, I kept looking at the team captain/catcher wondering where I knew him from.  Low and behold, it was Zach Morris from Saved By The Bell!  At that moment I knew this show would be a favorite!  

I didn't even know he played baseball at Bayside High! ;)


And, who didn't love the Wonder Years?  Look who it is...Jack Arnold as the Padres manager...


And, last but not least, one of my favorite shows from the past that still airs 24-7 on reruns is Reba.  Cheyenne from Reba also makes an appearance in Pitch as Zach Morris' (because I can't remember his current character's name) ex-wife, a news reporter.  

In real life the actress, Joanna Garcia, is married to former New York Yankee, Nick Swisher...so I guess she knows a little bit about baseball.  


These are a few reasons why I'll be buying season tickets to Pitch! 




So here's the deep part...you knew it was coming.  I posted this picture last week for National Coffee Day with the bible verse, "A friend loves at all times," Proverbs 17:17.  When Kendall got home from school I was still sipping coffee out of that same mug and we started talking about friendship.  The word "friends" has been soooo over used in the last few years, thanks to our Mark Zuckerberg, we're Facebook friends with people we don't even know.  We're friends with people are parents know, or relatives we see once every few years, but the word friendship should be used in a more delicate manner.  

One of my favorite...and most unexpected parts of blogging has been the friendships that I have developed.  Yesterday when I was watching the weather, I began to worry about my friends along the coast preparing for Hurricane Matthew.  I truly care about this blogging community.  I've prayed for blog friends who are making decisions on their children's health, and some that are just starting their journey in parenthood.  I've cheered for certain football teams (yes, you read that right, I watched football) because I know my blog pal roots for that team.  I've been sad for some blogger mama's that sent their babies off to college this fall, and anticipated the post of a few teacher (& librarian) friends to see how their first days went.  I have real friendships in the blogger world because I communicate with them daily.  They post, I read.  I post, they comment.  There's a daily communication that makes our relationship (even though we've never met in person) SO real.  

You see where I'm going, right?  Our Heavenly Father wants a relationship with us, too.  We can't just go through the motions and expect our relationship to flourish or grow, if we're not in daily communication with him.  He wants to know the desires of our heart.  SPOILER ALERT:  He already knows the desires of our heart...He just wants us to talk to Him.  I've really been trying to slow down and pray; not just a generic prayer, but with details lately.  I'm not perfect, I still have days of "vague praying" but it's something that I am working on.  I would be no where without the open line of communication I have with my Savior.  It's definitely one of my favorites!


 And last, but not least...here's what we've been chatting about this week on the blog:

I actually posted on a Saturday because it was National Homemade Cookie Day, and I couldn't help, but share a recipe with you:


On Monday, I featured my friend, Heather, from Oh My Glitter, for my Meet & Greet Monday.


On Tuesday it was another day worth celebrating...National Taco Day!  I shared three of my favorite ways to make tacos; slow cooker chicken, fish tacos with pineapple salsa and this twist on classic tacos, Korean Beef Tacos.


That's all I have for you today, friends!  I hope you all have fantastic weekends!

Emily 

I'm linking up with all my Friday regulars today:







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28 comments:

  1. I will have to check out Pitch! My husband and I are going to start watching This Is Us. Unfortunately I'm never home when it airs so we'll have to binge watch!
    Your story about stopping for a potty break made me laugh. I SO get it. I hope you had a fun time.
    I am with you on praying for those in the path of the hurricane. I am so worried about some friends and family who are in the direct path.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. You definitely need to get on the This Is Us bandwagon!! It's the best show I've seen in a while!! Pitch can be pretty cheesy, but I like it so far.

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  2. Zack Morris is now called Mike. :) Love the show too. And I loved your paragraph about blog friends!

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    1. Yes, you're right. I watched Wednesday night's episode last night after I wrote this post. His name is Mike Lawson. Are you still liking Pitch?

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  3. Um, so I had the same goals when I was 9...definitely wanted to play in the MLB and or marry an MLBer...also, I wanted to get married in a ball Stadium. I'll have to check out this Pitch show!

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    1. Oh my goodness!! I wanted to get married in the stadium, too! At home plate! Ha!! Well, I did get married on a golf course, so I was close, right? :)

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  4. I laughed out loud when I read your potty break story! Hope you guys had fun in Canton. I saw the preview for Pitch but I totally forget to watch it but I will add that to my DVR this weekend! Have a great Friday. :)

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    1. Thank goodness he let me know he needed to potty right at the North Park exit or he would have been out of luck!! Ha!!

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  5. Visiting from the link up!

