Vacay in Photos.

Like many of you, I have been fortunate enough to enjoy a two-week break from work over the holidays, and for the most part, I've tried to live life to its fullest during this time.  From family parties to presents to dinner dates to seemingly mundane tasks like oil changes, it has the potential to become stressful and hectic.  Yet, in the quiet moments, there has been much love, laughter and just plain good old fashioned fun, and here is my vacation to date, as documented in photos.  Because I really don't feel like writing.


Fashion Shoots:

Disclaimer:  I am so not photogenic.  Also, I hate having my picture taken.  I was hamming it up in the second photo, merely because I felt super awkward.  That's why I love the picture of my boots.  I don't have to do anything except stand there.


Oh, and in case you were wondering, the entire outfit comes from Urban Outfitters.  The boots are from Filene's Basement, and the leg-warmers (OBSESSION) come from Target.


I don't think I'll ever make it as a fashion blogger...


Family Time:

I love these people.  They make me so happy. On Christmas Day, I really appreciated the time in between present-opening and extended family arriving for dinner.  We sat, talked, laughed, ate, and waited ever so patiently for my brother to arrive from Indianapolis with his beautiful fiance and crazy dog in tow.




Baking:

My pride and joy:  Oreo balls.  While they were a huge hit, I really despise the mess they cause.  Crushing an entire package of Oreos is NOT conducive to a neat and orderly kitchen.


Snuggles and Tea:

This is my husband.  I really like him.


Church-Going:

We are really excited to have finally found a church we love in Chicago.  Of course, it happens to be one of the largest churches in the city, and half of the people in attendance aren't even from Illinois, but that's what I love about it.  And the fact that everyone blatantly takes pictures during mass.


Running:

I recently discovered that running in the snow is very therapeutic.  And messy.


Decorating:

What better way to save Christmas cards than to place them under the tree - because friends and family are the REAL presents in life.  Or something like that:)


Speaking of cards, my husband and I never send them - BUT - we have an amazing idea that we are going to execute this spring.  Stay tuned!

Anywho, Happy New Year to each and every one of you.  I'll have lots of pics to post from the little soiree we are hosting.  I hope your night is spectacular!