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.

Christmas Cheer

I'm procrastinating real bad this Holiday season. We do have some decorations up in the apartment, but not that many. We don't even have a tree for cryin' out loud. I'm dying to get one of those little Charlie Brown Trees from Kroger. They're so stinkin' cute! But, our stockings are up, so Santa is still sure to come, right?
And I have about many 30% of my shopping done. Sigh, I need to get on it.

Are you struggling with the gift shopping too? Some fellow bloggers always have great ideas and Joanna puts together great gift guides. Check out A Cup of Jo, Oh Joy and even Design*Sponge.

Holiday Wine Lamps

I finished my Chrismas project. Well, 4 of them actually. Check out these Wine Lamps! I have 2 in green based bottles and 2 in clear bottles. Aren't they magical?

Buy me a present?

Happy December! I must apologize for the unintentional blogging break I took. But now I'm back and ready to get back to the grind! (:

Christmas is most definitely my favorite holiday and I can't wait to complete my shopping! I only have 3 gifts so far, and I need to step it up. I'll be starting and completing a project this weekend that will make for a GREAT Christmas present. So keep a look out for it. 

Sparkle Sparkle

This pretty dress makes me wish New Years Eve was right around the corner.

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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!

Memorial Day Weekend

My memorial day weekend was fun-filled and out of the ordinary! On Friday night I met up with Laura (who is my new roomie btw!), we had margaritas, I met her new boy toy and there was constant laughter! Loved. 

On Saturday morning the boy and I spontaniously decided to go to the Zoo! I've lived in atl since I was 8 and had never been to the Atlanta Zoo. I was like a little kid hyped up on 10 bags of cotton candy! 

 Look at that cotton candy butt on that monkey! Haha!

That sweet panda was my favorite. The lion might have been, but lazy thing wouldn't get out of the shade.

Sunday, Laura officially moved in. Yay! And Sunday night was another double date night at The Counter. I loved the sweet potato fries!

Of course we had to follow that with some yummy fro-yo! Ours was like an ice cream candy bar! (The snickers topping was phenomenal.)

Had to end the weekend with some pool time! Of course, I got burned.