baby shower.

my sweet texas friends & family threw baby m a shower last week. of course everything was adorable and above and beyond what is should have been considering it was the week of christmas!

the theme of the shower was "casey is ready to pop!" which included a whole spread of "pop" and "fizzle" foods and drinks. quite clever and very appropriate {although i think my face is getting bigger than my belly these days!!}

it was so thoughtful of everyone to think of me and baby girl at such a busy time. we were definitely spoiled, and i couldn't be more thankful for everyone who came to celebrate!

one big crazy christmas.

it's only truthful {and i know you can all agree with me} when i say that going home for christmas can potentially be the most stressful time of the year. one big happy family back together under one small roof...you know the feeling. fortunately though, this year was quite the opposite. time flew by and i didn't want to leave. my family is crazy and loud and obnoxious and i love them more and more each year!

even with a preggo belly and all, you can't stop these dance moves!

best. christmas. gift. ever!! 

every time my family gets together, we dust off the old vhs player and pop in family videos that are watched for hours upon hours. i can't say todd agrees with me when i say this, but i am more than thrilled to get these suckers on dvds and watch them night after night...after night. 

belly rubs. a common occurrence these days.

i thought it was just me, but apparently my family can't stop rubbing my belly either!

{but between you and me, baby m & i sort of like it}

nothing beats a solid game of white elephant.

nyc :: dfw

bags are packed and we're ready to zoom out of here

bright and early tomorrow.

i'm excited for good home cookin', some serious sister snuggle time, my first baby shower, 

shopping, golf, and warm{er} weather!

dallas, here we come!

soldiers, mice, and sugar plum ferries.

 last night, hubs set aside his pride and took me to the ballet. 

i've never been a big ballet enthusiast, but last night just might have changed things. 

everything about the nutcracker was magical—the dancing. the dreamy colorful costumes. the snow! 

it put me in the perfect christmas spirit. 

and i've been humming the waltz of flowers all day. 

our life in a snap.

i just love my handy-dandy little iphone,

and the fact that i can capture all of life's little moment in an instant.

{if only my slr camera was as easy}

..........

santacon :: mini christmas village in the west village

max brenner

sibling date night

christmas crafts :: washington sq. park tree

new baby bag (!) :: baby emma testing out baby m's new kicks

blueberry, pumpkin, and oreo.

this weekend was cold cold cold, 

so we did a lot of eating to keep ourselves busy.

no surprise there, but i'm just thankful i have a big coat—and belly—

to hide it.

after hearing many good things about eileen's special cheesecake in soho,

we gave 'er a go and were not disappointed. 

it was so good in fact, 

we got one for todd, one for me, and one for baby. 

buttoned up's christmas gift ideas.

this year, the buttoned up team is spreading some holiday cheer 

by helping you find christmas gifts for all those loved ones in your life—

without the hassle of pushing through crowds! 

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xoxo