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This week was rough. You know when you just have some weeks where everything seems to go wrong? Work was so stressful and life just seemed to beat me down this week. There isn't much death in orthopedics, which is one of the reasons why I went into this field. I'm too emotional to deal with super sick patients. So when death happens, it hits hard. Makes you step back and realize how precious life really is.

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I got this dress at a boutique in my hometown a year or so ago and honestly forgot about it. I pulled it out of my closet and paired it with my Twine & Twig [duh] and loved how this look came together. I am all about dresses that cover my shoulders/arms these days.

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Last night my dad rented out our local movie theatre for his referring dentists and their staff to see Finding Dory and of course we invited ourselves tagged along. It was SO cute! All your mommas with little ones, go see it ASAP!

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I've mentioned my precious neighbor Georgia who lost her battle to leukemia multiple times and how her mom is making/selling necklaces to honor her. I have been rocking my Anchor Beads lately and I don't plan on stopping! The best quality necklaces AND 10% of the proceeds are donated to childhood cancer research… you can't beat that. 

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We have made it to the beach almost every weekend so far this summer. Every Sunday when we are headed home I am plotting ways to move here permanently. My happy place for sure!

Linking up with Amanda, Christina, April and Karli

FoF: vet bills and new purchases

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I mentioned recently that our doggy has to have ACL surgery later this summer. Well last week we noticed she was drooling from one side of her mouth so straight to Google I go. Terrible decision. Doctor Google told me it could be liver failure, kidney damage, dental problems, etc. So back to the vet we went and found out that one of Bella's molars was cracked from chewing her bones. So on Wednesday she was put to sleep to have her tooth pulled and the rest of her teeth cleaned. Broke my doggy momma heart. And we are officially ready for the universe to give us [and our wallets] a break.

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I had so many questions about this off-the-shoulder top I wore at the beach recently. You can find it here on Chicwish. Once again, credit goes to my girl Lindsey Thorne because I totally copied her!

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I came home one day this week to find this on my doorstep. Champs + the sweetest note from two of my best friends? Made me so happy!

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My sister got the pictures back from the photographer from my nephew's first birthday party and I just love these pictures! Will definitely be printing them!

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I have been on the hunt for a pair of distressed white jeans but I refuse to spend an arm and a leg on jeans with holes in them. I found these at Old Navy and for $32 I am thrilled. The perfect amount of stretch and they fit almost as good as my high dollar jeans!

Linking up with Amanda, April, and Karli

FoF: new vacuum and books

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Our vacuum bit the dust [no pun intended] a few weeks ago so I have been on the hunt for a new one. Luckily my sister lives right beside me so I have been stealing borrowing theirs. I have wanted a Dyson forever but just could not justify spending that much on a vacuum. I think Brittany was reading my mind when her post went live. Maybe I am easily persuaded or she's just a really good saleswoman but this Dyson was purchased 5 minutes later. And the fact that it was on sale… score! It arrived last week and I am in loooove. You seriously would have thought it was Christmas morning at the Davis household. We took turns using it and squealed with delight at how easy it was to push and how great the suction is. We are officially an old married couple.

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Last week I started a new devotional all about "waiting" because let's be real, that's what my life has consisted of for the past year. I am not exactly a patient person, just ask my husband, so our season of waiting has been especially hard for me. I find myself wishing time away which is terrible. This study is helping me understand why God puts seasons of waiting in our lives and how I can grow in my faith during this season.

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I recently got this dress from Anthropologie after seeing my girl Lindsey's post and I am obsessed! I have already worn it multiple times and I know it will be on repeat all summer and into fall. It is flattering and the perfect dress for baby showers, brunch, date nights, etc.

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If you follow me on Instagram (@mrsordavis) then you have already heard, but our sweet German short-haired pointer Bella tore her ACL and needs surgery. My doggy momma heart has been SO sad lately because she hasn't been able to run and swim at the beach which is her absolute favorite thing in the world. Have any doggy mommas experienced the TPLO surgery for ACL reconstruction? How was it? We are putting it off until August because we have so much going on right now and I am just dreading it :(

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Now that I'm no longer in school I have so much more time to read for pleasure. It is one of my very favorite pastimes! I have been flying through books like I did before PA school. I saw that the movie "Me Before You" is coming out soon and I always like to read the books before seeing the movies. So far I am halfway through and I'm loving it which has me super excited about seeing the movie.

Linking up with April, Amanda, and Karli

Memorial Day weekend

 Friday after work we headed east and I could not WAIT to get to the beach, sit on the porch, and have a drink. We were prepared for this weekend to be a complete washout due to tropical storm Bonnie. Thankfully, the weathermen were 100% wrong and the entire weekend was beautiful! We enjoyed so much beach time, it was darn good for my soul.

We got paddle boards for Christmas from my mom so we decided to take them into the sound on Sunday. The ocean was too rough so we loaded them into the car and drove to the sound side. We paddled for 2 hours up and down the waterfront, stopping on docks to take a break and drink a cold beer. Yep, we had a cooler packed and strapped to the front of a board. Priorities people!

We are so very thankful for the men and women that sacrifice their lives for our freedom. They are the reason that we are able to enjoy beach weekends in our amazing country. It was a great Memorial Day indeed!

Pinkblush GIVEAWAY!

Spoiler alert: I'm not pregnant. Not yet! Though I don't have a baby bump yet, I was thrilled when I was contacted by Pink Blush to review a piece of clothing from their website. Pink Blush is a women's online boutique that offers gorgeous clothing for both pregnant and non-pregnant women.

I loved this maxi dress I received and I cannot wait to wear it all summer and into the fall. It would be so perfect for a baby bump, no bump at all, or a bloated IVF bump like I still have ;) 

I can't wait to make my next purchase at Pink Blush. I am eyeing this coral robe, this abstract maxi, this floral kimono, and this floral robe. Lucky for you guys, Pink Blush is offering one of my readers a $50 gift card!

Giveaway details:

-Leave a comment on this blog post or on my Instagram post (@mrsordavis) with your email address and you will be entered to win

-I will randomly choose a winner on Tuesday (5/31)

-Those who have won a Pink Blush giveaway in the past 3 months are not eligible to win

This post was brought to you in partnership with Pink Blush. All opinions are my own.

Jack's 1st birthday

This past Sunday was my nephew's 1st birthday. My sister had the cutest party for him that he won't remember, but that's beside the point ;) There was a hotdog bar, fruit, chips, pasta salad, and yummy cake. Simple but perfect. There was a bouncy house and trampoline outside that kept all the kids entertained. My nephew destroyed his smash cake. I have never seen a baby tear into a cake like that! It was hilarious and so cute. She had a photographer there and I cannot wait to see those pictures and share with you guys but until then I will let my pictures do the talking!

Jack Owens Page,

I love you so so much! I love being your aunt and sharing a name with you. You are the first boy in our family and you sure have stolen all of our hearts with your sweet spirit and laid back personality. You have one blue eye and one brown eye. You are SO close to walking and you adore your big sister. She makes you belly laugh. I can't wait to watch you grow up!

Night out with friends

It was a jam packed weekend full of friends, baby shower, and my nephew's 1st birthday party. More on those to come! Friday night we headed out for dinner and drinks with friends. We had some friends in town from Texas so we had a triple date night. It was so great to have yummy food, good conversation, and fancy drinks. These nights are good for the soul!