Happy New Year Soiree 2016!

Sorry I have been MIA on here for the month! I'm back, and one of my New Year's Resolutions is to catch up on the blogging that I would like to do!
We hosted a little New Year's Eve Soiree this year with some of my family members. It was just a quiet evening with food, football, and laughter. I took advantage of this time to decorate :)

Bar cart & table setting finds are a conglomerate from Target, Tjmaxx, Homegoods, Ross Dress for Less, and World Market.

 

We had a lot of yummy food!

My brother & sister-in-law came & brought my adorable nephew...I left out the picture where he was purposely picking his nose ;) The little booger!

I adore him! He's so cute & smart!

The football squad...all sitting with their arms the same!

The ladies table...

My mom & I love any excuse to wear sequins!

 I think I get my night owl tendencies from my Grandma...

The beloved family dog...in her favorite spot in front of the fireplace...utterly confused as to why she is in a strange house, and why we're all up so late, and probably sad because she can't have any of the goodies she is smelling.

Crazy picture with the dog butt...we went outside the front door and blew our noise makers and yelled happy new year to annoy our neighbors that we haven't met yet, haha.

It was a lovely evening! Ready or not 2016, here you are.

Happy New Year!

Wedding Season is Upon Us + Fashion Friday!!

The wedding season of life has slowed down a bit for me, and it seems as though baby season is one right after another right now! I do have quite a few weddings coming up, though, and I am glad. I love weddings!

Over Memorial Day Weekend we attend one of my dear childhood friend's weddings. We danced together from the age of 6 all the way through high school. We are both fortunate to have continued on with dance into college and beyond as well! I spent many a nights at her home and summer days in her backyard, and her family is dear to me. She was a beautiful bride and I so enjoyed getting to see her walk down the isle to marry her sweet groom.

The colors were tiffany blue and black. I loved all of the personal touches as details. The little tiffany box bow cupcakes were sooo delicious!

 My handsome wedding date :)

 This wedding was such a dance reunions!

The REAL dance moms: They are sweet, supportive and giving; our critics and our biggest fans. We have so may happy memories together!

The bride's dad with my little brother. Such a happy day!

 My family did the photo booth together, and my Dad magically grew a rainbow mohawk!

We're crazy!

 The evening began winding down it was time to go, but "why were we not walking to the car yet?" my husband wondered...

 Because being the dancers (and dance moms) that we are we had to pose for a few more pictures! You see, these ladies moved away when I was in the 7th grade. The girl in the middle was my very best friend, and her little sister was only like 6 (baby Catherine) and her mom was like my second mom. We have missed them!

Sisters.

I love having a reason to get dressed up!

What I Wore: Dress: Dress Barn // Necklace: Kohls (LC) // Shoes: old

Happy Wedding Season & Happy Friday!!

Birthday Celebration 4

We have finally reached the end of my birthday celebrations...

We ended with a celebratory brunch for the May birthdays on my husband's side of the family over Memorial Day Weekend.

We celebrated at my brother-in-law's & sister-in-law's home. They just expanded this room and received this beautiful handmade table made by my sister-in-law's father, and added a beautiful light fixture. Swoon. It has become a family favorite for get togethers.

Family get togethers with my husbands family are always filled with tons of cute children eager to help open presents and blow out candles ;) We are officially the last of the sibling to have children!!

Oh, and did I mention we have 2 sets of twin nephews??

I am definitely in a pink stage of life. Our family spoiled me with so many lovely things!! I was so surprised!

Another funny gift story, my sister-in-law's know me so well, they both got me the same thing!

Cutest iron man I've ever seen.

One of my sister-in-laws makes and sells her own jewelry and she gifted me some of her bracelets! She is so stylish. Check out thewayweare.co to see more!

Finished off the birthday celebration basking in the sun with mimosas. Perfect end to a wonderful week of glorious birthday!

Happy Tuesday :) 

Saying Goodbye at McMenamin's Old Church and Pub

Last Sunday, my family went to church--Old Church Mcmenains in Wilsonville to have a send of for my younger brother who is headed of to India for 3 months. He is going to be the camera man for a documentary called Trading Dishes (check it out here!)

My brothers

The Fam.

Mcmenamin's restaurants are always decorated so cool.

It was such a beautiful day out, the sun was gorgeous! Perfect weather for pictures :)

Me & my brothers in age order, obviously not height order haha.

I love my family!

Happy Tuesday!