Busy, busy, busy here with so much lately and to find out exactly what has kept me busy, but oh so thankful for please read this week’s Thankful Things.
1. Lily’s end of the year show, which if you missed it I shared earlier in the week here.
2. Another successful Le Tote package, which I am thankful for all the great outfits I get to try weekly and then return for free.
3. Nails, nails and more nails. – Seriously having so much fun with my Julep Maven Box this month. And as a bonus new Maven subscribers can get this Limited Edition Summer Brights Welcome Box that includes 3 beautiful, bright nail colors, a lip gloss and our kajal eyeliner – a 5-piece set, valued at $80 – for free when they sign up for Julep Maven.
4. 80 plus degrees finally last Saturday for my nephew’s communion, for Mother’s Day and Monday, for Kevin’s Birthday, too. I love this weather and time of the year and so not complaining by any means. I hope it stays this warm and am looking forward to the summer with months of 80 plus degree temperatures.
5. Speaking of his communion, the food was so delicious and totally enjoyed the shrimp scampi I ordered.
6. Since it was a bad calorie day already with the communion, I splurged a bit more with going all out and getting Carvel, too that night.
7. Mother’s Day with Kevin and the girls getting me just what I wanted, plus making pancakes for breakfast while I finished up scheduling my week with my blogs and designs having taken off for the communion and also Lily’s show int he last few days.
8. Kevin’s Birthday on Monday – That we were bale to go out to dinner together by ourselves for a week night date (not sure the last time we did this one), while Kevin’s mom babysat the girls. Then to come home and have Carvel cake to celebrate, too!
9. Finally getting the Frozen Shirts, I wrote about and shared here last weekend from Zulily. both girls loved them and Lily even ended up wearing hers to bed that night, because she didn’t want to take it off. That is what I call a success.
10. Did I mention that we finally hit 80 degrees this past week (yes can you tell I am excited!) and taking the girls to the park on multiple days to get out and enjoy the warm afternoons! More to come on this Monday. Stay tuned!
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massholemommy says
I keep thinking about signing up for that Julep thing, but I like to pick my own colors.
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Janine Huldie says
Robin, you can totally pick your own colors. They have different boxes each month and you can switch up to whatever you want. Also, I did some add-ons this month (I don't do it every month), but still they totally allow you to add on any color you may want to try. Hope you do try and this new welcome box is seriously so much for just the price of shipping. When I signed up I didn't get as much as this in mown welcome box. So makes me wish I could resign up again 🙂
Rea Alducente says
So your husband's birthday is last Monday, May 12? Well, my husband's birthday was last Monday too! 😀 So many things to be thankful of.. And I'm happy that you're getting warmer days over there 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Rea, I love that both our husbands share a birthday. That is truly awesome. As for the weather, I truly couldn't be happier if I tried 🙂
Rosey says
Every day should be a day at the park!!
And you do, as always, have a great list of things to be grateful for…life is goood (said in my best Jamaican accent). 🙂 Oh boy, I said Jamaica, now I'll be dreaming about beaches all day long. 😉 Have a happy weekend!
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Janine Huldie says
Rosey, now I will be, too. Seriously, someday I will get back to the Caribbean if only in my dreams, lol!!! 🙂
pfchico says
Looked like a yummy week. I love your Michael Kors. I want one too!
Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks and my husband did good on the Michael Kors 😉
jny_jeanpretty says
Oh what a lovely post! The girls in their Frozen shirts is the best thing ever, but all of your thankfuls were delicious or beautiful! 🙂
made me happy! xox jean
Janine Huldie says
Thank you so much, Jean. I knew the shirts would be a hit with the girls, but wasn’t prepared for Lily to want to sleep in it, too! Xoxo 🙂
Billybuc says
I'm exhausted reading about your life. LOL
Enjoy your weekend, Janine, as I will.
Janine Huldie says
Lol, Bill trust me sometimes I get exhausted just recalling it all. Happy weekend to you, too 🙂
irkedmommy says
These are all good things!
It's fun seeing what people are thankful for.
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Janine Huldie says
Couldn’t agree more Echo 🙂
realhousewife says
Sounds awesome Janine! I've told you before I do love Michael Kors so much! I haven't splurged on a bag yet but I have held them in my hands with hope:) lol. Always seems so frivolous! I tell myself I'm very good at being patient.
