March has sped by! I took a little break from social media for Lent. It's been so refreshing. I've missed Insta, but not so much Facebook. I aways feel so back and forth with social media. I love it for keeping up with friends/family members, but hate how mindlessly I can start to scroll through feeds.

This little corner of our kitchen makes me so happy. Especially that morning light. Give me all the morning light!!

Andrew picked up Duck Donuts the other Saturday morning and I am embarrassed to admit he and I single-handedly polished off most of the box. #SHEERHEAVEN

George is into pulling every book off his bookshelf these days. Anything to help him become a reader! I love that he's curious about books. I love him period! He is such a joy...even with sick days and sleepless nights and teething fussiness... it is all so worth it. I love being his mom.

Is it just me or are Trader Joe's flowers the best mood lifter?

My friend, Emily, texted me this quote and I'm still laughing about it. Starbucks for the win!

My friend, Lindsay Ann, recommend The Nightingale to me, promising it would be a fantastic read, and IT.WAS. I read it in three days and still can't stop thinking about it!

My Mom and Sis and I traveled to Annapolis a few weekends ago for a girl's weekend. George got to tag along, too. :) It was so special to be back in Annapolis. We have so many memories as a family from time spent together there. I never get tired of visiting. My brother and his fiancée are getting married in Annapolis later this summer, and I cannot wait to celebrate there with them! 

Highlights from our Annapolis weekend:

T-Court selfies. The USNA Chapel. Crepes at Sofi's. Snuggling in front of the fireplace. Baby on the move! Conversation and the Kardashians. Sink baths. Lullabies with Aunt Courtney and Nani at midnight. McGarvey's and reminiscing about John Vorndick. Brunch from the Iron Rooster. Walks on the Yard. Shopping at the Mid store. Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks. Kilwins fudge. The Devil Wears Prada. Coffee break down Ego Alley. Sailboats. St. Patrick's Day parade two weeks early? The sun setting over the Yard. The Severn at dusk.

This week before Easter is always one of my favorite weeks of the whole year. I love every moment between Palm Sunday and the joy-filled celebrations of Easter morning. The older I get the more certain I become that Spring is my favorite season and Easter is my favorite holiday. I hope you're enjoying a beautiful week, too!

My Sister's Birthday

Today my favorite Sis in all the land turns 30! I like calling her my favorite sister a lot. I try to milk it for all it's worth since she is my only sister. ;) Why are sisters so special? I don't know, but I thank God for inventing them. Here are 30 things I love about my darling Sis:

1. I love the way she listens--intentionally and closely.
2. I love her laugh.
3. I love her red hair.
4. I love when she surprises us all with a new haircut--she will show up and "ta da!" it's a whole new glam do!
5. I love the way she loves my son.
6. I love her heart for special need's kids.
7. I love her friendship with Andrew.
8. I love her style.
9. I love her encouragement.
10. I love her generosity.
11. I love our years and years and years of shared memories.
12. I love her spunk.
13. I love her determination.
14. I love her clever gift-giving. She gives the best gifts!
15. I love sharing jokes with her...like the time we attended a Scottish themed wedding and just could.not.stop giggling when the bagpipe started playing.
16. I love traveling with her.
17. I love the photos she takes. She is so artistic!
18. I love sharing coffee with her.
19. I love that she's a power walker. Let's move, girl!
20. I love her dance moves.
21. I love the way she says it like it is.
22. I love watching the RHOBH with her.
23. I love her kindness.
24. I love her sense of humor--she and Andrew make me laugh harder than anyone else!
25. I love her writing.
26. I love her confidence.
27. I love when she introduces me to things that I just do not understand, like gel manicures, Snapchat, and Paleo recipes.
28. I love solving all the world's problems with her over lunch.
29. I love being her sister.
30. And, most of all, her friend.

Happy, happy birthday dearest Courtney!

Sister Guest Post // Fall and Winter Fashion

My Sis is one of the most stylish gals I know. She just has a knack for pulling any look together. She's brave when it comes to fashion choices (a lot braver than I am!). I asked Sis if she might pull a few outfits together from one of her favorite fashion retailers, Free People!

Here's a few of her favorite pieces for a little fall flair. These could also transition so easily into a winter wardrobe! Need just the right top for a Super Bowl party? Or a great pair of jeans for ice-skating? Or a sublimely cozy sweater for those snowy winter evenings? Look no further! :)

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I chose these three outfits since I find each one quite versatile for fall. 

1) You have the tomboy, with her boyfriend jeans, touchdown tee and statement necklace, throwing on her chucks. 

2) And then you have fall classy with a plaid over sized shirt, skinny military pants and her go to well worn ankle boots. 

3) And finally you have your casual gal Friday, with her leggings, drippy tunic and huge cardigan paired with her comfy ankle moccasins.

Obviously the most important part is to dress to impress herself. Find your size, wear what suits you and frankly don't give a damn about the rest!

{outfits courtesy of Free People: We The Free Touch Down Tunic // FP Patched Twill Herringbone Pant // We The Free Wonder Woman Top}