Hello friends! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break! It went by so quickly didn’t it!? We had such a fun trip to Utah to visit family.
My girls ran their first Turkey Trot with their dad! I’ve been dealing with knee issues and have to have surgery in January (boo) so I was bummed I couldn’t join them. But I went along for moral support/cheerleading anyway. Bright and early! If we look half asleep in this picture it’s because we were. :)
Their cute cousin and my brother-in-law joined them.
Proud of my girls! It was such a fun way to kick off the holiday.
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Then back to moms to cook the turkey! My mom and brother do most of the cooking and I make a great assistant. In my flare sleeve sweater that’s a total fire hazard around the stove. Ha. My family knows I’m good to peel a few potatoes and then find other fun jobs.. set the table, play with the kids, tidy up the living room. Anything but cook. Some things never change. :)
The weather was beautiful so the kids spent a lot of time in my parent’s yard and treehouse. (You can see more treehouse details in this post.)
And what did I do for four straight days other than avoid kitchen duty?
{Hanna Split neck top/Tanner Necklace}
I held my new niece! Meet Quincy. Isn’t she a doll!? I couldn’t be more in love.
{Varsity Stripe Tee/Camo Jeans}
K – I promise I won’t bore you all with baby pictures. After this post. ;) But I seriously couldn’t get enough of this sweet girl! She is absolutely perfect.
And btw.. my favorite cardigan is not only incredibly comfortable, but also doubles to make the coziest baby blanket. ;) Is she not the most precious thing!?
My mom snapped this last picture of us. We both fell asleep in the chair one evening. I couldn’t put her down! There is just something about a new baby and I miss this stage with my kids so much. Quincy and I totally bonded and when I said good-bye I got such a huge lump in my throat and couldn’t help tearing up. Sometimes not living close to my family is hard. My brother wanted to know why I never cry when I say good-bye to him. Ha. ;)
Back in the swing of things now that we’re home and I’m so excited it’s almost December! I can finally listen to Christmas music without getting any grief! (I’ve been playing it since mid October.) :) I have lots of fun decorating to share with you all. Isn’t getting the house ready for the holidays the best!? I’m almost finished with my Christmas shopping and am so excited about the great sales going on right now! I linked some of the fun things on sale for Cyber Monday below. Stuff that I love and already have or am buying today. These are my favorite stores that I’ve been stopping by tonight! On my couch and in my pj’s with the TV on and a bowl of popcorn next to me. Best way to shop. :)
{Favorite frames on sale/Vintage wood oval tray on sale}
CYBER MONDAY DEALS
ANTHROPOLOGIE – I love this store and things rarely go on sale. YEA for 20% off of everything!
NORDSTROM – Extra 20% off of things that were already on sale! Crazy low prices. I linked my favs (yea new Ugg slippers at a great price!) and a few things I got for my kids too!
For the kids:
My favorites:
GAP – 50% off of everything! Ahh! Use code CYBER. Couldn’t resist getting a couple of new sweaters at that great price!
BANANA REPUBLIC – Also 50% of of everything! I haven’t had time to check BR but will definitely be doing that the second I get a free minute today! Love BR.
WEST ELM – Up to 70% off and free shipping! I buy so many fun things for my home from West Elm! I linked my favorites below!
POTTERY BARN – Also up to 70% off!
I picked up this pillow, and these cute plates I’ve had my eye on. You can see my other PB favorites in this post. I already own half of their Christmas decor. Ha. ;)
AMAZON – I’ve got a list of things I’m looking for to finish up my gifts on Amazon. So many great deals! Headphones, a few toys for the kids, I need a new toaster because mine is dying.. random fun stuff. :)
GOOD sales. Happy on-line shopping friends! I’m excited to finish up with my gifts and get things wrapped and under the tree so that I can enjoy the next month with my crew. Best time of the year. :)
Ohhh Erin! I’m so sorry to read that you have to have surgery on your knee! I hope it goes well and you can soon turkey trot with the best of them! Hugs! Your new niece is precious and you look really good holding her. Her parents dress her to the nines, too! :) Those leg warmers slayed me. Sweet, sweet photos. Sounds like the trip was a great time for all and now you are ready to hit December running! I found out we are going to be short at my work for at least this next week, possibly two. Yep, I’m probably gonna be too tired to shop or set up my house for the holiday. But never to tired to sing along with the Christmas CDs in the car! LOL Have a great week!
Oh no Jeanne! You are going to hit December hard! I hope things slow down for you soon so you can relax a little this holiday season! It’s such a busy month that it’s hard to do that sometimes. Christmas music definitely helps. I have mine on right now. :) And I know.. aren’t those leg warmers the cutest!? I bought her that little fuzzy vest.. baby girl clothes are just too much fun! Enjoy your Monday sweet friend! xo
Looks like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! :) I am sorry to hear about your knee. I hope it isn’t giving you too much trouble especially during this extra fun and busy season! Thanks for sharing the great gift ideas. Happy almost December!
Thank you Genelle! So sweet of you. I’ve been dealing with issues with both of my knees for years! Time to finally do something about it, but I definitely wanted to wait until after December so I could enjoy the holidays. :) Happy December to you too! xo
what a gorgeous baby girl! She is so precious!
Sorry about your knee but yes, get it done so you can heal quickly and be back to normal!
That’s the plan for sure Marcia! Thank you so much! xo
Looks like you had an amazing Thanksgiving, Erin!! I am so sorry to hear you need surgery….I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Your niece is beautiful! I miss holding little babies too. All our kiddos in the family are older now too. 4 to 16. Time goes way too fast. xxoo
Thank you so much Pam! Isn’t she the sweetest little thing!? I know.. time is flying and the kids are getting so big! It’s so fun and awful all at the same time. ;) Thank you for your sweet words about my knee! I will be so nice to have behind me. Thanks again for your sweet comment and enjoy your day! xo
You and your family looked like you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving. Such a beautiful new baby! So much to be thankful for. Enjoy your holiday. This year I am using red for Christmas……….because of how lovely your home looks with the red with the gray walls! Thank you for sharing your home and all your decorating ideas!
You and your family seemed to have such a wonderful Thanksgiving, and a new baby too! So many things to be thankful for!. Good luck with your knee surgery. I am using red for my color this Christmas it looks so nice with the gray walls! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and your decorating talent. Happy Holidays!🎄
Oh nothing like red decor and gray walls! Love it! :) Thank you so much Noreen! Definitely lots to be thankful for this year. I hope you enjoy the season with loved ones! xo