Can you believe that it is August already? This summer has been going so quickly and I feel as if we haven’t done anything yet.

This month I am focusing on soaking up all of the summer we possibly can before the weather cools down. It feels like it already has, I don’t have the air on as I’m typing this because it’s only 72° at the moment. Our weekends are booked through the end of the month, which makes me so excited for what’s to come and I cannot wait to spend some quality time outdoors, in the sun with the people I love.

Life lately has been sweet and busy. I started work again last month so the last few weeks have been busy as we adjust. I came back into things at the high point of the month so it was to be expected and getting us all on schedules that make us happy and functioning humans has been my number one goal. Baby has been growing rapidly and we are all sleeping a little bit more, always a good thing!

I’m going to try something a little different this month and share a few things we have been up to/doing/enjoying etc. and then chat more about things to come.

Watching…

Lots of The Great British Baking Show, esp. during feedings and cleaning sessions in the kitchen. It is definitely inspiring little trips to the bakery more often, which I’m not complaining about. We also watched Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar over the weekend and laughed so much! Love Kristen Wiig!

Craving…

All of the sweets! And sweaters. I am just starting to put together my autumn wish list and plan out my style goals for the season—putting together a post on this! It’s looking like I’ll be working from home for the foreseeable future and being that I haven’t bought new jeans since 2019 I’m going to need a few updates to my wardrobe. I did a good job at getting myself dressed and ready each day early pandemic and throughout my pregnancy, but these days it’s gotten a little too casual and I’d like to get myself back into the habit of getting ready each day—even if that is at 4pm.

Going…

I am itching to get back out to the beach and on the water. We are considering a day trip this weekend if the weather is nice and have some solid time blocked out later this month dedicated to beach and lake days. Fingers crossed the weather cooperates! It has been such a rainy, overcast summer around these parts.

Would also love love love to get out to the vineyards again at some point! I’m thinking maybe if things are steady to plan something around my birthday come September.

Doing…

Trying my best to get myself back into a good workout routine. Before my pregnancy I had been doing p.volve for a few years and loved it. It was a great program and helped me build a lot of strength, but when I got pregnant I kind of just stopped and started doing Rebecca Louise workouts. Love her positive energy, she is so motivating! I’m setting a goal for myself to complete a personal challenge and will hopefully be able to do a sit up again one day without assistance.

I am also trying to be more consistent with Instagram. You may have noticed that I have been posting a lot more lately. My goal is to continue on a regular schedule and grow and connect more on that platform because I truly enjoy taking photos and sharing the things that I love. Also if you have anything you’d like to see on there let me know! Trying to work myself up to doing video stories. For someone who worked in TV for so long you’d think I’d have picked up how to behave on camera. Nope, ha!

Upcoming here on the blog…

This month I plan to share a few posts about style and baby items, and maybe a recipe if I can get my act together.

What I’m shopping for fall and baby items that we love and actually use are already in the works! If you have any posts you would like to see or questions, comments, please feel free to drop me a line or leave a comment down below!

And Happy August! xx

[ all images via ]