What I Wore Wednesday

{Wednesday}
Tank: Anthropologie
Tee: Gap
Jeans: J.Crew
Wedges: Target

{Thursday}
Tee: Gap
Jeans: Banana Republic outlet
Heels: Privo

{Friday}
Tee: Anthropologie
Pants: Calvin Klein
Boots: Target

{Monday}
Sweater: Anthropologie
Tee: Target
Jeans: J.Crew
Wedges: Target

{Tuesday}
Top: Anthropologie
Tee: Old Navy
Leggings: Hue
Boots: Forever 21

Over the Weekend

Last week was Spring Break for our area and even though I work for the school district, I sadly don't get the week off {or the summer, due to being a 12-month employee}. I did get a lot accomplished with such a quiet office, which helped keep work off my mind for the weekend. Throughout the weekend {+ the end of the week}, we had dinner with family & friends. On Thursday, we headed over to our friend's/neighbor's house for dinner & TV. We usually head over on Mondays to watch the Bachelor, but since it's over to the summer, we moved our standing dinner dates to Thursday night. I'll be honest, I look forward to these EVERY week!

{Kristi never fails to provide a delicious meal for us!}

On Friday, we headed west to Monmouth to have dinner with Sam's cousin + her husband and play a couple hands of pinochle. {Sorry, no pictures were taken.} Saturday brought some time in the kitchen & yard for us. While Sam took to both the front & back lawn, I took to the kitchen, making maple scones & cleaning it top to bottom.

For the scones, I went with Living the Swell Life's "Must-Make Maple Scones" recipe and it didn't disappoint. Shortly after we finished with our respective tasks, Charles & Kristi asked if we wanted to head to the Woodburn Outlets. As someone who can always go shopping {right mom?}, we were in! It was fun to wander around & check out stores with someone who likes the same thing as you. Plus, I scored a top for under $4! {Sidenote to Kristi: you've got a shopping buddy in me anytime you want! :)} Saturday night brought us with more plans {which is highly unlike us!} - dinner + a movie with Sam's cousin + her husband. They had talked about going the night before and invited us along. Our original plan was to see The Tourist, but it was sold out. We ended up going to grab pizza & then coming back to the theater to see The Green Hornet. Good company, food, & movie! And after a busy Saturday, we've resorted back to our usual way - lounging around watching movies + basketball games. How was your weekend?

What I Wore Wednesday

Not much to say this week, except that my sweaters are seeing the outside world. It felt like we were getting close to Spring with a short stint of nice weather, but the rain has returned and will probably stick around for a while.

{Wednesday}
Sweater: J.Crew
Tee: J.Crew
Jeans: J.Crew outlet
Shoes: Keds

{Thursday - St. Patrick's Day}
Jacket: Anthropologie
Top: Anthropologie
Jeans: J.Crew
Flats: Toms

{Friday}
Sweater: hand-me-down from SIL
Tank: American Eagle
Jeans: J.Crew
Flats: Privo

{Sunday}
Top: Anthropologie
Pants: Anthropologie
Wedges: Target

{Monday}
Sweater: Nordstrom
Tee: Anthropologie
Jeans: J.Crew outlet
Flats: Urban Outfitters
Not pictured: my North Face jacket, which I wore all day
due to the heaters being out at work {read: so cold!}

{Tuesday}
Scarf: Gap
Tee: hand-me-down from SIL
Jeans: Gap
Boots: Forever 21

Over the Weekend

Even though this weekend wasn't nearly as exciting as the previous, there was still some noteworthy highlights {mainly having to do with food}.

Friday night brought our good friends over for dinner, featuring steak, potatoes, & salad all made by my husband! Following dinner, we headed over to Charles & Kristi's house for March Madness + Kristi's "Good Luck Kansas" cake {pictured below}.


Saturday brought a haircut for Sam {I think I'm finally getting the hang of it}, a new hook in the laundry room {I love a good monogram!} , and some general house cleaning.

I was also invited over to Kristi's house again to partake in her rendition of Cupcake Wars! And if you know me at all, you know I have a hard time turning down a cupcake :) Check out the details over on her {awesome new} blog.

Sunday was spent lounging on the couch watching some March Madness & getting sucked into the first season of Damages.

How was your weekend?

What I Wore Wednesday

This week brought quite a few events {more than usual for us at least}:
*A couple work meetings,
*A trip to the beach,
*Dinner out with great friends,
*And an audit interview.

While this might look just like any other week around here, I can notice a few slight differences, which is to say it's nice to see some of my lesser worn clothes getting some attention for a change.

{Wednesday}
Tee: Downeast Basics
Belt: Anthropologie
Pants: Old Navy
Flats: Privo

{Thursday}
Sweater: Gap
Top: Anthropologie
Jeans: J.Crew outlet
Flats: Toms

{Friday}
Sweater: H&M
Tee: Victoria's Secret
Jeans: Gap
Flats: Privo

{Saturday}
Hat: gift
Jacket: North Face
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Flats: Privo
Pup: Lily :)

{Monday}
Sweater: Martin + Osa
Tee: J.Crew outlet
Jeans: Banana Republic outlet
Heels: Born

{Tuesday}
Tee: Old Navy
Dress: Gap
Leggings: Land End Canvas
Heels: Born

Over the Weekend

My inlaws are two of the most selfless people I know & this weekend was no different. Who thinks to invite their kids to their birthday weekend getaway at the beach? My MIL & FIL, that's who! After being gifted a cute beach house for the weekend, they turned around & invited all of us to join them. Sadly, Matt & Krista couldn't make it {you two were very missed!}, but the rest of us jumped at the chance to get away for a night!







