I’m just still swooning over our family photos, sorry!!! :) And Leo here, hahahahaha

Anyways, a lot going on this weekend! Tonight I want to head down to The Falls and check out the Christmas lights. I hear they’re extraordinary this year! Saturday we might go see Santa. He’s downtown Sioux Falls along with horse-drawn carriage rides. Might be kinda fun! We did that last year and Ivy FLIPPED. We also saw him last night and it was no different…. sooo might be a waste of our time. But I always love shopping downtown anyways, so at least there’s that! Then Saturday night we are having a holiday party with friends. We decided on a potluck and we chose the letter “C” for Christmas as the theme. Everyone has to bring a food item that starts with C, I don’t know what I’m bringing yet, but there are some good ideas out there! Triple points for chocolate chip cheesecake? ;) Haha! Hope you have a good weekend! 2 weeks till Christmas! Ho ho ho!

Fashion Finds

This is super stylin and sexy for your NYE party

Or maybe these sequined pants would be warmer! So festive and fun!

This for your ugly sweater party. It actually lights up!

Holy cuteness! Overalls for Leo!

THIS for Leo. Period.

LOVE this hoodie for John

Ivy would live in a tulle skirt if she could

Metallic oxfords, SO CUTE

Ivy has been sleeping in these pajamas EVERY NIGHT. Obsessed.

Links I Love

Hosting a NYE party? Get THIS party in a box! So simple!

I keep hearing all about this finger paint for kids

10 questions with a Victoria’s Secret supermodel, humph :/ So damn pretty!

Festive mint snowman marshmallows and Christmas rice krispies holiday treat

Beautiful wood cheese boards and wooden utensils for your foodie

I really want this food subscriptions. I love to sample new things!

I like this letter ornament for your Christmas tree

My sister had this lip pencil while she was visiting and I WANT it

News on the Net

Kimye welcome a baby boy! (Come on, that’s news, RIGHT?!)

Ex-Oklahoma City cop convicted him of raping women

The latest in the San Bernardino shooting

People are AWESOME. Holy crap. Look at this video

Top 20 best ski resorts

We are at our cabin this weekend enjoying some time by the fire and will hopefully get out to take the kids sledding. It’s so beautiful down here, I enjoy the snow so much more here than home! But if you’re around today, go to the Sioux Falls Made Market! It sounds awesome! There are more than 50 local vendors selling their homemade items. Pretty neat! Check it out for some great gifts. Otherwise, have a good weekend, Christmas is THREE weeks away! EEEEE!

Fashion Finds

Kinda into oversized right now

Turtleneck fan? I’m getting into it with this one and this one

 Touch of pink on these boots

Christmas pajamas for Mom, for Dad, for baby brother, for sister

Get your guy to wear this shirt for Christmas

Jeans that are stylish and charge your phone? Whoa.

Cutest thing ever

Sequin skirt for your girly girl

Adorable holiday knit sweater for your boy

Links I Love

Holiday tradition ideas for your family

THIS is adorable. I bet Ivy would love to be baby-wearer!

DIY printable mini stars

Love peppermint?

Don’t forget about BOOKS this holiday

EXCITED about this winter trend!

Coolest stuffed fox animal

Amazon Fire TV stick. Stream basically anything! We are on Sons of Anarchy and am obsessed.

I use this gorgeous calendar for our planner

Super cool mug for your man

News on the Net

San Bernardino shootings theory

U.S. military opens combat positions to women

Where is the Paris mastermind?

Coldplay is the Superbowl halftime and releases new album today

Stone Temple Pilots singer has passed away

Pantone color of the year

Mark Zuckerberg and his huge charity pledge

Hello from the Black Hills! We have been enjoying the gorgeous scenery out here (our cabin rental) and the white fluffy snow is falling to make this a perfect log cabin retreat! Enjoying this vacation with the family and Ivy is loving seeing the “BIG mountains.” :) I can’t believe Thanksgiving is already next week! My tummy is growling for turkey and mashed potatoes and gravy already. But until then, I’m gonna cozy up by this wood fire and cuddle with the hubs and my wee ones! Hope you have a good weekend!