    I've been working on expanding my prayers lately too. Asking for specifics is something I've always struggled with a little bit because I believe that God has a plan and my specific prayers may not line up with that prayer. And it's comforting to say The Lord's Prayer before bed and find peace in that God knows what I need, but I know I need to be more specific both in giving praise and in asking.

    I hope you have a fantastic weekend! :)

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    1. Great point, Donna! That's something I struggle with, too! When I ask for things I have to remind myself that it may not be God's will. He sees the bigger picture & my desires may not line up with His plan for my life.
      Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

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  6. The state string art are the coolest. I really want to make one but it would probably take me forever to do. When we go on road trips I am super picky about where we stop to use the restroom. Dean always seems to find the worst places haha. I would much rather stop at a Neiman Marcus. I hope you have a good weekend!

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    1. The funniest thing was Jess said? "I bet some people think we're really shopping!" Like we were doing some sort of covert op! I'm pretty sure people could take one look at us and realize we weren't Neiman's shoppers! Ha!!

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  7. Emily.. one of the things I miss the most about Texas is Northpark. My girls went to Ursuline and it was only a few minutes away. I have got to tune into Pitch - Kelly Ripa talks about it all the time. Have a wonderful weekend!!

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    1. I adore North Park! Mainly because I use to work there, when I was a single mom, and it's such a great reminder to me of that time in my life! I love the shops & live music they have on the weekends there, too!!
      Yes, I forgot Mark Consuelos is in Pitch, too!

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  8. I feel the same way about this blogging community. Even though I've never met any of you face to face I still feel like I have genuine relationships with so many of you and I truly do care about you guys!

    And I also feel the same way about prayer. I spend at least several minutes in the morning in prayer as well as a lot of time in the evening. Olivia and Jacob and I always say their bedtime prayer and then we like to "talk to God" as Olivia calls it and it's really nice feeling like we can say anything to Him in those moments. I hope to raise our kids to feel like they can talk to God (and us) about anything, anytime!

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    1. Love it! Hearing my kids pray is the best!! Sometimes they pray for someone completely random that we haven't seen in months & I wonder why they would think about them. Maybe they needed an extra prayer that day & God laid it on their hearts. So sweet!

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  9. Hmm...I'm thinking a baseball player shrink would have been very interesting...oh yeah..I think I actually am one!! haha Riley is in Orlando and the drama over the hurricane...oh my..but he is all good. Gonna have to check out Pitch. Have a super weekend!

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    1. Too funny! I forgot about Riley! I guess my next goal could have been to be the mom of one! Hint, hint Jess!!
      I'm sure as his career develops you'll hear some pretty interesting things that go on in the clubhouse! And feel free to share them with me...because inquiring minds want to know!! :)
      Praying he's safe in Florida! I heard Disney was closing today for weather for the 4th time ever!! Crazy!!

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  10. Reading number three, I started to cry. I too have emailed and text bloggers that I've been worried about down south, I've said prayers for so many including you my sweet girl and I look forward to coming to my favorites spaces day after day week after week. I truly feel because of blogging my life has been enriched so much more than just those who are in close proximity to me. The void from my babies being away has been filled by you beauties. That was part of Gods plan for me and for you!! I keep telling my husband we need to watch Pitch! I'm a Reba girl too, still watch reruns! Love you girl, have a great weekend and I hope the Chicken Eugene turns out grand!! ;-)

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    1. Thank you, Andrea!! You are such a blessing and gave me some advice in my time of need that I'll never forget!! I am proud to call you my friend!!

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  11. I'm just so sad that we came all that way and didn't even get an honorable mention! Sure enjoyed our time! Kendall did so well!

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    1. I wrote this on Friday before you were even here!!! :)

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  12. Those thoughts on friendship are SO good and SO true. The friendships I have made in blogging have been some of lifes biggest blessings.

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    1. You are absolutely right, Beth!! I am so thankful for these unexpected friendships. They are such blessings!

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  13. One of my favorite signs I've seen at a booth at Canton was, "Yes your husband can make this, yes it will be cheaper, but it's never gonna happen - BUY NOW!" HAHAHA #truth And when you gotta go, you gotta go - smart move, momma!

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    1. That's hilarious...and so true!! Canton is full of so may cute ideas!
      I think my mom thought I was crazy pulling off at North Park for a bathroom stop, but it's the only bathroom I know in a 40 mile radius!

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  14. Of course you would stop at NM for a potty break! Lol! That was just too stinking funny! I want to know what finds you found in Canton! We love going there!

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    1. I soo want to share my finds, but they are all gifts!! How far is Canton from you? We should get some of my favorite Texas bloggers and meet for a little blog party!!

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