Give Thanks!

As you can tell there is no outfit no outfit today... again. I had every intention of posting up several outfits to catch up on the challenge but it just didn't happen. Thanksgiving for me and my husband started out at his parents and after we stuffed out face till we could barely move we headed to my family's house where we played Just Dance 2 (absolutely hilarious and my husband beat me!) and watched some old family videos. After a couple hours there we headed to see my Great Grandmother and then headed back to our house for some leftovers! Whew we are exhausted. Anyway this day has flew by! We barely had time to settle into one place before we had to leave to go to another, which I am not complaining about but instead of an outfit photo shoot I am spending quality lazy time with my husband! 

This is an email that my dad wrote and sent to several people and I thought I would share it with you! He always finds just the right words to make you think

and it sure did have me thinking!

To All:

Are we really thankful?  I’m sure everyone has experienced the inevitable question during or on Thanksgiving Day; What are YOU thankful for?  Our Thanksgiving Day ritual is to gather all the aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers and sister together and eat till we’re tired, not till we’re full, but until we are tired.  We watch boring a football or anything that will help facility the upcoming nap, wake up from the nap rested so that we can eat some more.  Two years ago, someone suggested the novel idea of, while we are all gathered for the Thanksgiving prayer, let’s go around the circle and tell what we are thankful for.  You would have thought someone would have suggested we all gather for a trip to the dentist.  I’ve never heard so much moaning, groaning, and wailing from the crowd.  If you’d asked them to talk about the Iron Bowl, or what sales they are going to at 4AM, now that’s something to talk about. 

 

So what is so hard about expressing thanks?  Is it that we just like to do it privately?  Is it too emotional?  I was recently at a funeral and was talking to the daughter of the man who had passed away, she went on and on about how much her dad meant to her and I wondered if he got a chance to hear that from her. 

 

It got me to thinking of a new question this Thanksgiving, WHO are you thankful for?  God has blessed me with so many people in my life that encourage me, that challenge me, but more than anything they love me.  My wife and children love me for who they see, not for the scoundrel I really am.  It humbles me to know that I am loved by The Heavenly Father, the one who knows me best, is the one who loves me most.  So let’s give thanks for the WHO, God has blessed us with today, tomorrow and for every other day……..isn’t everyday Thanksgiving?

 

Billy

Happy Thanksgiving people! 

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This outfit made me feel feel like a little kid. I love wearing an outfit that makes me happy. I don't care who looks at me like my hair is 3ft off my head. I love it and that's all that matters. Isn't it funny how when we were little we couldn't wait to grow up and be a "big girl" and now that we are it kind of feels good to put a big flower in your hair and just feel like a kid again. Well it is for me! 

This is my "Holy cow my hair is huge" face! 

Sweater: The Limited, Skirt and Tights: F21, Shoes: Charlotte Russe

 

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This outfit has many layers and it is a perfect outfit to go to the mall in because its almost impossible to try clothes on because it would take you 30 min to get dressed and undressed. I had to go to the mall today to pick up my husbands suit for the wedding this weekend. The mall was like tinsel town! Everything is already in Christmas mode which means even more tempting! One thing that I am going for as soon as the 30

days are up is sequins! They are everywhere right now and I love them... well I love the looks of them. For now I will settle for my 5 layered outfit and stay far away from dressing rooms. 

Dress, tights, and sweater: F21, Boots: Target

 

This is all my outfits for the past week! 6 down people 6 down! 

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In a world were Marriage is taken so lightly I find it so refreshing that I have found several bloggers are married! Not to mention married but seriously showing their husbands some love in their posts! I love it. 

Marriage has been on my mind lately because this week we are headed to Orlando for a wedding in Disney World. I CAN NOT WAIT! Getting married in the "Happiest Place on the Earth"? Yes please.  I am so excited for our friends and I'm super excited we get to take a part in their day.

 Me and my husband Ryan have been married for little over a year and the question that everyone seems to ask newly married couples (besides "when are you having a baby" question) is "How do you like the married life?" or "How is being married?" When we first got married I didn't know how to answer this- marriage was great but I didn't think that I was really qualified to answer their questions after being married for less than 6 months. Ok so obviously being married for a year doesn't make me a expert on marriage but I love answering this question now. Especially if its from a close friend.

I tell them I love it, I really love being married. I love waking up to him, I love coming home after a long day at work and not having to say a thing and just curl up on the couch and take a nap, I love that he gets my stupid jokes and I love when I catch him checking me out from across the room, I love that we have the same goals in life but I mainly just love him. 

Most people think that I'm kidding, like I should have answered them another way, I guess tell them that Ryan never picks up his socks or doesn't take out the trash. I'm not really sure what they want me to say. All I know is that I am still after 6 years of dating Ryan crazy about this man. I never thought that my feelings could ever be this strong.Don't get me wrong everyone has their ups and downs, we fight and bicker just like everyone else. (Maybe even more because I am extremely stubborn) But at the end of the day I get to lay down by my absolute best friend and the love of my life. I wouldn't trade it for a single thing! 

Whew that was a longer post then I intended. I guess all this wedding excitement and that Thanksgiving being right around the corner had me thinking how lucky I am! 

Have a great week everyone!

Shirt and Jeans: F21, Boots: Target 

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Today I was off work! It was such a pretty day and although I didn't really get to spend much time outside I could still tell from the couch that it was a pretty day.I have had a relaxing day to say the least! I seriously have not slept as late as I did in a very long time! It felt great!!  I love days where you don't have anything to do. So yes I should have done laundry today but I figured Hey I can take one day and just lay around right!? 

So I haven't worn this shirt before in the challenge but the front of it is a little dressy for the shorts and flats so I turned the shirt around backwards and I actually like it! I used to do this with dresses whenever I worked for Clinique in the mall. We had to have a certain neck line and alot of my dresses were V neck in the front so I would wear them backwards and put my coat over the top and viola! 

Happy Weekend! 

Oh and yes that is our massive overweight cat sitting in the window!

Sweater: Target, Shirt: F21, Shorts: America Eagle, Shoes: Anne Klein 

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 This outfit is about as close as it gets to being in your pajamas, However, not in the least bit warm. So thank goodness for the "you can add coats for warmth" rule because I would not have made it through the entire night!

Sweater, Jeans and Headband: F21, Shirt: American Eagle, Boots: Target

 

 Just a little information on me and my outfit situations! I work in a small office and I wear either a company polo or a company t-shirt to work everyday. This would be why you are just now getting my 3rd outfit!