{Lumberjack}

I like to call this my lumberjack outfit...

Because this is what all lumberjacks wear to chop down wood, right? 

Sweater: Loft {old}

Shirt: J.Crew Factory {old}

Pants: Loft {can you tell I love these?}

Shoes: Target {sold out}

Belt: Madewell

Purse: Philip Lim for Target {sold out}

We took these pictures a few weeks ago when the leaves were just starting to fall! 

This tree had my heart! 

Have a fabulous day! 

{Christmas Card 2013}

Our Christmas cards went out this weekend so I can finally share! 

We went pretty simple with this year's Christmas card. And I love it! 

And here are our past Christmas Cards: 

2012

2011

We've always ordered from Tinyprints. The quality is amazing and they are pretty quick! 

Who else has there's done? Send me a link to yours so I can check it out! 

{Let It Snow...}

Holy Moly did we get some snow today! 

We currently have quite a few inches and I'm loving it! 

I made chili for dinner, we frolicked about a bit, and finally put up our Christmas tree! 

Blurry...but this was the best we got :) 

Have a fabulous weekend! 

{Holiday Outfit Inspiration #1}

I don't know about you, but the Holidays are always paired with lots of opportunities to get more dressed up than normal. This typically ends with me in tears {am I alone in this?}

So to help lessen the tears {and Wendel's nerves} I'm putting together a few outfits to inspire me for the holiday season. 

Warning: If you are going to see me at a holiday party...I probably will be wearing one of the options I put together in the next few weeks...no judgement :) 

Here's the first look with a recent Target purchase...like yesterday!

This skirt was $13...yes...run and get it before they're gone! 

Skirt: Target

Shirt: Loft {a favorite!}

Tights: Target

Shoes: Target

Bag: Forever 21 {I think..}

Earrings: Silver Mountain {they have the cutest earrings right now...these were $16}

I mean...hello...these earrings are stunning! 

Skirt: Target

Shirt: Loft {old old old}

Blazer: Target

Tights: Target

Boots: Target

Earrings: Target

So what have we learned? I shop at Target a lot :) 

I'll be doing a few more of these so keep an eye out! 

Happy Friday! I'm making chili because we're getting some snow tonight. Who can say, chili and movie night? 

{Gobble Gobble}

Sorry the lighting isn't that great...but this is what I wore for Thanksgiving dinner! It was comfy...and most importantly...stretchy! 

Skirt: Loft

Top: J.Crew Factory {no longer online}

Fur Vest: H&M

Boots: DSW

Necklace: Loft

Purse: Phillip Lim for Target {old}

Did you see what snow? Yes...we've already had snow! And I love it! 

{Polka Dots...Lot Of Polka Dots}

Polka Dots make the Monday after a holiday better, right? 

I think so...

Sweater: Fossil {can't find online}

Blouse: Loft

Jeans: Loft

Purse: Philip Lim for Target {sold out} 

Shoes: Tory Burch {no longer available...these are the Caroline's though} 

Sunnies: Ralph Lauren 

Earrings: Target

This might be one of my favorite looks in a while...and the most comfy!

Have a great day! 

{Christmas Advent Events}

Ya'll...it's December! Eeee! I'm so excited for the next 25 days of festive-ness and then after Christmas we head to Florida for a few days, so this month is going to be chock full of festive Christmasy fun!

Here's a little peek into what we're doing for the next 25 days! 

1st: Going to see How The Grinch Stole Christmas the musical with Wendel's parents! Best way to kick off the season! 

2nd: Watch Elf while making paper snowflakes {Wendel family tradition...and Wendel always wins!}

3rd: Alex has class, but when he gets home we're going to have "fancy" hot cocoa {with whipped cream and sprinkles} while we watch some shows on our DVR! 

4th: Leave Starbucks gift cards in unexpected places {ATM's, gas pumps, stop signs, etc.}

5th: Lelia's off school so have lunch together and finish decorating the house that night.

6th: Make a snowman shaped pizza and watch Christmas movies next to the fireplace. 

7th: Wendel planned date night...do you see that Wendel?

8th: Our city's Holiday Walk

9th: Annual Gingerbread Decorating War 

10th: Christmas Caroling With My Class

11th: Get hot cocoa and check out the Christmas lights around town

12th: Bake Christmas goodies for our friends 

13th: We're hosting a Christmas party with our small group...woo hoo! You know there will be lots of Christmas fun going on! 

14th: Brunch with Santa with the littles then going to see our church's Christmas show!

15th: We are volunteering at our church's Christmas show...love serving together! 

16th: My class's Christmas show/party and then we'll do date night to celebrate being done!

17th: Wrap Christmas presents and bake Christmas cookies

18th: Alex's work Christmas party

19th: Make cake pops for our neighbors and a themed Christmas dinner

20th: Go shopping for Christmas stocking stuffers and have a themed Christmas dinner

21st: Christmas ladies lunch and Wendel's family Christmas party

22nd: Annual Snowman Breakfast

23rd: Having dinner with my brother who lives in San Fran and having Christmas with Wendel's family. 

24th: Make Christmas breakfast and watch movies until Shipp Christmas that evening

25th: Christmas brunch at my brother's then Dinner with The Haas family

So so so excited!! Who is ready for this crazy season?? I kind of live for this time of year...so I'm in my element!

Merry Christmasing ya'll!

{All pictures via the incredible Amanda Mera with Sunny Studios}