Five Loves on Friday

Happy Friday, friends!  A super fun celebratory weekend awaits (more on that later in the post ;)), but first, it's time to share a handful of highlights from the past week!  Five Loves time!

1.  We missed one holiday, so we focused on another!

My in-laws hosted an early Thanksgiving celebration on Saturday.  Sadly, Princess was sick so she and I were stuck at home while Jason and Little One headed off for feasting and family fun.  Although we were bummed to miss the festivities, we made the best of the situation by having our first Christmas movie marathon of the year!  Shortly after our third merry flick concluded Jason returned with some lovin' from his mama's oven.  I savored every bite of the delicious to-go feast, complete with a sweet finale!  See that cheesecake there?  It's from The Cheesecake Factory, then topped with my mother-in-law's scrumptious homemade strawberry sauce!  Thanksgiving is such a yummy holiday!

2.  I put a ring on it, again!

Jason recently lost 30 pounds, which in turn led to his wedding ring being lost, twice in the past week!  The first time it was flung from his fingertips as he tossed a basketball in his parents' front yard.  His entire family was on the hunt for it between feasting.  Several hours and a metal detector later it was recovered!  However, it didn't remain securely on his hand for long.  A few days later he noticed it disappeared while doing yard work.  We went through the bags of leaves he'd raked with great care, but it never turned up.  So, it was time to go get him a new one.  It's masculine, not too flashy, and I think it suits him well.  Best of all, this one fits!

3.  We have a *NEW* Disney vacation video up on YouTube!

This week my hubby published the first video from last month's trip to Disney World on our YouTube channel, Eat, Sleep, Dis, Repeat!  Watching those memories of celebrating Little One's birthday at WDW was most definitely a highlight of the week for me!  I'd love to have you click through HERE to see the fun footage too!  While there, I invite you to click that "subscribe" button to catch all the upcoming weekly vids!

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4.  Trip Report Tuesday is BACK!

WDW Day 1 // Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, and Arriving on Disney Property

This week I shared a new addition to an old series, Trip Report Tuesday!  If you missed it, you can find that pixie dusted post HERE!  

Here's a sneak peek of what's to come in next Tuesday!...

I can hardly wait to share all the magical details of that special day!

5.  Anniversary Celebration Anticipation!
{I saved the best for last!}

Tomorrow Jason and I will celebrate our 17th Wedding Anniversary!  Look at us in that photo, both just a few months into our 20's.  We weren't even old enough to toast the day with a sip of champagne, but we couldn't have cared less!

Words cannot fully express the depth of my gratitude to God for blessing me with a husband who is such a great man of integrity and honor!  Growing up and growing old with him has been the best adventure imaginable! He's held my hand through every trial we've faced together, and makes me laugh every single day.  My life is so much richer and fuller because I gave him my heart and he gave me his last name!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a fabulous weekend!

Five Loves on Friday + TARGET GIVEAWAY!!

Good morning, friends!  Judging from the chats I had over Instagram with blogging friends as I prepped this post, I'm not the only one who thought this week FLEW by!  It's that time again though.  Ready, set, loves!

1.  NEW Eat, Sleep, Dis, Repeat Video!

For those who may not know, we have a family YouTube channel, Eat, Sleep, Dis, Repeat.  My husband does an incredible job creating videos that capture the magic from our Disney vacations!  This week he began a new series of RETRO Disney World Trip videos!  That's right, we're going back in time to when my girlies were oh so little and their cheeks were oh so chubby!  Prepare yourself for cuteness overload, friends!  I just wanna transport myself back in time to kiss their little baby faces!  My mama heart melts into a puddle every time I watch this!

Since today is the last day of July it's the perfect time to watch this vid from Christmastime 2009!  Happy Christmas in July, everyone!

*If you are reading this post via an email subscription can you watch this video here.

If you enjoyed this video, we'd be tickled pink to have you click through HERE to our channel, give it a thumbs up and subscribe!    That would absolutely make our day!

We also have videos from our most recent 17-Day Walt Disney World Vacation on that channel too.  So, if you're in need of a Disney fix you know where to go! ;) 

2.  New Bike (for Little One) & New Bike Bling (for all)!

Look who else was ready for a bike upgrade this summer!

Now all of us have new wheels, and we each added some fun new accessories too!  Here's what my bike looks like now with a few new sweet touches...

I admit I got the pink glittery koozy and adorable basket partially because they are so cute that they make me smile every. single. time. I look at them!  But, they are pretty handy too!  I mean, you have to stay hydrated, right?  Plus, now we can pack picnics!  I also got Princess a sparkly kooky in her favorite color, while Jason got a much manlier black leather-ish one and a cooler bag that attaches to his bike (aka:  a manly basket ;)).

I am LOVING our family bike rides!  We took our longest one yet last Saturday, 10 miles.  It's so refreshing to get out in the sunshine, enjoy time with those dearest to my heart, and get some exercise all at the same time!

