Life Lately…

19 Thursday Jun 2014

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Good Morning! It finally officially feels like summer around here. Last week, I was definitely in recovery mode from the wedding. My morning cup of tea and a cute list pad were made for lazy days.

Last weekend, we drove home to Matt’s hometown and attended a friend’s beautiful outdoor wedding. It was a gorgeous day with friends and of course my dapper hubby!

We also spent time with family by the fire outside, drinking wine and telling stories. And then had a wonderful brunch on Sunday before heading out. Love that family of mine!!

This week has consisted mostly of catching up on my shows, Skyping with Nennie and opening our Birchboxes (feels good to have that girl back!! She’s not allowed to leave for a week again.) and having a little ‘me’ day out and about!

So there you have it! Life has definitely slowed down a bit and I am loving it. Plus, all the family time has definitely left me smiling! What have you all been up to?

Hope you all have a happy Thursday!
Erin

Life Lately…

19 Monday May 2014

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Over the last week, Nick, Natalie, Tad, and Sarah–Matt and I’s sister–graduated! Nick graduated from the University of Arkansas and starts his first day of work at a golf course in Little Rock today! Natalie graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences! She’s a doctor y’all! She’s headed down to Memphis today to sign on the house AND pick up their new puppy Graham! Tad received his MBA and Sarah graduated from Valparaiso University and is now a registered nurse! My sibs are the smartest. For sure.

Matt was out of town this last weekend for a bachelor party so I had the weekend to myself. I attended a Columbus blogger brunch and met some seriously fabulous bloggers! Feeling inspired by the event, I did some serious blog work over the weekend. The school year is winding down and I signed up for a maymester class (what is wrong with me!?) and obviously wedding plans are in full swing so I thought I would get ahead on some blog work and boy did I! I will be taking over blogging for awhile while Natalie gets her and Tad and now 2 puppies moved and married!

Phew! So there you have it! Big things are happening! So what have you guys been up to?

Happy Monday!
Erin and Natalie

Mother’s Day

12 Monday May 2014

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We know it’s the day after Mother’s Day but we happen to think our mom is pretty dang fabulous that she deserves an extra day!

Here are the top 5 things we’ve learned from our momma:

1. Never leave the house without lipstick on, preferably a bright shade of red or pink.

2. You have to really dig to find ‘treasures’ at antique malls. We owe all of our antiquing skills to her.

3. There is always something else to look forward to. When you get sad that a certain trip or event is over, there’s always something else to plan and be excited about.

4. Take one day at a time. We heard this a lot when we’d call her crying over failed tests or difficult boys. It’s still the best piece of advice she gives us.

5. Raising three kids and working a full-time job is totally doable. And you can do it with style and grace.

Mom, we love you more than words can describe! We’re so lucky to have you as our mom.

Nennie and Erin

Weekend Recap

21 Monday Apr 2014

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Happy Monday, friends!

I hope you all had a relaxing weekend with family and friends. Any fabulous details from the weekend? We’d love to hear ’em!

Tad and I had quite the busy few days… we traveled to Memphis on Thursday evening for a job interview Tad had on Friday morning. After the interview we traveled to Jonesboro, AR for lunch with his sister and then headed to Batesville, AR to spend the evening with his folks. We left Saturday morning to head back to KC! Easter Sunday was spent in Leawood, KS with my family. It was a busy busy weekend but so fun! I love catching up with family.

Erin spent the 3-day weekend in Indiana, catching up with Matt’s family and seeing their new nephew!

Overall, it was a fabulous weekend. We wish we could do it all over again!

Hope Monday is treating you well!

Natalie

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My Bridal Shower!

02 Wednesday Apr 2014

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Hello, dear readers!

I am so stinkin’ excited to share with you pictures of my bridal shower from this past weekend! I had the loveliest time. I can’t even begin to describe how happy I was throughout the entire weekend… it was an absolute ball!

One thing (out of many things) my sister is so fabulous at is throwing parties. She pays attention to the finest of details and makes it so special for everyone. Mom and Erin planned the whole thing as a surprise and I can’t thank them enough for all of the planning and hard work they put into the shower. And to my beautiful, fabulous friends that helped along the way… love you all!!

Okay, now for the pictures…