~First Up- Early birthday lunch, shopping and dinner on Sunday with family. My cousin was in town so we met up for lunch then went to see Santa. So glad we got to spend a little time with my bff!
My parents, brothers, brother's girlfriend and sister in law met up with us at the mall. We did a little shopping and headed over to dinner. It has turned into a tradition over the last several years.
~Too Faced's Melted Lipstick in Melted Ruby
I decided to take a leap and go for this pretty bold lipstick. I'm still getting used to it on me (I have it on in the picture of my and the blondes) but I love it!
~My Birthday!
Maybe this should have been first on my list. I am so thankful for the past 29 years. This past year has probably been the best yet! I received the best gift imaginable and became a MOM! What could be better than that? We had a fun experience of living somewhere new and meeting some great people that we will forever call friends. We condensed our 3 year plan of moving back to NC to a 1 year plan and got to move HOME! It has been a fabulous year and I am looking forward to the next year and all that God has in store for our family before I hit the BIG 3-0.
On my birthday, we didn't really get going until lunch time when Little L and I joined Mike for lunch. Then the girls ventured out to do a little shopping.
We did a little shopping then met Mike at home with my birthday surprises!
I finally got a sewing machine! I have been wanting one for a while. Now I just need to take it out of the box and learn how to SEW.
We put LG down for the night and Mike and I enjoyed a steak dinner- Perfection! Mike made me feel so special and I am so thankful for him.
~Christmas Lights
I have always heard about Meadow Lights but in the 5 years (minus the year in TX) we lived about 20 minutes away, we have never been. We decided it would be a great opportunity to get Little L out to see the lights since she can see much from her car seat if we just ride around in the car. At Meadow they have a little train you ride through the lights and it was perfect for Lilly Grace. She loved it and even rode a carousel for the first time.
~The Donkey in the Living Room
~The Donkey in the Living Room
~My Parents
These two are going to watch LG tonight as we head out for Mike's work Christmas party. I am so looking forward to going out and having some adult time. However, I will be missing my little L but I know she will be in great hands. Thanks Mom and Dad!
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and I can't wait till next week's Friday Favorites. I know there is going to be a lot of favorites coming up in the next week starting off with the celebration of Jesus' birthday!
Bonus: some of my favorite Christmas decorations in Lilly Grace's room
Christmas sheets I had made for LG's room since I couldn't find any that matched her room. |