Merry Christmas
TikTok Trends
I always enjoy following along with current trendy things on social media. Even though I don’t post there super regularly, it’s still fun to think about what I would post if I was following along with the viral TikTok challenges (minus dances because, well, just no). Most of the ones I’m excited about lately are Pinterest related – so enjoy these few fun things and maybe I’ll share some again in the future when new ones pop up.
Jacqueline-Core
This one was made by searching my name and “core” on Pinterest.
I’m a huge fan of the French vibes that my name always brings about. Plus books and a solid quote. I’m sold.
Jacqueline Aesthetic
Searched “Jacqueline Aesthetic” on Pinterest. Mind readers. Censor for tiny eyes.
Doesn’t the second to last photo remind you of a Taylor Swift album? Just me, ok cool. PS. Writing a post about all my thoughts on Taylor Swifts new album with a whole list of my favorite songs.
If My Pinterest Board Was My __________
Curated Pinterest boards showcasing all my favorites.
Simultaneously my favorite to make and the longest to put together. I did have some of these things already pinned, but it was fun to categorize them in this way. Attitude and aesthetic are spot on. I normally say “neutral” is my favorite color, but I had to do something a little more visually interesting for this!
If I were a __________ (according to Kevin)
I asked Kevin, “If I were a __________ (color, season, fruit, etc.) what would I be? These were his answers.
- Color: coral
- Season: fall
- Fruit: blueberries
- Time of day: nap time
- Flower: mums
- Thing: magic 8 ball
- Holiday: Christmas
- Weather: 73 degrees and partly sunny
- Food: nachos
Ok, this was fun. I’m here for all of the things that are supposed to describe me. Obviously, if I didn’t agree it wouldn’t be here. They are all curated and lovely and I just want to keep them here as a reminder of silly things we do like I wish I still had my last MySpace Top 8, Favorite Xanga Quotes and Tumblr reposts. RIP to all those websites, ok bye for now.
Week in the Life 2022 | Sunday
I almost didn’t even bother posting this, but instead I’m just going to keep it real. Callahan being under the weather and sleeping poorly meant that I wasn’t as focused taking photos for the day. We stayed at home and tried to relax a bit – something we are both learning how to do.
As we wrap up the week of photos and words, I would just encourage you to take photos of the day-to-day, the things that feel mundane, and the routines. It truly is so worthwhile when you look back through photos a few years from now. If you want to look back through other Week in the Life installments I’ve posted, you can do that here.
8:58 AM // Another morning, another breakfast shot. There are so many things I love about this house. The lighting and floors are *chef’s kiss*.
9:56 PM // More Bluey and trying to help him relax. You’d have no idea he is sick!
4:40 PM // The sun is setting and we had beautiful light pouring into our house. Kev was out running errands and grabbing food for the week. Super thankful to be tag-teaming all the things.
9:59 PM // Stayed up late Marco Poloing with Taylor and Sarah. I had this ceramic tree (that brings back lots of memories from childhood Christmases) all lit up. Even though I said we’re not putting up Christmas for a few weeks, it’s still sweet to have a little hint at the excitement of the holiday season. I just know it’s going to be so fun watching Callahan experience all the joy.
Thank you for following along on this journey!
Week in the Life 2022 | Saturday
8:29 AM // Breakfast with the whole fam. It’s a bit later today because we slept in more than we can on week days.
9:33 AM // First snow of the season. This was really the only way I could take a picture of snow and actually capture a flurry.
10:15 AM // Callahan is really into bubbles right now. When we past these iridescent ornaments in Hobby Lobby he pointed and shouted “BUBBLES!!!” So we got a few for our tree that we are still probably a few weeks out from putting up.
10:42 AM // I mean, McDonald’s DOES diet coke. Yes, I got three for the two of us. No shame in my LDC game.
11:06 AM // Peekaboo is a favorite game these days. I’m obsessed.
11:24 AM // The best toys are at the bottom of the basket.
