Christmas 2013

I am still exhausted from Christmas, am I the only one?  This year despite not feeling like I got everyone the perfect gift and totally lagging on cards (which surprisingly, the Hubby was a little bummed about.  Go figure.) it was a beautiful Christmas.

A few weeks ago, Kinsey was in her very first Preschool performance. Her class and mine sang together on stage at the school's Church. Prior to stage time, her teacher had put some chap stick on her and while most everyone was singing, she was rubbing her lips and puckering. It was entertaining to say the least. Sadly, both Brian and my mom had camera malfunctions so we got nada. But on the bright side- she will have 2 more performances in her Preschool career, or as I will call them "Make up Performances" (pun not intended :)

We had three celebrations at 3 different houses so Kinsey got pretty good at opening gifts. We had ours at home, went to Brian's parents and then to his step- grandparents.  I ate so much good food it isn't even funny. And I didn't make any of it, so maybe that's why it tasted so good?  

But my favorite part of Christmas this year was being able to share our good news with Family:

I am 13 weeks pregnant!  Praise be to God.

After all, isn't that what Christmas is all about?

I hope you and yours had a blessed Christmas 2013!

   

   

20x20 Style Challenge: Final Week Recap

The 20x20 Style Challenge has come to an end!  I had a choppy week; took a couple of days off in between the Challenge and then got my act back together to realize I had styled the same 2 shirts 3 ways: ha!  So needless to say, I'm glad this over.  I love the premise but after so many days of the same clothes I started to feel stifled, not creative.  And I will never be a fashion blogger because taking pictures of myself made me feel awkward.  But I had a wonderful time, and would be up for more such challenges in the future!  So on to my outfits...

Monday- Items #8, 9, 10, 12

Sweater: Gap, Tank: Target, Jeggings: Gap, Boots: Rampage

Tuesday- Items #13, 18, 19

Tunic: Target, Skinnies: JLo, Boots: Delia*s

Wednesday- Items #1, 3, 13, 17

{Sorry, no picture}

Top: Target, Cardigan: Target, Skinnies: Apt 9, Boots: Delia*s

Friday- Items # 6, 15 plus mustard tights

Dress: Target, Wedges: Calvin Klein, tights: Target

Monday (today)- Items # 4, 8, 14, 19

Tunic: Target, Sweater: Gap, Jeans: Gap, Mocs: Lucky Brand

My favorite outfit this week was today's tunic and sweater pairing.  It reminds me of a cute tunic from Anthropologie that sold out in a flash.  So I guess I did go out with a bang after all!

Thank you Kristin and Andie for the wonderful link up!

   
   

20x20 Style Challenge Week #3

Week #3 of the Style Challenge and...

I miss going into my closet.  I feel like I have been missing a long- lost friend.  Is that weird?  I don't have that many clothes but the ones I have are treasures and this challenge has seriously made me appreciate every piece I own.  And I guess I should spill some beans now.  I actually don't have that much.  Since moving, my husband and I share one small hall closet.  So technically I won't say I'm cheating but I pretty much cycle through about 60 items on any given time just because we don't have room for more.  

Ahhh, I feel like I have bared my soul.  Thank you for listening.

Now on to the fashion rundown:

Monday- Items #9, 10, 15, 16 plus leopard infinity scarf

 Top: Target, Tank: Target, Jeggings: Gap, Boots: Rampage, Scarf: Kohl's

Tuesday- Items #2, 9, 11, 13 plus leopard H&M scarf

Top: Old Navy, Tank: Target, Skinnies: Old Navy, Boots: Delia*s

Wednesday- Items #1, 4 12, 17

Top: Target, Cardi: Target, Jeans: Gap, Boots: Rampage

Thursday- I was at home sick, so I spared you from PJ selfies.

Friday- Items #3, 5, 9, 15

I forgot a picture.  Let's blame the sickness.

Sweater: Banana Republic, Tank: target, Jeans: Apt 9, Boots: Delia*s

My superstar pieces this week: my Target long and lean tank and my Delia*s and Rampage boots.  I'm thinking I don't do a very good job of spacing out my tank top outfits. hehe.

Very glad to say next week is our last Style Challenge Week!!!  Again, I miss my closet.

   
   

20x20 Style Challenge: Week #2

Another week down in the Style Challenge(!) this is my recap of Week #2:

Monday- Items #4, 13, 20 plus a black camisole

Top: Old Navy, Jeans: Gap, Boots: Delia*s

Tuesday- Items #1, 9, 10, 13

Top: Merona, Tank: Target, Jeggings: Gap, Boots: Delia*s

Wednesday- Items #11, 12, 17, 18 plus statement necklace

Top: Old navy, Cardi: Mossimo, Skinnies: JLo, Boots: Rampage, Necklace: Vera Wang

Thursday- Items #2, 5, 9, 15

Sweater: Banana Republic, Tank: Target, Skinnies: Old Navy, Wedges: Calvin Klein

Friday- Items #6, 7, 13 plus gray tights

Sweater: St John's Bay, Dress: Target, Tights: Vera Wang (Kohl's), Boots: Delia*s

Monday was Parent Conferences and the day was emotionally draining so that set the tone for not posting a picture on Instagram (and carried through the whole week.)  Also, I finally understand now what people mean when they say "black is hard to photograph".

My favorite outfits this week were Wednesday's, which I've dubbed my "Horse riding outfit", and Friday's dress and sweater combo.

My star piece this week were my cognac boots, oh so comfy.

Ready for Week #3- we're half way done, People!!!

   
   

Linking up with The little princess diaries.