I did get a new 300mm lens for my camera which was a blindside! I asked for a new bathrobe:)) lol. Loved it!
Glad you had a good – slew of days!
Janine Huldie says
Love that you got that news lens and seriously cannot wait to see all the amazing photos you take with it now. Sounded perfect to me and definitely very well deserved 😉
lrconsiderer says
Fudgie the whale? That's WAY cute. I hope Kevin had an awesome birthday.
LOVE the pics of the girls at the park – that's the same the whole world over because I see Niece doing those exact same silly/thoughtful/having fun poses when I take her to our park.
Happy for your warm weather, my friend, and for your beautiful week 🙂
Janine Huldie says
I will say it again, I think your niece and my girls would get along famously!! 😉
christyb says
How great to look over the week with you – and yes you certainly were busy! I love your Mother's Day gifts and Kevin's cake too 🙂 Glad you're doing well, my friend xo
Janine Huldie says
So happy to have tryouts indeed look over the week with me too 🙂
coachdaddyblogger says
1. That Julep stuff? I need to make sure my girls never learn of it. I'm already overrun with nail polish. There's nowhere for dad's Sports Illustrateds in the bathroom because of all the nail polish.
2. I think dad is to Mother's Day what parents are to Christmas. And Easter. And the Tooth Fairy. (I know moms are to Father's Day the same way, too).
3. I'm still waiting for a frozen T-shirt for dads. You know, with Kristen Bell on it. (Or, in it).
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Janine Huldie says
I promise to keep my mouth shut about Julep to your daughters and they will never here it from me. And as for Mother’s/Father’s Day, I think you are onto something there. Also, when I find that t-shirt for Kevin, I promise to send one your way, too 🙂
Jen @ Driftwood Gardens says
Love love love the Michael Kors bag and your girls are just the cutest! Enjoy the week with those little sweeties!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much, Jen 🙂
Kristi says
Happy birthday to your husband. Date nights are the best!
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Kristi and couldn’t agree more 🙂
day-with-kt.com says
Sounds like a great week!! I'm glad that you had such a great Mother's Day – you definitely deserve it!!!
We had some warm temps last weekend but the week has been fairly cool – ready for it to warm back up!!!
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Janine Huldie says
It did get a bit cooler for sum but got warmer again today. Here is to the warm weather sticking around now 😉
Sandy_Ramsey says
Happy Birthday to Kevin! I love ice cream cake! Someone sure was spoiled on Mother's Day…look at that wallet. I might actually be feeling something like jealousy here….then again, I got dinner with the ex-wife so you're probably feeling a little envious too now, aren't you?
I have to tell you, I agree…every day should be a day at the park! Happy for your fabulous weather!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Sandy and I got dinner with my in-laws after all was said and done if it makes you feel any better, lol!! 😉
christine says
We had some great, warm weather last week, too. This week, though, is a different story. We are way under the normal temperature, huddling under blankets during the soccer games today. Glad you were able to go out and enjoy the warm weather.
Love that photo of the girls in the Frozen shirts. I'm going to wager a guess that they have very different personalities. 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
Christine, they do have totally different personalities and yet many items they act so similar,too. So go figure. And as for the weather, we did warm back up a bit today, but still tonight there was a chill in the air. Just hoping for that chill to be gone real soon now.
Cyndy Bush says
Yay for 80 degrees! That shrimp looks yummy, it's one of my favorite foods. Love all your cool goodies & freebies!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Cyndy and I know shrimp is one of my favorites here, too 😉
dianeroark says
Janine,
Yall had a lot of wonderful things to celebrate. HAPPY LATE BIRTHDAY KEVIN!! You must be a great guy because Janine PICKED YOU.
I truly enjoy seeing the pictures of your family and reading about them.
I wish you lots of joy and blessings this week.
Blessings forever,
Diane Roark
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Janine Huldie says
Diane, I did totally pick Kevin and he would tell you this himself, too. So, I guess if all else fails at least I have good taste. Seriously though, thank you so much and hugs to you!! 😉
clark says
ok… I am now officially prepared to say, "I think Winter is over!"
lol…. and now it's speeding up, but the days are nice and long…light until 8pm very nice.
