fashion friday...it's party time

Happy 100th birthday Friday's Fancies!  I've put together two party outfits to celebrate the occasion.

leopard chic

I know this dress is pretty bold, but I think it's super fun!  I paired it with classic accessories to make it elegant and chic.  

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little black dress

I took the little back dress and went fun and funky.  If you don't know already I love the color combo black and hot pink-what girl doesn't right?.  I paired this dress with a multi-colored glitter clutch that I'm dying to own.  I would totally wear this to a fun party or dressy occasion...New Year's Eve maybe?? 

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Let me say I'm sorry for the lack of blog posts recently.  I've gotten really busy lately then Mr. H and I got a terrible stomach bug this week.  It's not been good!  I'm so happy it's Friday, but I'll be working most of the weekend.  I get to photograph three awesome families.

I do have a few exciting announcements to share AND I still need to show you my new brown boots.  I haven't taken them out of the box since I bought them two weeks ago.  Ha.  I am still trying to decide if I want to keep them.  Have a fun weekend and let's party!

Happy FRIDAY!

happy birthday dad!!

It's Monday already...is it me or do the weekends go by extremely fast?!?!?!?  Mr. H and I love the weekends.  We usually have lots of time to spend together.

Friday night in our family is pizza night.  I think if it's not your tradition too-it should be!  It's awesome. We mix it up every weekend: sometimes it's take out, sometimes we go out and other times we'll get a frozen pizza.  Friday night we went to one of our favorite pizza places, Grimaldi's.  It's so yummy.  Fire brick oven pizza is the best.  It was a cool evening so we thought we'd go and sit outside...well everyone else had the same idea.  So unfortunately, we had to sit inside.  When the pizza this good, who cares where you sit, right!

On the way home, Mr. H took a little detour to Sonic.  I was thrilled he thought of stopping to get a yummy MINI Sonic blast.  It's a idea I would have had for sure, but didn't know if he'd be up for it.  Well surprise...he was!  It was a fun date night together!

Saturday night my family got together to celebrate my dad's birthday (which is actually TODAY).  Now that my brother moved back home, it's fun to all be together.  My grandpa even came in town for my dad's birthday.  

I'm so lucky to have all my immediate family close by.  It makes these sort of celebrations so much more fun when we can all be together to celebrate.  

Dad, thanks for being such a big part of my life.  We're so lucky to have a wonderful dad who cares so much about us.  Your positive attitude about all situations is contagious and I am thankful to have you as an example.  I'm so happy to have you as my dad.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!  I love you!

Happy Monday!!

  

fashion friday...costume prep

It's FRIDAY!  I know what you're thinking...it's not Halloween yet.  Of course I know that; however, I thought I'd share with you some Halloween inspiration since it's just around the corner.  

I've actually never been much into celebrating Halloween.  As a kid, my family would go to a church carnival type of event.  It was fun and honestly all I cared about was the candy.  Ha.  To this day that's the best part for me.  For me, I'd rather skip Halloween and go straight to Thanksgiving and Christmas!!!  

Sassy Cat Woman

In the even I would go to a Costume Party, I would totally love to be CAT WOMAN.  I mean who wouldn't want to at some point.  If I felt I could rock these faux leather leggings, I'd totally be Cat woman just because!    

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Chic Black and Orange

If you aren't into dressing up for Halloween (like me), you can still dress for the occasion in black and orange.  Black and orange can be a scary combination any other time of year because you'll instantly think of Halloween...so it's the perfect time of year to be bold.  Then after Halloween you can wear this outfit with different pants/earrings.      

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

If you'll be dressing up for Halloween, what will YOU be?

fashion friday...leaf love

It's been another LONG week.  I'm soooooo happy to have Mr. H home with me this week!!!!!!!!  I wish it hasn't been such a busy week though because I don't feel like we've had too much us time.

This week, Friday's Fancies is all about dressing in fall leaf colors.  I typically like brighter colors so this was a little challenging for me; however, I still managed to put together two fun outfits in fall leaf colors.

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

Are YOU loving leaf colors this fall?

Mr. H and I are headed to the lake for the weekend with our friend Mel.  I wish I could say I'm off to the lake for a relaxing weekend, but I'll actually be editing pictures most of it.  At least I'll be in a peaceful place.  Hopefully it will be a little chilly so we can sit outside by the fire pit and make s'mores.  Yummy!  It will still be a fun time...can't wait!

What are YOUR plans this weekend?  

it's FALL!

It's been in the 50's the last two days!  It's crazy because just the other day it was 80.  I've been trying to keep myself very busy these last few days since Mr. H is gone.  It is very lonely having him gone, but I have sweet friends who have kept me company.  

I found this amazing Chicken Taco Chili recipe pinterest (where else!) and it's sooooo YUMMY!!!  Fall is the perfect time to stay inside, get cozy and have a big bowl of chili.  

I've been been dying to eat some pumpkin bread recently so my friend and I decided to bake a few loaves.  I've never made pumpkin bread before...I've only eaten it!  I found a very easy Pumpkin Bread recipe online.  It turned out so good and very moist (sorry for those of you who don't like that word).  I wish I had some whipped cream to go on top.  Mr. H has such a domestic wife and he isn't even here to enjoy it.  He better hurry back so he can have some before I eat it all.

