1. Sometimes, when I go to bed after Jonny and Zoey, I find that my spot is taken.
But I’m ok with it (especially when I get a picture) because itz so darn cute.
2. For those of you that follow me on Instagram (follow me at ItzLinz), you probably saw my beautiful looking pancake yesterday morning. More often than not, my pancakes have difficulty flipping (itz the pancake’s fault, not mine – obviously), so when they turn out, I get happy. And yesterday’s was especially pretty!
I topped it with fresh strawberries and Artisana coconut butter. My pancake yesterday was an easy recipe of 2 eggs, 1/3 cup oats, dash of milk, 1 tsp ground flaxseeds, and 1/2 tsp baking powder.
3. I’ve been obsessed with coffee recently. Usually, I’m not a huge coffee drinker, but I do enjoy a cup here and there. Coffee tends to be more of a vacation thing for me; not sure why. I don’t need coffee or caffeine in the morning to get going. However, lately itz been more about the creamer than it has about the coffee.
We first discovered Natural Bliss Sweet Cream when Jonny and I vacationed in Arizona earlier this year. Robbie and Becca had a huge jug of this in their fridge that Jonny and I went through embarrassingly fast. We bought them another, but I’m pretty sure we went through that, too. Obviously, adding cream and sugar to coffee is not a nutritional star, but like I always preach: everything in moderation is fine. Although there hasn’t been much moderation with the creamer over here, so I should probably stop buying it.
Actually, I intended on just buying it once – as a treat. So I bought a huge jug (not pictured). But then my sister tried it at our house and was hooked! (Surprise surprise, copy cat again. 
) Well, she couldn’t find the creamer at her normal grocery store, so being the kind sister I am, I picked one up for her. Well, I forgot to bring it to her. Again, and again, and again. Then, we ran out of ours, so I opened hers. #coffeeaddict #coffeecreameraddict
4. I recently bought these awesome green Birkenstocks on Rue La La.
My mother-in-law got me hooked on Birkstenstocks, and now itz the only sandal I’ll wear. They are perfect for my high arches, and stylish, too. The green ones make my third pair. And when I find them for half the price, well, itz no question there.
5. I’m working out with my brother Jason this morning. He asked me to kick his butt for a legs workout, so we’ll be doing this one.
We both can expect major DOMS. Itz a killer every time!
6. Speaking of Jason, he gets a High Five for today.
Jason was recently asked to be the VP of Sales for Push Global Proximity Marketing - bringing new bluetooth and smartphone marketing to local businesses. This is quite the honor and a job that he will definitely succeed at (as always). Well-deserving of a high-five!
My mom also gets a high-five for having hand surgery yesterday. She is recovering like the strong woman she always is and I aspire to be.
I chose to use a picture of me and my mom from Barbie’s wedding instead of the picture my dad sent of my mom in the hospital bed (though that was pretty, too!). You’re welcome, Momma! We’ll give my mom a figurative high-five instead of a literal high-five, since… well… her hand and all… #dumbjoke
Thank you, Meg, for another edition of High Five Friday!
And now I’m off to drink my third cup of coffee meet Jason at the gym.
Tell me a Friday Fact about yourself!
Your pancake looks so pretty! I don’t know if I have ever made my own pancakes. I’m a huge fan…but my daddy made them from scratch for me my whole childhood (meaning through college, lol) and now my hubby makes them! #spoiled
Go you for making a tasty AND pretty one!
Haha that’s funny… Once you get the hang of a basic pancake recipe, itz so easy to tweak and modify it for many more!
But that’s awesome you’ve got the men cookin’ em for ya! 
I love my Birkenstocks too – they’re just so comfy!
Also congrats to Jason and your mom! I hope your mom is doing well.
Thanks – she is!
I wonder/wish Birkenstock would make a wedge… that would be AWESOME!
The pancakes look super yummy! Speedy recovery to your Mom!
Thank you!
That pancake DOES Look way good. Nice job on the flippage!
OH, tell your mom to get better soon! Was it from tennis? Or just an issue that crept up? You guys look way good in that pic at Barbie’s wedding
Friday Fact: I get to see a long lost friend tonight for dinner! Wahoo!
Trigger finger… not sure what exactly it was caused by! Have fun tonight!! (Even though I wish I was your long lost friend for dinner! hehe)
Ooh, I should check out Birkenstocks! I’ve got high arches, too, and have a hard time finding sandals.
Oh my gosh, once you go Birk you’ll never go back! Ok, I just made that up, but itz true for me!! I live in them!!
Great Post – loving your photos:) Have a Beautiful Weekend!
Thanks! You too!
welcome to my world of coffee obsession
haha I can’t go a morning (or past 10 a.m.) without it!
Haha! Once the creamer is out, I’m taking a break!!
LOVE your bridesmaid dress! That color is so pretty on you! And I’ve always hated coffee but now I’m hooked on iced carmel skinny macchiatos from starbucks!
Thanks!! Ooooh those do sound good!
I have been dying to get a pair of those sandals, I love the way they look and feel. You look beautiful in the last picture!
You’ve got to!! They are totally worth the investment (or the sale!)
Is Zoey a Schnauzer? She sure looks like one…we have 3! The natural bliss creamer is a big hit in this household as well!
That creamer will not last much longer over here!
Zoey is a Yorkie Maltese mix. 
Those pancakes look yummy!
Congrats to your brother, what an awesome honor to be promotoed. I also hope your mommy is feeling better after her surgery. I had surgery on my thumb/hand back in high school and know how annoying and painful it can be
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***Have a great weekend Linz***
Annoying and painful is probably exactly how she would describe it!
Awwwwwww! Precious! Thank you again for handing out high fives
I am sure they appreciate it <3 Give your Mom hugs for me, Linz!!!!!!
P.s. omg??? Really Zoey???????? Soooooo adorable babe
Will do! And Zoey…? I know, right??
I loooove your puppy,seriously,Linz! She’s so adorable! <3
I hope you have a beautiful weekend!
Hehe isn’t she?? You too, Kat!
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Wishing the best for your mama and her recovery!
Weird question, but are Birkenstocks comfortable? I’ve seen them everywhere and have heard rave reviews, but haven’t tried them on or anything. My Old Navy flip flops need some replacing haha
Thanks! Birkstocks are SO comfortable! I wear them all day long when I am teaching; I take them out of town when I walk all over big cities. I seriously cannot even wear the cheapo flip flops anymore. I will say though, Birks sometimes do take some time to get used to because of the strong arch support. Some recommend starting off by wearing them just for an hour at a time and slowly increasing. But now that I’m used to them, itz seriously ALL I wear!!