Friday Favorites/ 5 on Friday and Weekending......a SUPER POST!

Today, I am linking up with Momfessionals, A Little Bit of Everything, and Grace and Love for Friday Favorites, but also A. Liz Adventures, Carolina Charm, Hello! Happiness, and The Good Life for 5 on Friday 

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I am also linking up with B Loved Boston and Champagne and Suburbs for Weekending...  

The past week has been so hectic and busy-- both personally and professionally. I also feel as though I am starting to understand why people talk about the third trimester in a certain way ;) haha. One reason for why I am feeling EXTREMELY stressed and overwhelmed is that my school is being observed by a NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) committee. This group is made up of fellow educators from all different New England states who observe a school and provide recommendations and praises toward that school. Essentially the final result of the visit is the accreditation piece which comes from the office of NEASC.  This New England accreditation is a volunteer accreditation, but most schools in New England opt to obtain it. My school has been working on preparing for this visit for two years, and the committee visits us for four days to evaluate what aspects of education we do well and what aspects of education we need to work on. Everyone at my school has been tense and nervous for these meetings. Our classes are being observed, we have engaged in interviews with the committee members on multiple occasions. And we still have two days left! 
I have also been a little on edge and stressed lately since I still don't know who will be replacing me during my maternity leave. I want to make sure that whoever takes over for me is comfortable, prepared, and ready to go! I have about 5 1/2 weeks left to go until the baby comes, and in case I go early I want to be prepared. I don't want my students to be left without set plans either. They have worked so hard this semester, and deserve a schedule. 
I am also stressed/worried/nervous because I feel totally unprepared. The nursery isn't ready, our kitchen isn't ready, our car seats aren't installed, our rock-in-play and pack-in-play aren't ready, and more importantly I'm not ready! I am scared. I have been emotional and crying non-stop lately--gahh pregnancy hormones. Thankfully my husband and I are taking a newborn class in two weeks and I'm hoping that I will feel better after that haha. 
Sorry to vent on here-- but that is what has been on my mind lately! 

Friday night my husband, my sisters Elizabeth and Nicole, my mom,  my dad, and I went out to celebrate my dad's birthday at an Italian restaurant. The bread was fantastic-- warm, thick, great flavor. We also got amazing mozzarella sticks as an appetizer-- I shouldn't eat so much food before my meal! By the time our entrees   were ready, I was a little full haha. The only good thing about being full-- leftovers haha. 

Saturday morning, I attended my sister Nicole's cheerleading competition (Elizabeth coaches them), and they did so well! I was really impressed with their routine and showmanship! After the competition, I stopped by the apple picking station one last time for the season :(. I will be making the last apple crisp of the season this week :(. I can't believe it is almost November-- and then we will be talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas! 
Saturday afternoon-- it was all about the laundry. I had so manyyyy loads to do! And yes I know that I will have so much more laundry when the baby comes haha-- I have already been warned. Saturday afternoon, I spent the greater part of the day grading essays. Thankfully, while I was grading, I was also re-watching "The Office!" 
Sunday was spent cleaning and finishing up some grading before I had to report at school. Teachers and staff had to be at school between 1-5 pm for the NEASC committee meeting. Afterwards, I came home, had dinner, continued to grade (see a theme here) and went to bed early. I needed to rest since it had been a pretty long, stressful weekend. I was so ready for Monday to come! 

Now.... onto my favorites...

{FAVORITE ONE}

We FINALLY received our wedding video a few weeks ago (10 months after the fact- but I digress) haha. I have been watching it non-stop (I blame the pregnancy), but it is such a nice reminder of the perfect day we had :)
You can watch it here! 

{FAVORITE TWO}

I am LOVING these cute holiday baby items:

  

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{FAVORITE THREE}

I am also loving these baby items from Etsy:

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{FAVORITE FOUR}
I am also loving pendant necklaces! These are my favorite right now:

 

 

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{FAVORITE FIVE}

The fact that it has been cooler this week! I love Fall weather, and it FINALLY feels and smells like fall haha. 

I hope you all had a great end of the week, and beginning of the week!