GOODBYE CHRISTMAS

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And the christmas madness is over with!  Ha ha.  It actually was not madness at all for me this year.  I enjoyed every moment of it, even the food induced comas over the last two days.  I actually just threw all of the leftover pie, brownies and cookies I had in the trash this morning b/c I just can't take one more piece, and neither can James.  We hit our breaking point last night! 

This is my favorite photo from christmas of me and my little nephew, the silliest cutest kid I know.  He was so excited about each of his gifts, it was priceless. 

In a few hours Im off to go spend the night and the next whole day with my Nanna!  It's her birthday and I'm so happy I get to spend the whole day with her.  Its been really nice this month to do alot of things that are out of my normal routine of being home and making jewelry.  The family and friend moments weve had this month have been so good for my heart.  Last night we stopped by my besties house to give the kids their gifts and we ended up staying for dinner and up till the kids bed time.  It was unexpected and so nice. 

Its noon and I should probably start packing!  My sale will be going on through the weekend and all orders from yesterday through sunday will go out on monday!  And then Ill be back with more updates on my new lookbook too!  I kind of forgot about the holiday time out when I posted it. 

So much love to each and everyone of you!!!

LIFE LATELY // BDAYS + GOOD MUSIC

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On the 17th I went to see Steve Earle with my bestie at Floore's Country Store.  I'm still on a Steve high, over a week later!  I've been listening to him all week.  It was such a great night that I won't forget.  The last time I saw Steve play was at the Folk Festival in Kerrville with my dad in 2011, so it was really nice to have a really good next time of seeing him.  I wasn't sure if it was going to make me sad or not, but it was all good.  Shelley and I toasted to my dad and kept his spirit with us during the show.  I figured Id see all his old friends there b/c they always go to his shows, but we did not see one person we knew the whole night, except for spotting Ben Dorsey, the most adorable and oldest roadie around.   They brought so many different guitars, banjos, mandolins, etc.  Such a great eclectic show with so many of my favorite songs!  I already can't wait for him to make his way back to Texas.  And yes I may of had a little girl moment b/c he caught my eye several times throughout the show...

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Then on the 19th we threw a party for my nephew at my house for his 6th birthday.  Shelley came over with the kids and they had a blast.  Aiden really enjoyed himself and acted just like a 6 year old boy.  It was so nice to have my family at my house, a rare occasion.  And it was so sweet watching my Nanna hold Shelley's youngest.  He loved her and then just fell asleep in her arms.  Click on the pics to see them larger. 

Then on the 23rd we went out to our friends house to celebrate his 25th birthday.  All the pics I took came out way dark, but I loved these two.  Jenn made the most amazing Totoro cake!!!!!  Adorable and yummy carrot cake!  And this photo of Jonny and Lee just make me smile.  Good night. 

INSTALOVE // FRIENDS

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Just a few images from this past week, including being in austin with Robin... seeing my nephew for a few minutes... Katelyn & Makenna coming to bandera... spotting the cutest squirrels outside the art museum...  etc.  I haven't been taking nearly as many phone photos this past week as I usually do.  But I'm happy to have these to remember these moments by. 

BIRTHDAY DINNER

Yesterday we celebrated my birthday with James parents.  We went to a mexican restaurant that none of us had been to before.  We had the yummiest coconut rum and cranberry drinks, and their homeade corn tortillas were to die for.  And for my birthday they all came by as sang to me and adorned me with this huge hat.  It was fun.  And we got free sopapillas!!!  It was a nice time and Im so glad we went out. 

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Then his parents needed to pick up a few things so we went to the new heb and James dad was so excited to show me around in there.  It was so cute.  I bought myself some flowers and whiskey as a birthday gift to myself.  Im a happy camper. 

When we got home, James and I took Violet down to the river.  Ill post some photos soon.  She loves it down there.   

Im excited, in two days one of my besties, Katelyn will be here to visit!  And then we get to party again!  I hope I never get tired of birthdays.