This morning our family enjoyed blueberry pancakes before Mass. As we had run out of the "just add water," variety, I whipped up some of these {+blueberries}, and they were amazing! Both my little ones gobbled them up--slathered in a think layer of peanut butter, of course, because that's how we do it around here. As an added bonus, the recipe uses half whole wheat flour, as well as apple sauce instead of oil--a keeper for sure.
We decided last minute to attend the 8:30am Mass instead of the 11am Mass, so I only had 20 minutes to get the kids and myself ready! Since I didn't have a lot of time, I grabbed the dress I just bought to wear to my brother-in-law's rehearsal dinner {...in less than two weeks! So excited for Christian & Jacquie!}. I tried it on at Marshell's, whilst corralling my two youngsters into the dressing room stall over.andover.andover. At one point, I did have to run out of the dressing room with my shirt half off to grab an escapee. Fun.
Amid the chaos, I was able to catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror, and I fell in love with this dress. I really like the color, and it makes me feel feminine.
Dress: Pinky{?} via Marshell's
Chunky Heels: Merona via Target
Earrings: handmade from New Mexico--Christmas gift from my aunt
Bracelet:Stella & Dot--raffle prize at MOPs
Ring: Francesca's
Little Miss is wearing a dress from Children's Place.
In his homily, our priest cited an article he read about the plight of America {sorry, I don't remember the source--I was listening, whispering a book to my baby, and trying not to be drawn on by my toddler all at the same time ;)}. Basically, the author of the article suggested that we are a nation of hedonism, relativism, and materialism {and one more equally uplifting -ism that I can't remember right now}. As depressing as it was, I know there is truth to it.
He also mentioned that Princeton professor, Peter Singer {the same winner who supports infanticide}, believes that anyone who prefers the human species to any other species is guilty of "speciesism," in the same vein as racism {gag me}.
On the bright side, he also talked about Pope Francis' beautiful new Encyclical, "Lumen Fidei" ("The Light of Faith"). You can read an overview of the encyclical here.
Hope you all have a great Sunday! Visit Fine Linen and Purple for more WIWS!
My computer has been broken for the past month or so...making it impossible for me to blog. However, I have been reading blogs galore, via my iPad and have really been wanting to participate in Jen's 7 days of blogging challenge...so I am starting today! Wish me luck!
The dress is very cute and the color is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love the color, too. It's the only piece of mint clothing I have, but I am thinking it's time to find some more :)
DeleteCute dress! (and cute little Gem) Funny because I was just searching "mint" clothing on Pinterest. I have been wanting some mint skinny jeans. Can't wait to wear that dress in a few months..oh wait, in like a year cause my belly will be too big by then! lol :)
ReplyDeleteWell, that's ironic :) This dress might actually fit over the belly...but it might make it too short. You will have to try it and see :)
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DeleteYou look so great and that smile on your little girls face is just fabulous! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary! Yes, Gemma is a cutie...and always ready to cheese it for the camera :)
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