Some of the highlights:
*Multiple {long} walks to the promenade and only one resulted in getting rained on!
*Eating Tillamook ice cream {the best!} despite the cold weather.
*Seeing our pup, Lily, have the time of her life running around on the beach & chasing the seagulls.
*And as usual, there was a lot of food, games, & good conversation.

I mentioned it a couple times throughout the weekend, but only having been up to Seaside once or twice before, I'm pretty sure it is my favorite Oregon beach town and I can't wait to go back!

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What I Wore Wednesday

Last week feels like a blur {due to the baby shower prep & the dreary weather}... I also can't find Wednesday's photo, so I'm just hoping I remembered to get dressed {kidding! I did!}.

{Thursday}
Top: Gap
Pants: Anthropologie
Boots: Forever 21

{Friday}
Top: Anthropologie
Tee: Gap
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Shoes: Toms

{Sunday}
Sweater: Nordstrom
Top: Anthropologie
Jeans: J.Crew Outlet
Shoes: Toms

{Monday}
Tee: Land's End Canvas
Jeans: Banana Republic outlet
Heels: Born

{Tuesday}
Vest: Land's End Canvas
Top: hand-me-down from SIL
Jeans: J.Crew outlet
Wedges: Target

Weekend Highlights

Finally, something worth while to post on the blog! :) This weekend was all kinds of fun, celebrating both birthdays for Krista & momma Donna {belated & early, respectively} as well as showering our unborn niece {she made out like a bandit when it came to gifts!}. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves, so enjoy!

{Gift-giving is one of my favorite things because I love to see their reactions
when I find something that just calls out their name.}

{Tissue paper pom poms - easy & adorable!}

{Since, my SIL is a big fan of birds, I saw these & thought they'd be perfect in the baby's room.}

{I'm envious of my other SIL (the one who's not pregnant :)) because of her skills
with baking & decorating - these were the cutest bird cookies she made for favors!}

{And finally, a must on any occasion - a picture of us three sisters!}

Friday ABC Fun

These little ABC questions have been going around my blog reader this week and I thought I'd share my answers as an easy end to the week/get-to-know me post. Plus, there hasn't been much else except "What I Wore Wednesday" happening around Grable Tales lately, so enjoy a little something different. Happy Friday!

A. Age: 25

B. Bed size: Queen.

C. Chore you dislike: Cleaning the kitchen.

D. Dogs: Lily, the Chihuahua Pomeranian mix {or so we’ve been told} and I still think about Buster all the time, so I'll count him too.

E. Essential start to your day: Checking my email, twitter, facebook, and blogs.

F. Favorite color: Pink.

G. Gold or silver: Silver.

H. Height: About 5 foot, 2 inches.

I. Instruments you play(ed): Never played one {I sang in the choir throughout school}, however Sam played the trombone through high school & college and I frequently ask him to play for me {which doesn’t ever happen}.

J. Job title: Accounting Clerk, which sounds like more than it is.

K. Kids: None, except for Lily {see D.}.

L. Live: Salem, Oregon.

M. Mom’s name: Cyndi.

N. Nicknames: Little Meaggs, Meag-Train, Meagherific, Kitten, Roommate.

O. Overnight hospital stays: None.

P. Pet peeves: Lately, distracted drivers.

Q. Quote from a movie: “Be deliriously happy or at least leave yourself open to be.”-- Meet Joe Black

R. Righty or lefty: Righty.

S. Siblings: {by marriage & blood} -- Josh {31}, Laura {30}, Krista {29}, Matt {26}, Daniel {21}, Tommy {21}, & Brian {14}.

T. Time you wake up: Around 6am. Maybe later on the weekends, if my body allows.

U. Underwear: Weird question, but I’m a fan of Victoria’s Secret.

V. Vegetables you don’t like: My in-laws definitely know this about me -- tomatoes!

W. What makes you run late: The internet… time seems to fly by & before I know it I’m late {which isn’t like me}.

X. X-rays you’ve had: As far as I know, none.

Y. Yummy food you make: I’m a big fan of cupcakes & baking in general.

Z. Zoo animal favorites: I like the elephants & monkeys, but honestly haven't been to the zoo since I was a child.

What I Wore Wednesday

A pretty simple week in my opinion. Some repeats {J.Crew outlet jeans - my current favorites} and some basic tops kept me warm through out ever changing weather.

{Wednesday}

Sweater: hand-me-down from SIL
Tee: Anthropologie
Jeans:
Wedges: Target

{Thursday}
Tee: Gap
Jeans: Calvin Klein
Boots: Costco

{Friday}
Tee: hand-me-down from SIL
Jeans: J.Crew outlet
Boots: Target

{Saturday}
Sweater: Ann Taylor Loft
Top: Anthropologie
Tank: Downeast Basics
Jeans: J. Crew outlet
Flats: Toms

{Monday}
Tee: Downeast Basics
Jeans: J.Crew outlet
Flats: Naturalizer

{Tuesday}
Necklace: Anthropologie
Tee: hand-me-down from SIL
Jeans: Banana Republic outlet
Heels: Born