Before we get started…take a peak above ^…do you see the Shop My Closet page? That’s where I’m going to keep links and images of my favorite things. I’ll update it often, adding and removing things as the seasons change. Check back often to shop my closet!
Day 155: About to go in for my annual orthodontist visit. I’m 31 and have had braces 3 times…as an adult! Geeeeeeez! So glad that’s all behind me!
Day 156: The UPS delivered two boxes filled with my favorite things…coffee and candles! It was like Christmas morning for me :). I order my candles online here and my coffee here.
Day 157: I made recipe #1 of 100 of my new series…debuting in August!
Day 158: We went to a fun swim party! Can you spot Kensington? She’s a mess!
Day 159: I spent the day shopping with my mother-in-law and my sweet girl. We had the best time!
Day 160: Shopping with Sheaffer and Shay has begun! Check back tomorrow for the first edition!
Day 161: First day of Vacation Bible School! These two kiddos were so excited and had the best day!
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Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Several things: 1) Your hair looks soooooooooooo good in the first picture. 2) I've never had a Circle E candle. Sure, I could buy one. But wouldn't it be more fun if you just gave me one. 3) Can't wait for Shopping With Us! 🙂
Kelly Jo says
Pretty pictures, per usual! Missed not having a post yesterday morning!
Danielle @ Clean Food Creative Fitness says
I love the shop my closet page! So awesome. I might have to do a little extra shopping now though 😉
Susie says
Watched Sean yesterday on GMA. He and Catherine look so happy. Did you get any behind the scenes info? R they going to move back near you? We all fell in love watching Sean on bachelor
Kelly Stamps says
Circle E candles are the absolute BEST!!!!!! Bird of paradise is my fav!!!!
Braces 3 times? Bless your heart. I just had them once for 4 years (including head gear. Yikes). I need them again for my bottom teeth but no thanks. 😉
Aubs says
Okay…your hair in your orthodontist pic?! FABULOUS!!! Atleast if you had to go, you did so with some seriously awesome hair!!
And i totally thought of you the other day because I love circle e candles but I've never seen them in a store outside of texas until now!!! I was in a hallmark store here and they totally had a whole circle e display!! I was SO excited and immediately thought of you!! =)
pinepod says
First time commenting on your blog! I've had braces twice, once at 7 years old and again as a teenager though and my Dad was my Orthodontist so I didn't have to pay a cent.
Amy
Jenna {Real Simple Girl} says
I didn't get braces until the day after my 21st birthday, so I can relate to having them as an adult. But at least it's worth it in the end!
I'm so excited about the new Shopping with Shay and Sheaffer posts, and I love that we can shop your closet now, too!
Blankenship Babbles says
Can't wait to see what you ladies show us with your shopping collaboration. Shay, if you love Green Mountain coffee…try the wild mountain blueberry – trust me…it is beyond amazing!!! {if you do, let me know what you think…mandyblankenship@hotmail.com}
Jaren says
Ooooh so excited about your sneak peeks of things to come! Does Kensington sleep in the sponge rollers…can't remember if that is what you said you used or not???
Also, I heard you get a mention on Kidd Kraddick this morning! It must be so flattering and really weird at the same time! I would just want to burst and call in!
Mix and Match Mama says
Kensington sleeps in sponge rollers to get her hair that curly, yes!
Lynn {A Taste of Country} says
Love Kensington's curly hair! Do you put the curlers in while her hair is wet or do you use any hair products?
mel @ the larson lingo says
K's sponge roller hair….SO cute! I used sponge rollers all the time as a kid, I need to bust them out for my girls!
Can't WAIT to find out what your new series is! And, so excited about shopping with S & S!
Abby says
First time commenting on your blog!! Your kids are so cute!
Anonymous says
Love your blog…but are you ever tired, rundown, sick, down, etc or is your life a perfect as your blog depicts it to be?
Sarah
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh Sarah! Did you not read the caption under the first picture? I've had braces 3 times as an adult! Far from perfect. Go back and read girlfriend…my blog is full of ups and downs (miscarriage, infertility,18 months of morning sickness, surgeries, therapy…and so on).
I will never be sick of my life. Your life is yours to make the best of. I chose to make it happy and positive (despite the hard times)…I hope you can look to your own life and do the same.
Amy F. says
I must say your hair looks amazing in the first picture! After your post a few weeks ago, you talked me into buying my first Circle E candle, and I must say I was NOT disappointed. They are amazing and make my home feel so much more warm and cozy. I would like go thank you for opening your life and heart to all of us! Seeing your positive outlook helps me to do the same. You touch many lives through this, and I personally feel that you will be blessed because of it.
Amy F.
Jen {Whimsy at Heart} says
I can't wait for shopping with Sheaffer & Shay tomorrow! Yay!
Aubrey says
Love those VBS pictures! And a new recipe series?! If it's even HALF as awesome as your bundt cakes, I'm totally on board!
Anonymous says
Hey Shay,
I do look at the positive side. And I love my life – my husband and kids are amazing. I just feel like you are losing your relatability by always talking about how amazing your life is… Yes this was a family blog at first, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore, so if you are writing for readers, it would be nice if your blog was less superficial and more real. Just my opinion, sarah
Mix and Match Mama says
Hey Sarah,
Feel free to email me at mixandmatchmama@yahoo.com if you really want to chat. This is my blog about my life. All of it. I do feel like my life is amazing. I'm saved by grace, I have a wonderful family, I have work that I love, a roof over my head…I'm not going to pretend like I don't feel 100% blessed by all of that. Of course there are hard days…but I don't dwell on them (and blogging about that would be dwelling). You should email me. You sound like you need some encouragement in your own life.