THE GLAD GAME {CHRISTMAS EDITION}

Today I have to work, but only until 2pm...then I make the 1 hour and 30 minute-ish drive to my home-town; Straight to church for me! I hope my family saves me a seat. Hey husband, save me a seat.

This sunny Christmas Eve morning I am especially glad for the following:

{an antique ornament chandalier at our favorite antique shop}

{brown paper packages tied up with string. all loaded in my car}

 

 {this creamer my mom told me about that I found on clearance at Target. 

It's 35 calories per tablespoon and I probably added 5 tablespoons to my coffee this morning... oops}

 {our precious kitty, bailey, who I teared up *petting good-bye to this morning. 

yes, I did and I'm not embarrassed.}

 {annual Christmas gathering with the girls last night. yummy food...}

{...good wine, and the best company ever. I love you, girls}

*petting good-bye is sort of like hugging good-bye. you can't really hug a cat.

HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS

My sister's friend, Tessa, had a Gold Canyon Candle party a few weeks ago. It was a lovely few hours spent sipping wine and choosing a few candle scents (I can't wait for my candles to arrive)! She and her husband just bought a house and it's amazing how quickly Tessa turned it into a home. Tessa is absolutely adorable... when it comes to fashion she is a free spirit who loves vintage, and her home reflected that same aesthetic.

Isn't her office so cute? It's really more of an inspiration room. I love how she has some of her favorite vintage finds displayed on a trunk to enjoy. I look forward to being able to create my own space like this when we buy a house.

THANKFUL, PART II

Day after Thanksgiving post... 

Did you eat as much as I did? I strategically got everything on one plate so I didn't have to make myself feel bad for going back for a second plate!! But, let's not kid ourselves... that was enough food for two plates.

My cousin, Ben, and his sweet wife, Jessica, were in town from Oregon.  I was so thankful to finally meet their daughter, my little cousin, Elsie. It was the first time my hubby got to meet any of them, so we were extra excited. Isn't she adorable?!

 

My sister-in-law, April, and her husband, Matt, were also in town with our beautiful niece, Zoey! We were SO excited to see them. Isn't Zoey the prettiest baby ever? I'm not biased or anything.

 (and she loved Uncle Izzy)

I was so grateful for the time we got to spend with my family AND my hubby's family. We had the best day and feel oh-so-lucky. When we were visiting with my parents my Dad found this old photo and certificate. I had seen it before when I was a wee one, but it was so cool to see it again. So proud of my Papa.

 (that's him on the far left)

 (and here on the far right, kneeling in the front. my handsome dad.)

And as much as we enjoyed being in our hometown surrounded by family, it was wonderful to get back to our little apartment and our little man, Bailey.

I hope you all had a warm and happy Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends, and are feeling as thankful as we are.

THANKFUL, PART I

Six years ago my Mr and I re-met when we were both out the night before Thanksgiving. Five years ago when we were both home to see family again... we started dating. Happy five years of dating to my handsome husband! Looking forward to celebrating five years of marriage... and more.

A little list of the things I am feeling thankful for this morning, Thanksgiving Day...

our first thanksgiving as Mr. & Mrs.

coffee

my parents' home

the smell of my mom cooking
my first non-wedding blog post

music

friends

the family I will see soon

OPI nail color "suzy says da!"

sunshine

hugs

seeing my new hubby's wedding band when I glance at his hand

my parent's cats

the Macy's parade

 the anticipation of seeing my lovely sister-in-law, brother-in-law and my beautiful niece, Zoey,

who are home for the holidays

I am also thankful for all of the food I will soon eat! What are you thankful for?  

Happy Thanksgiving!