March-ness

It really hasn't been March Madness around here, just March-ness.

Celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday.  The green eggs got VERY green.  Had some powerful food coloring apparently.  Cade, the skeptic

Reese, the one who's willing to eat anything.

We had a nice visit from "Aunt Batenzie" over the weekend.

The weather was beautiful!

I randomly decided that the kids needed these "grow with me" rollerblades.  An impulse buy at its finest.  We will work on growing into them at this point.  But they sure do look the part!

Cade's new favorite thing is to play basketball in the front yard with Matt.  They have so much fun...except when they are working on how to lose gracefully.  Both of them need work on that at times...

St. Patty's Day smoothies!  We make the Pioneer Woman's green smoothie every year...or at least last year and this year.  Cade eats it up!

We have been enjoying our Spring Break.  Lots of rest and relaxation and getting things done around the house.  Garage cleaned out, check.  Basement organized, check.  Closets sorted through, check.  Now ready to celebrate Reese's 3rd birthday this weekend!  

Is it summer yet?!

The Evolution of Emotions

Shameless selfies for days showing off their Valentine's jammies.  We love to play the game in the mirror where the kids say an emotion and then we all make the face.  We are tons of fun around here.

Such sweeties!!

This & That of January

I'm not sure how this got to be TWO months ago before I posted it, but it is what it is.

January-March around here always just seem to be characterized by the daily grind.  Not much excitement to report.  Basketball season, and this and that!  We spent the last few months hoping for a snow day...but no such luck this year!

My little chef--love this!

Sweet smiles...

And the aftermath of that decision...

All I have to say is, bravo to the inventor of the Snackeez.  Bravo.  We love our Snackeez snack cups!!

Met up with friends at Monkey Bizness...at some point in January.

Somehow being air hockey spectators was their favorite part.  Crazies.

Cade has randomly started flashing peace signs in pics...just go with it.

Race track fun

Reese took a 6-week dance class through the Olathe Parks and Rec. It was a good test run to show us we are NOT ready for a more expensive dance class.  She spent the entire "recital" either just standing there or running over to us to tell us she loved us.  Nice gesture, but not a lot of dancing.

Also, sometime in January we had dental check-ups.

Cutest patients ever!

Although I upload pics to put posts "'in-draft" fairly often I now know I shouldn't wait so long to publish them because I can't remember what happened!  Lesson learned...maybe.

Fix #9

Fix #9 has me all sorts of confused...I tried everything on when I opened my box with J & D last night and thought I knew what I was keeping.  But then when I tried everything on today for pics...I found myself changing my mind.  Decisions, decisions!

Loveappella Evie Draw String Funnel Neck Sweatshirt

No question on this one.  I love it.  It's a perfect spring/transition weather weight and a fun coral color.  Keeping it.  Possibly never taking it off.

Mystree Kiria Mixed Material Tee and Bancroft Leighton Metal Bauble Necklace

As if selfies from the front aren't a challenge enough for me?!

Fun shirt...but it has a maternity-ish feel.  Once you've worn maternity clothes you really have a sensitivity to NOT wanting to look like you are wearing maternity clothes when you aren't.  You know?  

Necklace is ok, could take it or leave it...

Honey Punch Mya Plaid & Lace Button-Up

At first glance I thought this was super cute...but J & D agreed that it didn't seem to fit well.  They said it was too big, I say it just seems that my chest is too small for it.

Gilli Astra Sleeveless Maxi Dress

I love the color and fit and everything about this dress.  Maxi dresses are usually super-long on me so I was surprised when this one was the perfect length.  I'm sure I could find something similar that is less expensive...but that takes the convenience out of it.  In the past, when I have sent back items and then planned to "find something similar" I end up just kicking myself for not keeping the fix item.  It's here, it fits, I like it, I will wear it.  Keeping it!

So I'm definitely keeping the first and last item...not sure about the others.  Will think it over for about 24 hours more before I have to send them back!

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Sidenote: I love leopard shoes.  I noticed there were at least two pairs seen in the background of the pics taken in my closet.  Upon counting it up, I have five pairs of leopard print shoes, plus some leopard slippers actually.  They say leopard is a neutral these days so--why not?  Further sidenote: I am LOVING my new leopard print Toms (back right) and wear them all the time! Sidenote over.  :)

Fix #8

Flashback to many months ago...when I received my 8th fix.  I have about 7 blog posts that are in-draft right now.  I've just been lacking the gumption to get them finished and published.  I don't want to let the blog die...but...

Anyway, to refresh your memory, Fix #7 was a bit of a downer. After that I updated my style profile and asked for some very specific pieces in my next fix.  I asked for a sweater with jewel embellishments and a herringbone-like puffer vest with zippers.  Here's what I got in Fix #8:

41Hawthorn Dita Colorblock Sleeveless Ponte Dress

They said to wear it with a white blazer (???) or cardigans.

I did like the colors and the fit of the dress so I ended up keeping it.  Then one day it hit me that I should layer my chambray shirt UNDER the dress and wear it with a statement necklace.  {No pic of this (sorry!) because I'm lazy and never took a pic after my epiphany or the 10 other times I've worn it since then.}  I love the dress with the chambray under it and get several compliments when I wear it.  Wonder what people would say if I wore a white blazer with it?

Renee C Tucker Mixed Print 3/4 Sleeve Blouse

I don't hate it--would never pick it.  But ultimately would have liked it more if it was more of a tunic, not so short in the front.  No thanks.

Fate Lynette Drape Front Cardigan

I like it but ultimately did not end up keeping it.

Skies are Blue Lisa Lace Trim Knit Top

Wasn't sure what to think of this.  It just didn't seem to fit well.  Too wide and again would've liked it to be longer and more of a tunic style.  No thanks.

I did like the earrings but I already have a couple pairs that are similar so I didn't keep them either.

All in all, not that exciting of a fix.  AND notice they did not even attempt to acknowledge my requests.  This one left me questioning my taste altogether.  Maybe I don't know what's stylish at all so I don't know that I should be keeping these items?!  Tough to tell...but I did keep the dress and I do really like it.  It's still exciting to get the package in the mail and try it all on.  Even if I just keep one or two things it's still a very convenient way to shop!

What is Stitch Fix?  Click here!

Past "Fixes" click here.