Welcome to Monday. How was your St. Patrick’s Day? Are you hitting the ground running? We sure are. We have a lot on our plate today and hoping it all gets accomplished. The weekend was a bit of a blur because it was so busy. An emotional one for us as well.
DATE DAY
My husband traveled last week so we did an afternoon date day at one of our local spots. I am not usually a margarita girl but with the sun shining and clear skies, it just seemed to be the right call. We only snuck away for an hour while kids were at their sports practices but it was so nice to reconnect.
QUICK BREAKFAST
Oatmeal! Do you like it? Do your children. I recently discovered how easy it is to soak oats over night and amazing flavors. I taught my daughter how to make these and it was perfect to grab on her way to the volleyball tournament at 6:00 am. We picked up these little jars at Michaels. The recipe is super simple and we plan to experiment with more flavors.
- 1/2 cup oats
- enough almond milk to cover oats
- 1/2 Tbsp almond or peanut butter
- 1/2 Tbsp of raspberry jam ( or any flavor you like)
- mix as much as you can and refrigerate over night
- stir in the morning and enjoy
TOURNAMENT TIME
Just love watching the girl play her sport. She is working really hard and it brings me great joy just to see her involved in a great team sport. These girls rocked it yesterday.
UNDER PRESSURE
While the girls were at volleyball, the boys were in Valencia for a playoff game. This boy took a penalty shot and made it. Let’s just say it was a really nice moment for this boy because yesterday was an emotional one for all of us. It marked the one year since we lost Papa. Our St. Patrick’s Day events now include celebrating my dad and all that he meant to us. Both of these children had hockey and volleyball on the very same day last year so they both had to dig deep. Dad was certainly with them.
HONORING DAD
This man meant the world to us. We know he is still with us but boy do we miss his physical presence.
One of my friends commented about how warm and welcoming my dad was. Boy that was the truth. When he spoke to you he was truly interested in what you had to say and how your life was going. A true gentleman.
*If you are new to my blog, you can read the story of Our Superhero here.
CHEERS TO PAPA
After a very long day of sports we finally retreated to our backyard and raised a toast to my dad. An Irish dinner and family snuggling made for a really nice way to wrap up the day. Oh and a competitive game of corn hole.
SO COMFY
Still loving these comfy sneakers I showed you in this week’s Saturday Shopping. In case you missed it, there are so many great sales.
This top was your favorite piece from this past weekend. It’s a good one for sure.
SUMMER IS COMING
I’ve treated myself to this maxi dress for summer. I love how feminine it is with the floral print and sweet cut. Maxi dresses are so easy to throw on and you instantly feel pulled together. You could easily dress it up with these wedges, too.
We are off to visit mama. Hoping we find her in good spirits and that we can bring her joy. Let’s give it all we got this week, ladies.
I am new to your blog, so I didn’t know about your dad. I read the tribute that you linked to him and it warmed my heart. What a wonderful man to have in your life-I will be praying for you. I lost my mom nine years ago and while I won’t say it ever gets easier-the memories become even more sweeter (sounds strange, but true) and the pain grows into hope. I know that my mom is also in heaven, and the hope of seeing her again keeps me going on the hard days. Nothing is ever wasted with God-and He will use your pain for His good. I am so glad that you decided to keep writing, if not I would have never known you! So for that I say “Thank You.”
Lots of good thoughts sent during these trying times. It looks as though your incredible Dad lives on in you and your family!
Not sure, but thinking that you may have lost your dad on March 17th of last year. I also lost my dad on that day – 3 years ago. We made a cheers to him yesterday, too, so it was special to see your blog today and read about your amazing father. I miss mine everyday.
I spy your daughter is a setter! I coach volleyball and my daughter loves setting too! 🤗 Super fun sport to watch, play and coach.
I can’t believe a year has passed already. Your dad seemed a wonderful, generous and Thoughtful man. He was obviously the truest meaning of the word “gentleman” and meant the world to all of you.
On a lighter note, my kids love the overnight oats. We do a layer of frozen berries, topped with milk of choice, a spoonful of fat free yoghurt and a generous sprinkling of cinnamon!