Living on Cloud Nine: 2025

FRIDAY FAVORITES AND JUST LIKE THAT

And just like that, June is half over! We got the exciting news that we have been hoping for this week, and it won’t be long until I can share. I sure hope you’ve had a great week! It's been pedal to the metal round here and I'm only at about 60% with this nerve/muscle ordeal. Unfortunately, it’s going to rain around these parts this weekend, but I’ll still celebrate my Mr. Nine and very lucky to still have my daddy here on earth!

TWINS

Wednesday, the twins and my mom came over for the day. We had a ball and decided to set up a little mini pool outside, despite having a regular pool, but it wasn’t quite the hit that we thought, they were too busy exploring the property, lol. Snapped a couple pictures in the 10 minutes they were in the pool, lol.

Nature

Hummingbird Sitting

Something had been stealing my hummingbird wire, even carried it all the way to our other patio. Mr. Nine put a higher shepherd hook up, I put fresh hummingbird feed in it and as I was watering my flowers that night this little Ruby, throw a guy decided to sit on top of the swing perch I have out there for them. So stinking cute! GET A PERCH or TWO HERE!

New Duck Family

Mr. Nine and I walk at 5:30 AM every morning, we love seeing the nature. This week we are so excited to see you another new duck family with the tiniest little ducklings.

Coon

Trail Camera

So as I mentioned, something had been stealing the hummingbird water I make. Caught him red-handed on the trail camera! Mean ole' COON!

If you don’t have one of these TRAIL CAMERAS, especially if you live near nature, it is a must not only did the raccoon show up, but so did my favorite neighborhood cat and a robin bird right in front of the camera. So cool.

Outfits

Sweatshirt HERE // Jeans HERE // Sandals HERE

Tank HERE // Pants HERE // Sandals HERE

Sweater HERE // Joggers HERE // Sandals HERE // Earrings HERE

Sprinkles Cocktail

I can’t believe I got no pictures from the night but last weekend we went with two other couples to one of our favorite spots in South Bend and they had the cutest sprinkles cocktail on the menu called Caked Up. And I don't even like sprinkles..whaaat?? But it was pure fun and so yummy!

CHEERS MY DEARS!!!

MAY it be a SWEET WEEKEND!

AND Don't forget to STOP and smell the flowers!

Linking up with Momfessionals // Between Naps on The Porch // Thursday Fashion Files // I Do deClaire // Hello Monday // Sunday's on Silverado // Life and Linda

xoxo

FRIDAY FAVORITES JUST JUNE

Just sweet June! Summer seems to have officially arrived and it’s been a great week. I am dealing with a pinched nerve and while I’m one that wants immediate results in healing, I know it’s going to take a little bit to heal. I’m doing what I can to manage. And it's hair color day today so yay! And I definitely have some Friday favorites for you!

Chicago Getaway

You may remember, Mr. Nine and I shared a Chicago getaway to celebrate our anniversary. What a great time we had. Everything from walking the Riverwalk to shopping to sushi to warm cookies to a tasting menu and at a Michelin restaurant and walking along Lake Michigan. It was a nice getaway!

My Dress HERE (LOVED IT!)

I don't indulge often in pancakes, these cinnamon roll ones at Wildberry were AHHMAZING!!

So were the cookies at Levain in the West Loop. but per Mr. Nine, still not as good as mine, lol.

Our favorite people watching spot in Chicago.

Cutest Outdoor Taco place along the River Walk.

Our beloved Lake Michigan from the West Side Chicago.

Nature

Roses

I always have some nature to share. This week my roses started blooming! There’s nine of them which is perfect and they usually bloom about three times during the summer. This first bloom has been spectacular and smells so good. Waiting on my tea rose from Kathrine to bloom on the middle right, it's filled with buds too.

Sunrise

I also got a beautiful picture of the sunrise through the trees on a morning walk.

The Twins!

Oh what a JOY! It’s truly a delight and honor to spend time with these sweet babes!

We had so much fun at our house a couple days this week!

Remember these $6 Kids Chairs? But yet they sit together on one, lol!

A whole playroom yet they want to play in the closet and

of course sit in picnic baskets, lol!

Outfits

Black-and-White

Well, I love color, especially in the summer for some reason I have a lot of black-and-white with my outfits to share, lol

Try on pic, was wearing this HAT that day BUT OH WHAT a DRESS from Target.

Little red with the TANK HERE // Pants HERE // Sandals HERE

(These are the bomb! I got 4 colors as they work with a regular bra!)

Tank HERE // Sneakers HERE // Pants HERE //Necklace HERE

In Case you Missed It:

The Monthly Amazon Post HERE

HAPPY WEEKEND, HOPE IT'S GREAT!!

Linking up with Momfessionals // Between Naps on The Porch // Thursday Fashion Files // I Do deClaire // Hello Monday // Sunday's on Silverado // Life and Linda

xoxo

AMAZON SUMMER FUN

Hello June! Has summer arrived in your neck of the woods? Depends on the day here, but 80’s today and I’m excited for Summer Fun. So that’s what our link up is about today for me! Things from Amazon for a good time Summer!