Now that it's chilly outside, it's time to break out the sweaters, long pants and boots.  I went in my closet and HATE everything I own.  Ever feel like that???  I was desperate need of a few fall items.  My friend and I planned a fun shopping spree.  I got lots of great things AND a pair of brown boots.  I'm still deciding on them though.  I'll show off the great deals I got later this week.  

It was a good, fun weekend, but I'm SOOOOOO ready for today because Mr. H comes home to me tonight!!!!!  It's been a very long last five days.  I sure miss this guy!  He's totally my other half and without him home I totally don't feel the same.  Mr. H get home to me safe and sound.  I can't wait to kiss!!!  

fashion friday...marvelous monotone

It's FINALLY Friday!!!  I have no idea why, but this week has been the longest week for me.  And on top of that...Mr. H left early yesterday morning for five days.  He's in Canada with his brother and dad hunting.  While I'm excited for him to have time away and to build memories with his family, I'm super sad he's gone.  It's going to be a long few days without him.  I don't like it when my best friend is gone.  Anyways...

Today's Friday's Fancies is all about being monotone.  Don't worry, monotone doesn't have to be boring.  I put together a few outfits I'd totally wear.  

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

I want to give a birthday shout out to my sweet friend Lauren!  We get to have lunch to celebrate her birthday today.  I'm so excited!  And get this...her husband is planning a weekend birthday surprise.  I'm almost as excited as she is.  Happy Birthday Lauren!!  So blessed to have you in my life.

While I'm super bummed I won't be hanging out with Mr. H this weekend, I'll be busing taking pictures  AND I will be shopping with a friend on Saturday.  I can't WAIT to pick up some new fall clothes!!!!

What do YOU think of the new monotone trend?

What are YOUR weekend plans?

How do YOU keep busy with your significant other is gone?

fashion friday...outfit crush

It's Friday again and I'm so happy!  I've been finding lots of amazing outfit inspiration on pinterest lately.  Today's Friday's Fancies is perfect because it's all about an outfit crush.  I have lots, but narrowed it down to two.  

beautifully bright

I'm so happy bright colors are sticking around for fall.  Hot pink is a favorite color of mine to wear and I love it paired with turquoise.  This is a super chic outfit for a causal outing with friends or a fun date night with the hubs.  

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leopard lovin'

Okay, it's official...I need to get a button up leopard shirt.  I'm totally crushing on this outfit.  I love how it can be dressed up or down.  I've got an H&M shopping trip with a friend coming up and this will be a must buy for the fall! 

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

Wish me luck as I head to College Station to experience a true A&M football game.  Mr. H is thrilled for me to finally attend a game and he's so excited to show me where he went to school.  It will be a walk down memory lane for him!  

Happy FRIDAY!

food truck

Happy Monday.  Another weekend is over.  Mr. H and I had a VERY relaxing weekend.  It's one of the last ones we'll have for a long time.  It's about to get really busy people!!  

Have you ever been to a food truck?  I hadn't until last weekend.  Mr. H and I met up with some friends at a food park in Fort Worth.  It's such a cool idea.  It's like a food court, but out of trucks.  

Friends Mary (from Put a Ruffle On it!!!) and Melissa.

I got an amazing hamburger from Fred's Texas.  I got homemade guacamole on it.  Yummy!!

Mr. H got a grilled cheese with three pepper colby jack and BBQ pulled pork from Lee's Grilled Cheese.  It was delicious.  I of course had to take a bite (or two).  They also had grilled mac & cheese, that looked so yummy, but I neither one of us got it.  We'll have to try it next time!

If you don't know by now, I have a love for desserts!!!!  It's no surprise that I had to try a cupcake from the Red Jett Sweets truck.  I was so excited to try their new flavor for fall: Peter Pumpkin, but they sold out right before we walked up to the window.  Uggg.  

I settled for Nuts for Kentucky which was bourbon cake, carmel buttercream and rolled in candied pralines.  It was very yummy.  Mel was living on the edge and tried their other fall flavor: maple bacon.  Sounds kind of weird, right?

This was such a fun outing.  Mr. H and I will for sure be going back to try out other trucks.  It's a fun place for a casual date night or a fun evening with friends.  Maybe they'll have a pumpkin cupcake next time too.  

Have a very HAPPY Monday friends!

happy birthday b!

We celebrated our nephew's 2nd birthday yesterday!  Or should I say my family celebrated while he took a nap.  Ha.  We all got together for lunch and it's right around his nap time.  He spent the first part of lunch crying because he was so tired...poor thing.  But after all, it's his birthday and he can cry if he wants to, right???  Soooo, since he was napping, the only pictures we got were of my family minus the birthday boy Bentley.  (so sad!)

My brother is moving back to Texas!!!  He spent two years in Colorado, but could hear Texas calling his name to come home.  This is the first picture we've had together since mine and Mr. H's wedding a year ago!  Crazy huh.

My brother's girlfriend came down from Colorado and we all got to meet her for the first time.  She was so sweet and fit it really well!  

Isn't Bentley's momma gorgeous?  My sister is the best momma to sweet B and my very special sister!  

My dad and Marcie came over to celebrate too so it was one big happy family event!  We had yummy BBQ and then played Mexican train.  Anytime we have a group together I always suggest Mexican train...it's just so fun!

Mr. H and I happily married one year later!  I remember celebrating Bentley's one year birthday last year the day we got back from our honeymoon to the Bahamas.  Oh how I wish we just returned from a week vacation at the Bahamas!!!!

We had a fun weekend with family and friends and it's back to work again!  Good things always have to come to and end.  

Happy MONDAY!