Life Lately!

Life Lately has been FUN! 

September has been a busy month, but full of fun.

Here are 10 things we've been up to lately in September!

{ONE}
September means College Football starts back up!
I absolutely love this time of year.
On the day of Colorado's first football game, all 3 kids surprised me in the morning and wore their Buffs shirts to school :)

The weather has been so nice this entire month, so we watched the game outside.

Luke snuggled up in our Colorado blanket.
So far the Buffs are off to a good start 3-0!

{TWO}
We never finish our Summer List in the Summer, so we always try and finish it off in September. Over Labor Day weekend, the kids and Kevin did Backyard camping.

The night of the backyard camp out we set up an outdoor movie on the projector.

We also have S'mores! I hang out with Kevin  & the kids during the movie & S'mores and then I head inside to sleep while they camp out. Love that it's a Daddy/Kid tradition...Camping is not my favorite.

I don't like regular S'mores..so I always use a Ritz cracker, marshmallow and Reeses Peanut Butter Cup.

They are AMAZING. Try it!!!

Earlier this summer I got THESE Marshmallow roasting sticks.

They roast 2 at a time, they are adjustable and they come with a carrying case.
You can get them HERE. I love them.

{THREE}
BBQ's with friends and savoring the warm weather.

I am so thankful for this tribe of people and so thankful our girls have been friends since Kinder!
We hit the friend jackpot with Claire's group of friends. Sweetest girls with very fun parents!


{FOUR}
As you know....I am obsessed with Rothy's and I think in the month of September I've worn them everyday to work except once!

I have 2 pairs of the pointed tow version...the Cloud Gray Birdseye and the Solid Black.

They are made from recycled water bottles!
They come in tons of colors and 4 different styles.
I love the pointed toe version, but they also come in rounded toe, loafer or sneakers.
They just now started carrying kids sizes.

It feels like I am wearing slippers.
And, the insoles are machine washable!
I recommend sizing up 1/2 a size.

Click HERE for $20 off your first pair of Rothy's!

{FIVE}
A highlight of September is that Claire turned 10

We celebrated her with a Unicorn Pool & Slime Making Party!

If you missed the party post, you can see it HERE!
I also included the slime recipe we used.
It is the best slime recipe we have used so far!


{SIX}
Earlier this month I ran the SF Giants 10k for my September race.

I am running a race every month until I turn 40 from May 2018 until May 2019.

It was such a great race...we started in Willie Mays Plaza in front of the stadium and then headed under the Bay Bridge, along the Embarcadero, past the Ferry Building, Pier 39 & Fishermen’s Wharf. Ran back along the water and ended inside the Stadium on the field.

I did the race with 2 of my co-workers.

We had so much fun, so neat to be on the field & check out the Giants dugout. 

Definitely want to do this race again, next time the Half Marathon!

{SEVEN}
Last weekend Kevin and I headed to New Orleans.
It’s been a week since we got back from NOLA & I think we’ve finally recovered. LOL!
I am working on a post about our trip to NOLA and everything we did and where we ate (so much good food in NOLA!) Stay tuned for that!

The reason we went to NOLA was for the Rodan + Fields Convention.

At convention, they announced 3 new products and I got to try them out and buy them!

Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid

Traditionally makeup/foundation is used to cover up, enhance or alter your appearance. Derma Cosmetics are totally different because they offer instant cosmetic results with long-term dermatologic skin improvements over time.
How is Radiant Defense different from foundation or BB creams?
Derma Cosmetics work to IMPROVE your skin’s health, letting it breathe and not just cover it up.
LOOKS LIKE MAKE UP BUT ACTS LIKE SKINCARE!!!!!

What makes Radiant Defense so special?
-Protects skin from environmental stressors pollution, dirt and moisture loss
-Repairs skins protective moisture barrier
-Defends against harmful UVA & UVB rays with SPF 30
-After just one week notice visible results on bare skin (no product on)
-It's unlike anything you have EVER used before! It won’t clog your pores and is buildable to the coverage you desire
-Who knew there could actually be cosmetics that are GOOD for your skin?

 Available to you October 1st!
Let me know if you’d like me to add you to my VIP list to be the first to get your hands on this amazing new product!
  
Our other 2 new products are Make Up Remover Wipes and Eye Make Up Remover.

My September Rodan + Fields Special for current and new customer is if you place an order between now and September 30th,  you get the wipes or the eye make up remover for FREE!
You will also get 10% off your order, free shipping and new customers get $20 cash back.

We have products for all skin type.
Click HERE to find out what regimen is best for your skin!

If you aren't ready for a regimen...we have other amazing products like Lash Boost, Active Hydration Serum or our Eye Cream.

Email me to get this deal
melissa_larson17@yahoo.com  

{EIGHT}
I just ordered my 2019 Erin Condren Planner!
They are on sale for 25% off until tonight at midnight.
This is the one I ordered:

  I love her planners & have bought them the past several years.

{NINE}
Last week some friends and I went to the movies and saw A Simple Favor

Have you seen it? I really liked it! 

 {TEN}
We had a crazy busy weekend. I hosted a going away party for my principal at our house Friday night (he got a promotion & is now a high school principal) Between the kids we had 5 soccer games this weekend, soccer photos, went to a funeral for one of my good friends from high school’s Dad  & we had my nephews 6th birthday party. Plus we had 2 other parties we couldn’t go to because of scheduling conflicts. Despite the crazy weekend, we make sure we are all set up for the week.

  Sunday night means our kitchen (and house) is clean, lunches for the next day are made, coffee ready to brew, backpacks are sorted, organized & ready for Monday morning. Grocery shopping & meal planning/prep for the week is done. Laundry somewhat under control. Kids are bathed/showered & in bed early on Sunday nights with outfits laid out for the next day. If we aren’t organized on Sunday nights then our week goes to  We are not morning people, so it’s imperative that everything is done the night before. Anyone else like that?!?

So, there you have it....a little about what has been going on with us lately!