Electrolytes // Would You Rather // OFF // Covered Pool Float // // Weird Family Game // Cocktail Mixers // Toss & Catch Game// Twister Splash // Magical Mermaids // Sunshine Tee

Ultima

My favorite electrolytes, especially in the summer! Taste just like lemonade and I just bought the pink lemonade as well. Trust me you need your electrolytes even more in the summer, especially if you sweat a lot. Please give me so much energy!

Would You Rather

Remember during Covid when I used to do the would you rather walk and talk? What a Fun Game to play with your family, especially around the campfire!

OFF

Sometimes in order to have some fun, you have to keep the bugs off! This is the clean version without any harsh ingredients and feels really good on your skin. This is the best price I’ve seen on this version of OFF.

Pool Float

How perfect is this Covered Pool Float to hold all your drinks and snacks and keep them shaded! Plus, it’s just absolutely adorable! Can’t you see a little round charcuterie board on one side, lol.

Our Family Is so Weird Game

Totally got This when all our family is together this July! I can hear the laughter now! I heard this game is so much fun!

Craft Cocktail Drink Mixers

A friend got these mixers for me and I can tell you that they are absolutely delicious! You can even make them a mocktail if you want to.

Waterproof Toss and Catch

We’d love to play this in the pool, on the beach. It’s great for all ages and you’ll have it forever!

Twister Splash

How fun does this Twister Splash Game look? Just imagine the back yard Twister fun!

Magical Mermaids

Got these for the granddaughters! Super fun in the pool plus they are adorable!

Sunshine Tee

This Sunshine T-Shirt just screamed summer! It’s super soft and looks adorable with jeans or jean shorts!

Bonus:

“Cute Summer” too with these Top Dupes!

How adorable are the colors in This Top!!! Get this, I bought this exact top for six times as much last summer. This year when I saw it, I had to get the Amazon version and guess what, it’s exactly the same top! So darling, of course I styled it with white jeans.

Top HERE // White Jeans HERE // Gold Flip Flops HERE // Necklace HERE

You’ve really got to watch for these dupe’s because let me tell you, most of them are identical! The price difference in these two is astronomical and The One from Amazon is only 13 bucks. I will link them both but they are identical and the pattern is so pretty and vibrant and the material very cooling and light.

SAVE VERSION HERE // SPLURGE VERSION HERE

Happy Summa Shopping my loves!

Thank you for linking up your Amazon Purchases with us.

We’d love it if you’d follow both of us on LTK (LikeToKnowIt) where we share more Amazon fashion, beauty and decor.

Jill's LTK HERE

Andrea's LTK HERE

Linking up with Momfessionals and Between Naps on The Porch // Thursday Fashion Files // I Do deClaire // Hello Monday // Sunday's on Silverado // Life and Linda

xoxo

WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAY IT'S BEEN AWHILE

Hi Loves! Happy Wednesday! I’m super excited to join Shay and Sheaffer today for What’s up Wednesday. I've missed it! Can't wait to see what you're all up to as well!

1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS MONTH:

The Tucci Salad I shared HERE

Sirloin patties with high protein sauce in lettuce leaves..will share recipe soon.

Lemon Custard ice cream from my favorite Ice cream shop in Northern Michigan.

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT: Sweet Babes are 20 months old today...goes so fast, here they are last year at 8 months old.

3: WHAT IM LOVING: Little Converse Chuck Taylor SNEAKERS for the twins.

Buy HERE

Time with the sweethearts...Tea Parties, barefoot in the yard, Hummingbird jams, hiding spots at Grammy's..I LOVE IT ALL!!

with Great Grandma!

And This Dog Quote! How very true!

4: WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO:

Saw the new Mission Impossible this past weekend. So good! And a day trip to our favorite Michigan beach town last Saturday.

Gucci Glasses HERE// Earrings HERE

5: WHAT I’M DREADING: Summer going too fast!

6: WHAT I’M WORKING ON: Something SOOOOO exciting it'll be a whole post! Hint word "Second"

7: WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT:

Today at noon starts Extra sweet time with Mr. Nine planned for a few days as our Anni is tomorrow!

Since I wasn’t on the Blog last summer, here’s our Anni dinner attire 2024.

My Dress HERE

Navy lace oh my..LOVE THIS DRESS!

8: WHAT I’M WATCHING & READING:

Watching

Your Friends and Neighbors...Jon Hamm is sooooo good!

Ransom Canyon..Hoy HOTNESS!

The Handmaids Tale...nooooo Not Nick!

Rock the Block..HGTV fun

Tucci in Italy..Love Stanley T!

Reading

Just read Ward D by Frieda McFadden

9: WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Country and loving that the new kids in the country music world are taking their sounds old school.

10: WHAT I’M WEARING: A little bit of everything. Loving "Fruit' wear right now, lol.

Dress HERE

Sweatshirt HERE // Jeans HERE // Similar Hat HERE // Sneakers HERE

11: WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND: Continuing to celebrate and pool time and making lists!

12: WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH: Getting everything ready for The start of Family Vacay! And Monday June 2nd is our Amazon Link-Up. I'll be sharing Summer FUN!