Philly 2012

Girl Time

Wow, it's been so long since I've updated and so many things have happened. Whoops! These past few weeks have been toughies, but I'm so thankful for the 2 girls weekend trips that have fallen in my laps for this month. This weekend I'm headed to the mountains with my mom, gram and aunt. I took a couple days off work so I'm expecting lots of eating, game playing and wine drinking. Then at the end of the month I'm headed to Philly with two of my favs. So thankful for all this girl time up ahead. God sure does have some good timing. (:

(all photos from Pinterest)

Christmas in Chicago

How could I pass up spending Christmas with my mom, aunt and my grandmother? I couldn't. And we had a blast.

PC Beach

For almost 20 years, us girls have taken the same trip every summer. My mom, her bestie (of 40 years!), the bestie's 2 girls and myself. And every year we have a blast doing the same thing. Laying on the beach reading our books, eating while constantly talking about the next meal and watching silly medical shows until we can't keep our eyes open. Surprisingly I didn't take that many pictures, but here's some I did take if you'd like to see...

I'm at the beach!

I'll be uploading my birthday video tomorrow. But for now I'm enjoying sunshine, good books and margaritas with my girls.

Have a great weekend!

I ordered this color blocked sunhat for when I go to the beach in a couple weeks. Can't wait for some time with my girls! (:

(photo via)

Hope you all have a lazy summer weekend. (:

My kind of town, Chicago is... [Part 2]

The 2nd half of Day 2 included the best part, THE CUBS GAME!! I am a big baseball fan. I'm not into all the stats and crazy info like that, but I love going to the games. The cheering, the ambiance, everyone coming together to enjoy America's favorite pastime. It's a beautiful thing. (Fun fact about me: I attended my first baseball game and mere age of 2 weeks old.)

My mom grew up in Chicago, so I have adopted her love for Wrigley Field and the Cubbies. Seriously, one of the best fields ever. I think because of all the history. (Can you tell I'm in love?)

Top down, cruising through Wrigleyville. What a great day.

Me and my momma hanging out in her hometown. Their "downtown" is just the coolest little "strip".

Gotta love some Cubs themed cornhole! (I won, by the way)

Loved this little cooler!

She's making me a little July 4th cocktail. 

My gma and her crazy old friends. Old people are funny when they're drunk. (:

On our round trip we passed a wind farm. A wind farm?! Coolest thing ever. These wind turbines ran for 33 miles, and as far back as the eye could see. My mom and I were super impressed. 

(all photos were taken with my iphone and ran through the crossprocess app.)

Hope everyone had a fabulous July 4th. And already the weekend is here again! Loving these short weeks. (:

My kind of town, Chicago is... [Part 1]

For July 4th weekend, my mom and I road tripped it up to Chicago! One of my favorite cities. [If you follow me on twitter, you would have seen some of my updates, hilariously good times...] Here's the first 2 1/2 days of the glorious trip.

Our first view of downtown! I was jumping up and down in the car.

Our first stop in Chicago, pizza! (Surprisingly, it was my mom's idea! L to R: My gma, mom, aunt amy and me)

Headed to the Cubs game!!!

Before the game we ate lunch at this swanky little restaurant/pub right out side Wrigley. Loved sitting outside right in the middle of the city.

(all photos taken with my iPhone. App used: cross process)

The game & how we spent the 4th will be coming up tomorrow! Keep an eye out!

Hope everyone had a GREAT holiday weekend!

Girls Weekend!

Tomorrow, I am headed up to the Highlands in NC! My mom's bff and her husband own a home up in the mountains and we have the privilege of using it this weekend! SO excited. It's been almost a month since I've seen my mom so it should be a good time. Hiking, good food and I've talked my mom into watching the Hangover. Should be fun! Here's some links that I've been loving on...

Loving TOMS new One for One movement. I think I'm going to save up and buy these.

Summer love. (Havin' a blast... (: )

Sailboat Popsicle!

What a great summer top! Maybe for a picnic?!

Love this out-of-the-ordinary bookcase.

My mom and I are trying this magic juice this weekend. 

Loving this blondie and her fashion blog.

What a romantic trip to Paris.