That one time...

You know when something is not quite balanced and you compensate with food, oh you don't? Well I do.

Husband and I got our new Kitchen Aid mixer, and this little lady made her first FROM SCRATCH: cookies and biscuits! I know,I know, I was incredibly proud too. Now, I also realize that the two things I have prepared are simple recipes that I pulled from Pinterest, but the sense of accomplishment was so fun! 

We made two trips to Kroger and Central Market and spent well enough on baking goods to last at least a batches of whatever we choose. Cesar made Chicken Parmesan ., stuffed banana peppers, smothered steaks, and A's favorite: Spaghetti con crema.

There was a lot of food being cooked in our house this weekend, and it was the best.

I have a horrible case of the Monday's today, I hope I can cheer up more! I had lunch with my momma today, that helped... just ready to be with my sweet A and C. Family love always helps.

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Family Pictures

End of November we decided to do our first family shots, in eight years of being a family... (I know, I know)

I am really pleased with how they turned out, I wanted to share a few personal favorites with you.

I am so happy it is Friday, I plan on doing a whole lot of nothing for the remainder of the weekend, with the exception of socialize with my husband, child, and kitties. I feel like we have been going-going-going so much lately we have not had the chance to catch up on some much needed rest and relaxation. Cesar and I will be making home made cookies with our new Kitchen-aid mixer, watch movies, I will be drinking vino and relaxing. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and are able to do something you enjoy.

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A few of my favorite things...

Hello there, Happy New Year! All I can say is, Bring it 14.

 I will not be making any resolutions this year, I typically will not. What I will be doing is, loving myself more, not taking life too seriously (in moderation), grow even more in love with my wonderful husband, and make sure that A knows we are always there for her. There are many other things I could pressure myself into doing, but I feel like we live the lives we want to live already, I love my life and can only think to improve little things :)

Now, three of the four things are items that, I myself, love.

Number four, is a very far wish I found at Nieman's this weekend.. they are calling  my name.

1. Pistachio chocolate truffles- Honestly, these are the best. They are very rich so you can really only eat one and no more. (no link) sorry.

2. Voluspa Japonica mini Anthropologie candle candle- for ten dollars you cannot honestly pass up these heavenly scented candles.

3.L'occitane Almond Shower Oil- Disclaimer: This oil has honestly changed my life. This is the most wonderful shave gel/body wash ever. My girlfriend told me it would change my world, and it literally has.. I shave more than once a week now :)

4. I found these bad boys at Neiman Marcus Last Call, but I cannot locate them online. Seriously, I have never loved a pair of shoes like these....So, if you would like to donate 475.00 to the Beautiful Loafer Cause, I will get them myself. If not, I will make sure and find a great replica :)

I was not sure on what to post today, I did not get many pictures of New Years or do anything spectacular, didn't take any super cute glitter pictures, or wear a frilly skirt, so this will have to do :)

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Christmas 2013, part 2.

We had Christmas this past Saturday with my father's side of the family and FINALLY have some pictures of my little sis and I :)

Christmas 2013, part 1.

You know me and my pictures :)

It was a fabulous Christmas this year... the pictures explain it all :)

 The END of Christmas Eve. 2013 

Alexandria's Christmas Choir Concert

Little Miss had her Christmas performance and it was wonderful.

The following series of pictures occurred when we asked Cesar to take our picture, and he regrets to inform us when he has shot it :)

All of her friends...

They even made the audience chime in at the end and sing Silent Night and Jingle Bells. Also, a little side not, there is some parts to Silent night... did not even know existed. Just in case you decide to sing (like I did) and loose every word lol.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

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