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12.30.2015

Day Trip to Austin

I'm actually kind of upset about these pictures...

and REALLY debated on whether I was going to share this outfit with y'all or not.

I'm obsessed with the outfit, loved it, Kyle loved it, I mean it was great.

HOWEVER, do you ever just have one of those days where you can't seem to take a decent picture?

Like no matter how hard you try, how many different poses you try...

Nothing seems to be working for you.

Well I was VERY MUCH having one of those days.

The outfit was so much cuter in person, and I hate my face in every photo.

But hey, such is life.

Top: BrandyMelville[ [similar]

Jacket: Topshop Via Nordstrom

Jeans: ShopMCE

Booties: LuLus

On Sunday we made a little day trip to Austin to spend time with Kyles dads side of the family!

We got there and his Aunt Sue had THE most delicious lunch waiting for us.

She had this amazinggggg fruit salad that I'm definitely going to need to make soon,

Don't worry, I'll get the recipe and be sure to share it with y'all ;)

After lunch we did everything we could to get the boys eyes off the football games.

And we were quite successful.

Kyle's family is all about games and I kind of love it,

We played Taboo, some card games, and some quarters games!

and yours truly won herself $15 LOL Couldn't take too much of the fams money ;)

I kind of don't believe that tomorrow is already New Years Eve,

Like where the heck has the time gone?!

We don't have any set plans yet but i'm sure we'll be going downtown somewhere.

I got myself a sparkly little number from LuLus this year

and I'm really hoping it's as cute as I think it's going to be.

Guess we'll find out tomorrow!

Happy Hump Day y'all.

12.28.2015

Christmas Eve 2015

The weather has been pretty much awful lately,

However a cold front FINALLY came through yesterday.

Over Christmas it was around 80 degrees, cloudy, and super humid...

Unfortunately that weather leads to crappy outfit pictures because lighting is kind of everything.

But hey, it's better than nothin'!

Top: ShopMCE

Leggings: ChicWish

Booties: ShopMCE

Necklace: PreeBrulee

I die over these leggings.

They are THE softest material, and THE perfect amount of sparkle.

The photos above don't really do them justice because of the lighting,

but this one does a pretty good job.

My sister, brother in law, Kyle and I hopped in the car on the morning of Christmas Eve

and all headed over to my parents house!

We got there around noon and snacked on all of moms delicious brunch foods,

got caught up in each others lives and then it was time for...

PREZZZEEENNTTZZZZZ.

I have to say, my sister won the award for most creative/accurate gift.

HA, definitely wasn't expecting to unwrap the "shitfaced/poop swirl/shithead" emoji.

Does anyone know what this emoji really means anyways? or is it just all of the above?

My parents definitely outdid themselves this Christmas [as they always do]

But forget about the gifts, I'm most grateful for family and the time we get to spend together.

After gifts, we had some delicious lunch and then headed to church together.

It was a perfect day spent celebrating Jesus' birthday.

12.03.2015

Thanksgiving 2015 Part I

Dress: ShopMCE

Boots: LuLus

Necklace: BaubleBar

The Holiday Season is of course one of my absolute favs.

Nothing like stuffing yourself with delicious food surrounded by all of your favorite people.

This Thanksgiving we headed over to my parents house around noon to spend the day with my family.

SO thankful for this beautiful, crazy family of mine.

11.10.2015

Halloween 2015 Part I

This Halloween was definitely one for the books.

Kyle and I really haven't done anything for Halloween since college
so we were WAY overdue for a little fun.

We had plans for Saturday but my best friend Claire and I felt the urge to troll the town Friday night.
So...Vampires it was!

We had THE best night.

Claire is one of those friends where you can literally be sitting in a dumpster, starving, naked, in 20 degree weather and you will still be having the best time of your life.

She definitely makes this life of mine WAY brighter.

We headed to midtown and met up with Kyle's cousin & his girlfriend for a little bit.

Then continued roaming the streets and being constantly asked if we were twins,

to which we of course replied with "duh, how'd ya know?!"

We get that question pretty regularly, and we kind of love it.
Friday was lots of fun, I'll never get sick of girls nights no matter how old I get...
But SATURDAY is when the real party happened...

Check back tomorrow to see our best friend taco costumes y'all.

1.05.2015

Last Minute Roadtrip

Sometimes you just gotta pack your things and GO somewhere.

Kyle and I, my brother in law and his girlfriend, 3 of Kyles cousins, and 2 of their friends

all packed up 2 cars and made a 19 hour road trip to Colorado last Tuesday evening!!

19 hours is a LONG time y'all.

But I'm SO glad we ended up going.

Here are a few pictures I got during the drive.

Y'all...I think I died driving through this. Seriously SO pretty.

After probably 20+ hours with all our stops

we FINALLY made it to Crested Butte around noon Wednesday morning.

We couldn't check in until 2 so we stopped to get some breakfast and waste some time.

These were the absolute best blueberry pancakes I've ever had in my life.

After breakfast we walked around to a few different shops in the town,

and then finally checked in a little after 2.

We were all desperate for a shower and a good nap,

especially because it was NYE and we knew we would be going out that night.

I'll be sharing more with y'all tomorrow!!

Hope everyone had an awesome Christmas break/NYE.

Happy Monday y'all.

xoxo, Monica

1.02.2015

The Day after Christmas.

The Day after Christmas started as a lazy one.

Top: Tobi

Scarf: ShopMCE

Jeans: CottonOn

Boots: Cavenders Boot City [Justin Brand]

After laying around for a few hours
Me, Krissa, Michelle, and Skye all decided to take our pups to the dog park!

Could she be any cuter?

Of course the entire park was dry except for this one spot,

and she just HAD to stay there the entire time.

Once the dogs were finally worn out we all left to get ready and go to the movies!

All of us were dying to go see "American Snyper" but it's only playing in select theaters :(

Have any of you seen it?!

We ended up seeing The Gambler instead, andddd I wasn't too impressed.

It was kind of slow for me.

After the movie we all went out to a Bar/Grille to hang out with some other friends.

I think it's safe to say "Christmas Break" was a successful one.

So sad it's almost over...

I can't wait to share our last minute ski trip with y'all!!
Never in my life have I been in weather this COLD.

Have a great day ladies!

xoxo, Monica

1.01.2015

Christmas Day 2014

I realize it's January 1st and that I should probably be doing a New Year post,

butttt sorry things are a little delayed over here so bare with me!

On Christmas Day Kyle and I headed back on over to his Moms.

We all ate breakfast then opened presents.

After that we headed on over to Nanas to celebrate with the rest of the family!

Kyle's family has A LOT of boys, and they're a llllllll about golfing.

So while the boys played golf us girls ate, played games and laughed until we cried.

Me, Kyles Sister Michelle, and Kyles cousin Krissa.

(both their moms and nana played with us as well!)

I'm in love with Kyles family, I don't think i've ever been bored around them.
After the boys finished golfing we all ate dinner then opened presents.
THEN we opened white elephant gifts which is always a good time.

After that we all laid around watching their old family videos.
Gosssssshhhhh Kyle was CUTE.
Makes me excited for when I've got a little Kyle running around one day ;]

I totally meant to post this yesterday but I've had a CRAZY few days.
We decided to go on a Colorado Ski trip totally last minute,
So Tuesday from 6 until wednesday around noon I was in a car.
That's 18 hours y'all...

Don't worry I'll fill y'all in either Friday or next week.
Hope everyones having a great week and had a safe and wonderful NYE!

xoxo, Monica