Weekend Shennanigans

 Hello all my dearies! How was your weekend?

Mine was spent working my little behind off! Still trying to catch up from vacation!

Last night I did venture out and went with a group of friends to a hockey game. I love our local team, The Mallards, and the games are always a ton of fun. I've been going since I was in elementary school so it is always a little nostalgic.

Today it is in the high 60's so I am trying to be outside as much a possible. I think I will curl up with a cup of tea and read my book. Have any of you read The Discovery of Withches? I just started it and I'm really enjoying it so far. Yay for reading!


Oh yeah! Have you guys heard of this weird broom thing? Supposedly if you stand a broom up at the right point in your house, the broom will stand on its own due to some solar storm going on?
We tried it at work and the brooms really did stand..I just can't decide if it's a hoax..have you guys tried this? Super strange!

Enjoy your day!
xo katie

Weekend in pictures!

Super foggy drive home.

Jason Wu for Target!

xo!
katie

Weekend in Photos

xo!
katie

Weekend Fun

Another busy and nice little weekend! Saturday we had our little girls night, and it was just what I needed. Time to chat/vent/giggle.
 Sunday I went wedding dress shopping with one of my closest friends and her wedding party. I wasn't quite sure what to expect since I have never been with to something like that, but it was good! She tried on around 10 dresses, and we all gave our opinions. Yes, it felt just like an episode of Say Yes to the Dress, but more drama-free. She didn't find a dress that was what she was envisioning, so we all went to lunch and then came home. More dress shopping will be done soon!

Oh, and I finally finished reading The Help this weekend. I have been reading a few chapters at a time for the last couple months, so I was glad to finish it. Tom and I watched the movie last night, and I really liked it. But it was sad. Poor little Mae Mobley!

 On the agenda for tonight: watching New Girl.

xo
katie

Weekend Recap

This past weekend was such a busy one! I felt like I had no time to even lay down and sleep. I'm definitely glad that today is my day off so I can catch up on everything.

I had to work Friday and Saturday and then Sunday & Monday we had class all day from 8:30 to 5.
Saturday after work I got together with a group of my close girl friends and we had a gift exchange/ girls night. There was so much laughing and fun had playing Cranium, which is my new favorite game, and we ate tons of pizza while we lounged around in our jammies. So thankful for these wonderful ladies in my life!

My friend Teresa's sweet little bulldog.

Friday Outfit

Saturday Outfit

I love my Minnetonka boots!

The class I attended was a huge how-to on French haircutting and balyage coloring. It was such an amazing experience! The teacher of the class was Candy Shaw from Atlanta, Georgia, and she has done all kind's of celebrity hair (Carrie Underwood's wedding! How awesome!) and been on television shows including What Not to Wear, and Say Yes to the Dress. The salon is called Jamison Shaw and it is recognized as one of the top salons in the world. She was brilliant. This class definitely changed my whole perspective on how to cut hair and also just life in general. Very inspiring and uplifting. My brain feels a little full right now because we learned sooo much. I can't wait to start changing the way my client's view their hair and start changing lives! Okay a little dramatic, but oh well!

The weather here is still super warm and amazing. Yesterday was in the 60's and today is just as warm. I am going to try and get a run in, and then go eat dinner with my cute little Granny! I hope everyone had a splendid weekend! Anything new and exciting in your life?

Happy Tuesday!

xo!
katie

Weekend Fun

Happy Monday to everyone!

This past weekend was spent with my lovely niece and nephew, and trying to get ready for Christmas.
I babysat the kids on Saturday night while my brother went to his holiday party for work. They are getting too big! We went out to eat at the pizza place where my sister works, and then on the way home they totally fell asleep. I had all these fun plans and they went to bed! So I just curled up with Tom and watched Pretty Woman.

Jack fell asleep with his leg crossed. EEP! So cute!!

Sunday, we dropped the kids off at my brother's place and then went to a Christmas party with Tom's huge family. His mom's side has 10 or so brothers and sisters, plus all their kids, and their kid's kids. So many people. They rent out one of the little halls in town and everyone brings food and games and such. Yummy food and good people.

Tom holding his little nephew. Cuteness overload.

I'm off today and I am about to go to some shopping with my sister, then dinner. I love spending time with her! But she just graduated in November, and now has a "real" job, so my days off are spent alone! Wah! I went from seeing her every other day to seeing her once a week. Needless to say, I am super excited to see her tonight!

Oscar sleeping with his mouth wide open. Silly pup.

And hair right after it was colored!

This is from last week when I got my hair colored.

 I also bought some new makeup this weekend. I found that none of my makeup really works for me anymore because of my new bright orange hair. So I got some new blush and eyeshadow. Oh, and a lipstick. I hate buying myself things so close to Christmas, but I figured this could be an exception! Can't walk around looking silly.

Have a great night!

xo!
katie

Weekend

Hello all!
It was in the high 40's today! Woo! What a warm December!

This weekend was extra fun- a group of us went Midnight Bowling.I haven't been since I was probably 15. Basically it is bowling, in the dark, with black lights, and loud music playing. Way more fun than you think. It is awesome!

Then on Sunday Tom and I did some Christmas shopping. I am only about 30 percent done. More will be done this coming weekend (hopefully). I also went to my mom's house Sunday night to eat dinner and say farewell to my grandmother, who left on a plane to Italy today to spend Christmas with her twin brother. It will be sad without here here for the holidays this year! But we are going to celebrate with her when she gets back in January.

 dinner tonight with my nephew

I am about to go to bed with a sock in my hair. Seriously. I saw a picture on Pinterest ( obsessed) and I decided to try it out. Basically, you roll your hair into a sock bun, and supposedly when you are done you have beautiful curls. I am skeptical but I will definitely be letting you know how it goes.

xo!
katie

I am going to have a guest post this week from the lovely Moira from Fleur de Moi, so stay tuned for that!

This weekend..

This weekend I..

cuddled with my little pumpkin

went to HyVee at 5 in the morning

laughed at this old family picture

wore my usual eye makeup 

said "aww" to this picture of my sister from the photo shoot on Wednesday

held Tom's new nephew..he's a first time uncle!

sang karaoke with some lovely girls

what did you do this weekend?

xo!
katie