Friday favorites: this and that

ByChristie Hawkes March 10, 2017March 9, 2017

Another week with much to celebrate–from a funny candy wrapper to my beautiful grandchildren to a much anticipated trip to Mazatlan! Let’s get started.

Solid advice from Dove Chocolates. Now I just need to start an argument…

So proud of these boys! They worked hard for their spots on the respective Cottonwood High soccer teams. Congratulations Keaton and Ryelee!

I asked for neutral nail color, since I would be going three weeks before the next color change. Meghan couldn’t resist showing me the perfect color for a vacation to Mexico. Guess which one I went with! (I am not sad about my choice.)

And then, of course, I needed “beach” toes.

I couldn’t resist posting a pic of this little fashionista. I love you, Piper and your impeccable taste!

Spring is definitely in the air…and sprouting from the ground and the trees.

It wouldn’t be Friday Favorites, if there wasn’t food. This lemon blueberry cake came from Granite Bakery. It was as delicious as it is beautiful!

And finally, we are back at El Sol La Vida in Nuevo Mazatlan! Prepare for beauty overdose.

I’d love to hear about the highlights of your week.

Christie Hawkes

Christie is a certified wellness coach, author, and retired professional communicator who blogs about life transitions, wellness, mindfulness, and anything else that answers the question "So what? Now what?"
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Janice | MostlyBlogging says:

March 10, 2017 at 10:40 am

Hi Christie,
I like your blog’s tag-line. It’s funny how you compare life to driving a car. I agree with your analogy. I also like your flowers. I am trying to improve my photography and blog about often. I’ve been to Mazatlan a long time ago.
I met you at Grammy Dee’s blog party. You wrote that you wanted to meet new bloggers, so I came to meet you.
Maybe you can check out my blog if you need any blogging tips. That’s what I write about.
Janice

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1. Christie Hawkes says:
  
  March 10, 2017 at 2:36 pm
  
  Thanks for visiting my blog Janice and taking the time to comment. I’m always looking for blogging tips, so I will definitely check mostlyblogging.com.
  
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Cindy says:

March 10, 2017 at 3:54 pm

The sunset there is as beautiful as I remember it! Is it warm? Please tell Ray and Linda hello! Love you sis.

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1. Christie Hawkes says:
  
  March 11, 2017 at 12:50 pm
  
  The weather is very similar to when we were here together, Cindy. I will tell Ray and Linda hello from you. They did ask about you guys. Love you too!
  
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