I’m quite melancholy today because we should’ve been in Bloomington, the first college graduation of the year was to happen this weekend. It’s going to be freezing cold here and I have to carry all my flowerpots inside, all 24 of them and cover all in the ground because it supposed to frost. In a couple weeks will have a dinner to celebrate our graduates. This Friday favorites is part one of two. I’m not even going to go into the soft opening for our state this week, let’s just say we’re going to continue to do our diligence and stay home for the most part. And this Friday Favs is packed full of goodness!
1. Our IU Graduate
Tomorrow was the Day
Tomorrow, we would’ve attended our first graduation at Indiana University for this handsome and brilliant son of ours! I cannot even tell you how incredibly proud we are of this young man and all that he has achieved! Plus, he’s just a genuine sweetheart! I’m not gonna lie, I’ve cried several tears over not being able to see my kids graduate. I even wrote a Blog Post about it. But, the company Herff Jones was sweet enough to send the boys their caps and gowns so we can get some pictures at home and in a couple months we will travel to IU and get some pictures down there with the whole family. For now, I got some in the backyard to commemorate what would’ve been the commencement tomorrow. It was extra special because this is Indiana University’s bicentennial year and all the kids got special copper tassels to commemorate those 200 years. Next week I’ll share our other graduate as his ceremony would’ve been on the 16th.
His division had this on their Instagram
He was their Student Government President
Special Tassel
And I had to share this. Even though his degree is in Informatics and Business, once upon a time he dressed up as a doctor when he was four years old for Halloween. At that time, I worked at the hospital so my friends in HR made him a special badge and our materials management department got him the mask, and the booties and a coworker made his scrubs. So stinking cute and the mask is pretty relevant today, LOL
2. The YETI Bartender
"Bailey's Chocolate Martini"
If you know me, and you know I am absolutely crazy about Bailey’s Irish cream! I especially love in the fall and winter in hot chocolate and coffee. However, imagine my delight when the idea spring in my mind to do a Bailey’s chocolate martini for the Yeti Bartender! It is not only gorgeous, but it is absolutely delicious! Check it out!!
3. Queen of the Pool
I got the sweetest surprise in the mail this week! At first it was a sweet mystery because I didn’t know who it was from but in the back my mind, I had a feeling it might be this darling friend of mine! My dear Lisa From Coast to Coast who all of you know and Love, had sent me a package through the mail that she handed directly to the postman. Well, it never made it and it was full of all of my favorite things as Lisa knows me so well and has impeccable taste! She felt horrible that the USPS lost my package and was so precious to send me this T-shirt that I absolutely adore! She and I are both big-time pool girls and this T-Shirt is so me! I love it so much and I love her!
BUY POOL TEE HERE // EARRINGS HERE // TILE BRACELETS HERE
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It is freezing cold in Indiana now, but we got lucky this past weekend and were able to have our first pool day of the season! The temperature was in the high 70s and the pool was perfect. Here are some highlights including my new favorite hard seltzer, strawberry, whip cream and amaretto snacks, my new elephant ears all potted and...
...... on our pool shed, a robin bird has built a nest and laid five eggs! It was also Lisa who told me that the mama Robin just lays one egg a day. So cool. I cannot wait to see the sweet little one’s hatch. We try to stay as far away from it as possible to give her space!
4. Bibs Again
Wearing my Jean overalls in every season. You remember when I styled it with a black turtleneck and sock booties? Well, with the warmer weather, I can just put a white tank underneath and maybe a lightweight button up over it.
Top HERE // Bibs HERE & HERE // Tennis Shoes HERE // Tank Top HERE
5. Misc. Fun
POSTS OF THE WEEK
Wednesday ~ Bringing The Brights 
AIR FRYER
Yep! I finally did it. And I should just call this Friday Favorites the Lisa edition because After discussing it with her, I bought the air fryer she recommended and I’m so excited to try different recipes in it. BUT first attempt, I burnt the fries, the boys said NOT to use the fries preset as it is way too long. THOUGHTS PLEASE.....so I don't burn anything else.
BUY AIR FRYER HERE
LEOPARD SANDALS
I am crazy for leopard shoes especially, but I have this quirk where I like them to be the genuine calf hair, so I was so excited to find these heeled sandals in the perfect leopard.
BUY SHOES HERE
SPACE BUNS
I put my hair in space buns the other day. I loved them but my poll on Insta showed only about 2/3 of you liked them, lol.
COVID MEMES
MOM
Mother’s Day will look very different this year. We won’t be going out for brunch and we will be masked, and no hugs but I will get to see her and nothing can diminish a mother’s love!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to so many out there. I know it is a tough day for some and extra tough in other ways this year. Try to make it a good weekend! Love you all!
