It's time for my Friday link up with A Little Bit of Everything and Momfessionals.
On Fridays I share things that made me happy from the week - a photo, a song, a quote, a beauty product, a recipe, a pair of cute shoes, etc. If it's a product, sometimes it's something I actually own and sometimes something I just saw online that gave me a smile. Sometimes it's serious and sometimes it's silly. I suppose I believe that God is in the simple details of life and yes, I can even find Him in a tube of lipstick.
Good morning and Happy Summer! We had our first full week of everybody home from school and work and all the things. Although they're not exactly home much. My boys are in and out all day and the pantry is constantly empty, but it's been lots of fun to have them all under one roof. We also have a beautiful day on tap with a high of 85 degrees, so I want to get outside asap. This will be quick.
PS Dallas Friends, I'm so sorry to brag about the weather. I see you and your 103 degrees. Wishing you a day of a fully functioning A/C and a large diet coke with Sonic ice. Godspeed, my sweaty friends.
Here are some favorites from the week:
1. Thank You - Ben Rector
This song from Ben Rector makes me weep. It's so simple and sweet. I can't remember if I heard this song before I started writing last week's 1 Friday Favorite or after. Either way it continues to take me out every time I hear it.
2. Chicken Scallopini
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With all of the boys home for the summer I've been cooking a lot more. Coming up with something to feed these people is the hardest part, so I grabbed a folder of old recipes I had. Remember lo so many years ago when we wrote out recipes on paper? I found this Chicken Scallopini from Cooking Light. It was a hit with all the people.
3. Madewell Dress
I bought this dress at Madewell when it was on sale for 30% off. It also comes in black and in white. I've decided that this is the summer I am fully committed to wearing things that barely touch my body. There will be no constriction - nothing form fitting, nothing tightening, nothing squeezing. There shall be neither button nor zipper if I can help it. Most of the time, it will be the summer of the dress or the overalls or perhaps something with an elastic waistband. This is what it has come to, folks. Soon enough we all become Mrs. Roper.
4. Brian Regan Stand Up Specials
Brian Regan has long been one of our family's favorite comedians. Steve and I first saw him live before we were married. At that time, a friend encouraged us to go see him and we had never even heard of him. I left that show with sore muscles in my face and my stomach from laughing so hard. He is brilliant and totally family friendly. Not a curse word to be found. No topics that make you blush. You can watch this with your little kids or your big kids and I promise you'll have to pause and rewind to hear him, you'll be laughing so hard. All of his stand-up specials are great, but we watched Nunchucks and Flamethrowers on Father's Day and a good time was had by all five Skinners.
5. Jenn, Can you stop talking about the State Championship now, please?
No. I cannot. This week, I happened on this fuzzy image of Drew and one of his best buds - who graduated and is leaving to play ball in college - hugging after the win. It's so dumb that it makes me emotional because it basically looks like two blobs with hair. But then this photo came up of the two of them on my Facebook memories when they were mere little babies.
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