Fashion Finds

MUST have outfit for Leo – the hoodie and pocket, gah! <3

Could this floral vest be any cuter for Ivy?!

Slippers for me, for John, for Ivy, for Leo

Look hipster and warm in these

My favorite tee on John

I like, REALLY want this for Leo

For all you old souls out there… this is pretty much the best for Ivy

My Christmas present… hint hint

Links I Love

A to die for woodland animal doll for Ivy and for Leo

Still on this white paint kick for our house… Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams just announced WHITE as their 2016 colors of the year. I used this guide to help me pick a the perfect white

Google fortunetelling… no, I did not mistype that

The most perfect wool blanket

Look like a PRO carving that turkey

Hilarious… you’ll never guess what the word of the year is! LOL

ADELE 25!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HUNGER GAMES MOCKINGJAY PART 2 OUT TODAY!!

Holiday gift guide for babies and toddlers

News on the Net

Paris attacks ringleader dead

3rd body of Paris attackers found

Nasty subway guy Jared sentenced to 15 years

US releases Israel’s most famous spy

As 100th birthday approaches, new Sinatra tracks revealed

Hello! Happy Friday the 13th! EEEK! What are you doing this weekend? My weekend fun is starting today at lunch! I got invited by Sarah Jo from DakotaChic to a luncheon put on by Hungry for Truth, it’s a farm-to-table lunch featuring locally sourced cuisine created by Chef Mark Benedetto of Prairie Berry. During each course, we’ll hear from a local farmer who shares how that product was raised on the farm and how it made it to your tables. I’m excited to learn more and it sounds like it will be delicious food! Then, John’s cousin Tom, founder of Tommy John (the best men’s underwear and under shirts!!!! Shameless plug), is coming to town so that will be fun to see him. Busy weekend with friends and family! Sounds great to me :)

Fashion Finds

Ok ok. I keep hearing about Zara and I’m pretty sure I need this and this for Leo

Diggin’ these boots. AND they look warm!

This adorable pom pom beanie hat for Ivy

These tights and leggings are so damn cute

Romper for Leo. Love one-pieces on babies

Rad backpack for your hubby

Sweater love

Snakeskin leggings… ok <3

Links I Love

I want a bouquet from this flower shop

Calendar made from wool?

13 metallic nail polishes for your holiday party

I could be a lipstick person with any of these

FIR candle. YUP

Stockings and more stockings (20% off!)!!!

Just sent in my first threadUP bag – hope to make some moola! Super easy!

Minted’s FREE FOIL event! 20% off all foil-pressed products! This holiday card and this photo print are lovely

News on the Net

Pastor’s pregnant wife killed :(

Brutal executioner believed to have been killed

Bloomingdale’s ad… what the?

Emoji diet. Yup, I chuckled too.

New dwarf planet discovered!

Hi hi hi! This was a week of recovery after the busy Halloween weekend, and I’m STILL tired! I’m the worst at staying up late these days. Anyways! Now it’s the weekend and we are headed to our cabin in Yankton, SD. So excited! We haven’t been there in over a month with our super busy fall. Anxious to cozy in by the wood-burning fireplace and take a stroll along the river. Relaxation ahead! Hope you all have a good weekend!

Fashion Finds

Kinda want these in every color

Leo lookin’ rad in these booties and one-piece

Ivy would ask for her “PINK SHOES” with these!

L is for leather

My favorite will always be a button-down on John

I would probably laugh at Ivy in this. But it’s cute!

Don’t we all love a fleece coat?

I probably need these for the holidays

Links I Love

TEEPEE for your kids! And 20% off. Holla

This is like THE perfect pitcher for your bar

Gorg wreath for Thanksgiving

The perfect Thanksgiving garland

Tips for “Finding the Perfect White For Your Home” I SO WANT WHITE WALLS

Obsessed with ALL of these bows for Ivy

America’s Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions – what’s yours?! I love the football and a full tummy!

9 Positive, Feel-Good Books for Family Storytime

BRING ME ALL THE ADELE

November is the month for women in music!

News on the Net

Missing boy found safe after 13 years

Possible bomb brings jetliner down

Cop stages suicide

Oprah’s Favorite Things 2015

Blake and Gwen. Makes me love the Voice a little more

50 best cities to live in