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Janine Huldie says
I think it is indeed over and we can stick a fork in it finally, yay!! 🙂
Leah says
80 degrees!! Lucky!!!! You did have a busy week, but sounded like fun with all your celebrations!
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Janine Huldie says
Leah, that 80 degrees felt quite simply like heaven to me after the polar vortex this past winter!! 😉
Michelle Liew says
You do a fantastic manicure, j9!! Love the lilac color!!
Janine Huldie says
Aww,t hanks Michelle and the lilac has become one of my favorites now, too 🙂
Sarah says
I am loving the warm weather, too, but it's turned cool again around here. I really like that navy and white striped sweatshirt!
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Janine Huldie says
Sarah, we too cooled down a bit, but then got a bit warmer and yet again cooled down. So, just hoping it gets hot and stays hot now for a bit again. And that sweater was so much fun and one of my favorites so far from my free blogger trial from Le Tote 🙂
pictimilitude says
I've got to try the whole "send me a product and I'll blog about it" thing sometime. 😛
Anyways, your girls are cuter than ever – I love that photo of them in the Frozen shirts and matching shoes. Definitely cute!
Thank you, as always, for your wonderful comments. You're a gem and I just love to see you. HUGSSSSS!!!!!
Janine Huldie says
Cyndi, it is so much fun and Le Tote is up there as one of my favorites so far. And by the way, you must know by now how much I do love you and still so glad we have remained friends after all this time. Hugs right back at you and wishing you an absolutely wonderful week ahead now 🙂
stephanie2006 says
Yay for 80° weather! Our weather here has had PMS and went from rain to hail to sunshine and back within an hour – all day. But it seems that next week, we're supposed to get really nice weather again. I'm glad you had such a great weekend, with yummie food, family, awesome gifts, and a date! Enjoy this coming week!! 🙂
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Janine Huldie says
That does sound like crazy weather, but trust me Stephanie we have had our fair share of PMS crazy weather here, too. Was just in shock how nice the weather actually was for Mother's Day. was kind a nice present, but still weird after all the bad weather we have had int he last few months. Wishing you also a wonderful week ahead now 🙂
lovingmarshall says
What a fun week! So glad you had a great Mother's Day, and the girls look so cute in their Frozen shirts!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks so much Lauren and they just love their Frozen t-shirts 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
I LOVE that you got Kevin a Fudgie the Whale cake. I haven't even seen a Carvel in years. I miss it! I didn't really know it was still around.
The 80 degrees was great, and there is more coming soon!
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Janine Huldie says
We have a Carvel literally right down the road from us in either direction. Seriously, if you ever visit will totally take you there. And I am truly hoping that 80 degrees returns again very soon, because it was absolutely glorious!! 🙂
gigigirl says
And that's a wrap! Great week and great ending……Hope the next week is just as good. Love…..xxoo
Janine Huldie says
Sorry about the last comment and was apparently one ahead of myself. Want to wish you a great week ahead now, too. Love you xoxo!! 🙂
Kate says
Yay for warm, summer days! And now I want shrimp scampi- looks so good!
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Janine Huldie says
Kate, you know I totally agree with you and would love it to be summer all year long. And would love to have more shrimp scampi now, too 🙂
lisang@expandng.com says
Wonderful things to be thankful for and a great way to remember and document them! Reminds me that I want to paint my nails this week!!!!
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Janine Huldie says
I hope you get to paint your nails real soon now, Lisa 🙂
notinjersey says
yay for warm days at the park!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thanks Dara and I know just loving it!! 🙂
catherine gacad says
so much to be thankful for. and who doesn't love 80 degree weather!
Janine Huldie says
Totally love the 80 degree weather here, too!! 🙂
Niki says
Happy Birthday to Kevin and it looks like you got some great gifts for Mother's Day!!! I love your Le Tote photo – I really want to try it! And that Ramona nail color by Julep is gorgeous!
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Janine Huldie says
Aww, thank you Niki. And that Julep box was awesome, plus I think Ramona was indeed one of my favorites. And Le Tote seriously is awesome. I get a new wardrobe pretty much weekly now. 🙂