3.  Disney Goodness & Deals

Look at these ADORABLE dresses/tutus I got for Little One to twirl around in at Disney World this fall!  I believe this officially completes the girls' vacation wardrobes! (I keep telling myself that anyway! ;))

All three of these bow-tiful outfits came from Walmart, each priced under $13!  They're so adorable and sparkly!   I can hardly wait to see her to skip through the Parks in them soon!

In keeping with the Disney theme, when Princess and I spotted these fanciful flip flops at a crazy clearance price I couldn't pass them up!  They were on sale for $5.99 then buy one, get one half off!  I paid under $10 for both!  Twinning!

We instantly thought, "Ariel!", when we saw these!  They're great to wear when we're walking around on what do you call 'em?  Oh, feet. ;)

4.  Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

Michelle of Grammie Time nominated me for a fun award this week!  It's always such a treat to receive a blogger to blogger award, especially from someone as sweet as Michelle!  Be on the lookout for that "Award Acceptance" speech {aka:  answers to the questions I was given} and my nominations next week!

5.  G I V E A W A Y 

In case you missed it, this week my friend Della of Della Devoted is celebrating her first Blogiversary!  In honor of this fun occasion I'm joining with some lovely bloggers to co-host a fabulous giveaway!  Someone is about to win a $60 Target gift card!!  Who wants to go on a Target shopping spree?!!!  Enter away, friends!

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Be sure to pop by Della's blog and send a sweet congratulatory comment her way!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today!  It's a joy to have you here,  friends!

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Five Loves on Friday!

Happy FRIDAY, lovelies!

Here are a five lit'l things that I'm loving on this fantastic and fanciful F-R-I-D-A-Y . . . 

1.  Eat, Sleep, Dis, Repeat hit 100 subscribers!!!

Are you one of those fabulous fellow-Disney fanatics fans that have subscribed to my hubby's new YouTube channel?  If so, thank you!  We're thrilled to have you joining our family {via vids} for FUN in the Disney Parks and throughout Disney property!!! 

Looking for an escape from the still {in our area anyway} winter-ish weather?  This week's Eat, Sleep, Dis, Repeat vid includes plenty of sunshine, water slides, and Mickey sprinkles, at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park!   

{You can watch it HERE} 

Be sure to check out the other 9 videos too, Disney magic makes Fridays {or any day!} even better! (:

2.  Kate Spade "Get Out of Town" Tote Knockoff!
So, I have this problem.  You may have noticed that I adore Kate Spade loveliness, but my budget doesn't realistically allow for me to splurge on every lit'l thing that I swoon over.    Adorable, affordable, DIY look-a-likes to the rescue!  This cutie caught my eye on Pinterest this week!! LOVE it!  

How talented is Bev of Flamingo Toes to recreate Kate Spade likeness in such a stunning way?  I'm crazy about every last detail of this bag!

Kate Spade Nautical Tote Knockoff | Flamingo Toes

*Wanna pin this tutorial?  Please click through the link above and do so directly from the source.  Thanks! ;)

3.  I've Got Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
I'm always looking for a pretty excuse to play on Polyvore!  Here's the cheery goodness that I enjoyed putting together this week...

I've Got Sunshine on a Cloudy Day by brendalynn1114

Whatever the weather, a smile is the loveliest accessory!

4.  All Grown Up...
... the cast of"Growing Pains", and those who tuned in every week!  A few days ago my parents and I were chatting about the days of "Growing Pains".  Can you believe it's been TWENTY-NINE years since it first aired?!! 

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Remember how "totally awesome" that show was?  While Growing Pains was one of my favorites growing up, I prefer Kirk Cameron in this vid much more!  I love the reaction at the end of their conversation!  Check it out!...

...that's a wake-up call we can all use! 

5.  Little Things ...

Thanks so much for visiting today!  Have a fabulous weekend!

Trip Report Tuesday // WDW Day 12 & a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Happy Tuesday, friends!  Ready to head back to Disney World {via trip report}?  This week we'll be starting our day at Disney's wildest resort, and when night falls we'll dine at the Beast's Castle!  Come along for all the magical moments in between in today's report of Disney goodness!

First, I have an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!  
Now you can go beyond the photos and join my family in action - on thrills rides & down water slides, hear the sounds of Disney, and see the magic through our eyes wide with wonder, all via my husband's NEW Disney YouTube channel!!

If you've enjoyed my trip reports here at Chatting Over Chocolate, I think you'll love Eat, Sleep, Dis, Repeat!

Eat, Sleep, Dis, Repeat

My husband, Jason, will be creating a video for each of the 17 days of our recent Disney vacation!  Be sure to stop by Eat, Sleep, Dis, Repeat today and subscribe so you won't miss a magical moment!  ...and if you enjoy the vids, please click that big thumbs up too!  It'd make our day!!

He currently has videos up for day 1 and day 2!  We have lots of fun footage from the days that follow, and I can hardly wait to see what my creative hubby puts together with our pixie dusted memories of Disney magic!  

Now, onto today's trip report! ...