Picture Proofs

A pic of Branner's proofs. So pleased! I ordered all of them...

Souper Sunday

My latest Modern Parent article can be found here! It's about a Kirby family fall tradition...Souper Sunday! Tons of soup recipes! Comment with your favorite soup recipe or a link to it, please : Thanks so much for reading/supporting my column!

A Few Phone Pics

Senator Hair + RayBans = Future Politician...Kennedy Style

I love the wind in my hair!

I. Love. Snuggies.

Organizing Gigi's shower. Further proof I am my father's child.

 Most bloggers like to call this a phone photo dump, but I just don't like the way that sounds.  Just a few pics off my phone! 

Fun Weekend!

We are already halfway through an amazing weekend! Here's what we have on tap:

• Friday--Date Night--Breast Cancer Fundraiser at Blackfinn and dinner at Vida (I highly recommend this restaurant! It was our first time there, and we will definitely be going back. The surf & turf tacos are to die for!) Fun! I love date night. Barry and I make a point to get out of the house alone together once a week. It gives us something to look forward to and time to unwind together and just enjoy each other's company.
• Saturday--Beautiful weather--Chick-fil-A breakfast (Branner's favorite, he loves their hashbrowns), a trip to Costco/Lowes for the boys, a little down time for me, lots of playing in the yard, a neighborhood walk, playing at Jen's, a solid nap for B and grilling out with friends for dinner. Great day all around!
• Sunday--Family--B and I are packing up and heading to visit Gigi and Big Papa for the night tomorrow night. We are so excited to see them and Uncle Blakey, Lindsay and Tyler! We may even go shoe shopping and go to a pumpkin patch while we're there.

I love weekends, don't you?!?!

Picture Day

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Today was picture day at Branner's school! I am so excited about seeing the proofs! His teacher, Ms. Vivian told me that he wasn't really smiling in the pics but that they are beautiful. I hope she's right! 

We got B all dressed up in a tractor longall and new shoes for the big day. My friend, Lauren, had a Shrimp & Grits Kids trunk show a few months back, and we ordered two longalls. B's Christmas outfit last year came from them and I cannot say enough about how great Shrimp and Grits is! The quality, the pricing, the fit: all amazing. I highly recommend this brand if you are looking for some adorable (and Southern to a "t") clothing for your little one--girl or boy!  

Pumpkin Fun...In Just A Diaper

 Branner and I picked up a few decorative pumpkins and gourds during our weekly trip to the 'Teet. He loved playing with them after his nap yesterday! Welcome, Fall!

Mac & Cheese

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Mr. Picky has found something new that he LOVES! I saw this delightful treat (hello, each serving has a full serving of veggies!) at the 'Teet yesterday and decided to give it a shot. I'll try anything once to see if Branner will eat it. This was totally worth every penny! It tasted great (I tested) and he devoured a huge helping along with some strawberries and blueberries for dinner. Looks like I'll be stocking up on the Veggie Macaroni & Cheese!