Happy Friday, and first day of June!
JUNE?
June!
This is when I start to panic that the summer is going to fly by before I get a chance to really savor and enjoy it. Isn’t that sick? That said, I’m going to try and spend some time outdoors everyday over the next three months (when it’s not raining, anyways,) to unplug, get away from the madness of everyday life, and just enjoy. That way I can look back in August and know I did all I could.
Luckily it’s a beautiful day here in central Iowa, and I’m headed out for a nice run after I hit publish. I hope you’ll be able to do some of the same this weekend, but in the meantime, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web and beyond in this week’s Friday Favorites! :D
Favorite dessert: The Twix Tart. Chocolate + caramel + shortbread = SOLD! Look how dense & fudgy this pie is!
Favorite fashion: J Crew Ring Around Eyelot Top. Sweet & summery. Love the sleeve length too.
Favorite refresh: Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars. I wouldn’t normally associate cheesecake with refreshing but the cool, creamy lemon center looks so, well, refreshing!
Favorite movie: Snow White & The Huntsman. I made Ben promise to take me to this movie when it opened months ago, and am finally cashing in on said promise this weekend – muwahaha! Can’t wait. Although annoyingly moody at times, I still love me some K Stew.
Favorite combo: Toasted Coconut Vanilla Limeade. I would literally give my left arm for someone to show up at my house with a pitcher of this toasty, tasty combo this very minute. How do people come up with this stuff?!
Favorite woah: Italian Moon. Do you think this is Photoshopped? Either way – incredible!
Favorite twist: Mango Apple Salad with Sugared Lime Zest. A new twist on the classic “fruit salad”. My mouth puckers and waters at the same time just looking at this picture.
Favorite DIY: IKEA Bookshelf Office Space. A workspace hideaway built out of 3 IKEA bookshelves. Genius! I especially love the burlap backing.
Favorite supper: Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage & Roasted Brussels Sprouts. This supper literally includes all my favorite things. ALL THE THINGS!
Favorite pooch. SQUEE!
Favorite sip: Sparkling Watermelon Limeade. A cool, ultra refreshing beverage for the hottest of summer days. Love how it’s alcohol free, but could be jazzed up with a hit of white wine, or vodka.
Favorite outfit. Coral and gold is one of my all-time favorite combos.
Favorite bite: Asian Shrimp Dumpling. If these babies taste half as good as they look, then I am in for a real treat. :)
Favorite app: Wedding Snap. OH how I wish this existed when I got married! Have your friends snap pics at your wedding, then upload them in real time to a personal website which displays them all.
Favorite light bite: Thai Mango Salad. Love the sweet-tart dressing for this fresh, light salad. I would inhale this.
Favorite decor: Vintage Travel Posters. Want. So bad. ‘Nuf said.
Favorite feel good: Black Bean Veggie Tacos. An awesome combo of fresh veggies, flavorful cheese, and hearty black beans. This is feel good food, for sure!
Favorite funny. Sorry, but I laughed for legit 10 minutes when I saw this!
Favorite picture. Growing up, my neighbor had a natural hole like this in their fence which their black lab would always stick its nose through. We had so much fun with her. :)
Favorite treat: Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn. Perhaps I’ll make a batch to bring to Snow White?! YUM!
My dad has a heart of gold. He always helps others and is a die hard worker who never complains. He gets up at 3:30 every morning to water all the flowers in town then goes to work at 5 till 6 at night.
I love my Dad’s wacky sense of fun. This is but one example: He would listen to the 1812 Overture on the stereo, then turn it up to full volume when the cannons & explosions started. While I can only imagine what the neighbors thought, we 6 kids thoroughly loved it! Now older, he still shares the fun with the grankids & their friends. The younger generation has dubbed him “Papa Smurf”, and he loves it.
My dad ROCKS! He is a very hard working, loving man. We have worked very hard tu build on upon our relationship since my parents divorced about 4 years ago. Grilling is one of his favorite things to do and one the great past times I have with my dad. I love him with all my heart :)
My Dad is amazing. He would always free his schedule to attend things at school. He would even come down to have lunch with me and my sister at school.
I liked the facebook page too!
My dad taught me how to be a miss fixit and I love being able to carry on that tradition.
Whenever my dad visits his main goal is to entertain and play with my son. I love what a great grandpa he is!
I love that my dad is a great handyman and always has a creative solution. He is also a great grillmaster!
my dad would do anything for his kids!!
Liked on FB!
I could go on and on about the things I love about my dad…He is truly a gift from God. He loves me despite all my failures and sets the example that I want for my future family. This Father’s Day I want to thank my father for all his wisdom, patience, love, and the many times he got all hot and sweaty grilling for the family!
One of the things I love about my dad is that he is always making sure our cars are running good and the oil is changed on time! Even though we are all adults, he still checks in on our cars.
My dad would always explain things to me like I was an adult. I remember in sixth grade, when he showed me his paycheck and where the money went (taxes). He is also an amazing grandpa!