3:28 PM // Saturday OOTD vibes.
6:37 PM // Quintessential dinner table with a toddler shot.
7:00 PM // We use our Google Nest to listen to music 24/7. Kevin turned on Christmas music for the first time this year but my current go-to is Taylor Swift’s new Midnights album.
2:51 AM // Technically it’s Sunday, but it feels right to add it here. Callahan started feeling a bit under the weather and I woke up to him coughing in the middle of the night through the monitor. Just wanted to capture this real life in this season.
Week in the Life 2022 | Friday
Friday is here! And it’s Veteran’s Day. I saw this on Hallmark’s Instagram and it sums up exactly how I feel about the day.
7:12 AM // These girls wait *SooOoo patiently* for us to get up and feed them in the morning. Counted 5 yawns in my face before I rolled out of bed.
7:23 AM // I washed my hair yesterday evening, so the only reasonable plan is to straighten it. For as curly as my hair is, I’m thankful that this only takes about 20 minutes. Kevin was feeding Callahan in the meantime so we could still make it to daycare on time.
11:00 AM // WORK WORK WORK WORK WORK.
5:11 PM // I picked up Callahan and Kevin picked up Flat Branch for dinner. All the praise hands for no cooking on a Friday.
6:11 PM // Play time! Willow was licking Kevin, he doesn’t have her in a choke hold. LOLOL
7: 09 PM // We ended up turning on Bluey to wrap up our evening. It’s the only kids show I’m remotely cool with watching.
8:08 PM // Early to bed. I am listening to Maybe Now by Colleen Hoover on audiobook so I listened that curled up next to the pups.
Here’s to a great weekend!
Week in the Life 2022 | Thursday
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I love this project. I love capturing the “mundane” and the day to day because it’s what makes up life! It’s so easy to forget tiny details and moments and what felt like a priority in different seasons. Doing life with Kevin, our family, my job – it all looks pretty different different than it did the last time I participated in Week in the Life. It’s so sweet to be able to use these photos and words to reminisce on the sweetness of this life and the growth that has happened year after year.
7:23 AM // These dogs are the first ones up most mornings, ready for food yet here they are not even a half an hour later snuggled back into OUR bed. As a side note, we got new side tables (which replaced ones I made for us right before we got married) and I am OBSESSED with how clean they look. The other ones had an opening, but no drawer so you could see all of our stuff at all times. I think this is so much sleeker and minimal looking.
7:38 AM // Cheerios for the boy as part of his breakfast. Notice who got out of bed when the cheerios came out.
8:00 AM // Got his shoes on and now it’s my turn. We talk, sing, and make faces – mornings are the absolute sweetest.
8:22 AM // THE SKY.
4:19 PM // Took zero pictures during the workday today. Snapped this one as I was getting in my car – all the necessities (computer, notebook, and planner) all in one picture. Also I’m a huge fan of my Portland Leather Goods Medium Crossbody. This was a late night purchase while I was feeding Callahan almost a year ago (there were lots of those…whoops) and it’s easily one of the best bags I’ve ever had.
4:50 PM // I got home right before Kevin left to pick up Callahan. I told him I was going to start on leaves in the backyard before it rains tonight so he started leaf blowing while I was bagging. We make a pretty good team. I definitely didn’t think about how I’d do chores like this with a baby – but tag teaming it is just one way we make it work!
5:52 PM // Tacos for dinner! This is Callahan’s plate – don’t worry, he didn’t get any full blue berries.
7:01 PM // It was a rough nap day, so we started the bedtime routine a little earlier than normal. We read a few books including this one – Honey Bear, I’m Grateful for You by Slumberkins. He has the lovey to go with it and it’s all about gratitude, which is just precious.
8:20 PM // After bedtime, we wrapped up all the leaves from the backyard – there were 15 bags total. Which means I’m pooped and it’s time for a shower, hanging on the couch, and bed.
Hope you had a great Thursday!