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Friday, December 17, 2021

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday all! The girls started their Christmas break today, so I am working from home and enjoying some time with them. We have some Christmas light looking planned for this weekend and a little Christmas party on Sunday. Other than that, we are going to soak in the upcoming holiday by baking cookies, snuggling by the fire and watching Christmas movies.

Onto, Friday favorites and happenings.

ONE. I posted about this last week on my Instagram stories, but I thought I would share it again here. I bought the girls some things from Abercrombie and Fitch and decided to throw in a long sleeve tee for myself since it was on major sale. 

Well I got it, wore it and loved it. So much so, that I checked to see if they were still on sale and they were. And this time I got it in three more colors. You can beat the price reduction from $39 to $19.89. Now I know I am not supposed to get myself anything in December, but I love these tees so I grabbed them. Basically a Christmas gift to myself. 

These shirts are so soft, cover your butt (so can be worn with leggings), have size slits and actually button/snap. I now have it in brown, white, dark gray and olive green. 

A&F Women's Cozy Oversized Henley
Ignore my selfie taking skills.

TWO. Last weekend we did our first night out for Christmas light looking. We are going again tonight or tomorrow with some friends. Our first area was Hidden Valley. We go here every year. They have a community contest, so I save the addresses each year and update them.

Here is a glimpse at the displays. Also, two of these are closer to my house, but we stopped by them on the way home.











THREE. Saturday night was Rory's company Christmas party. It was at a steakhouse and it was so good. It just started late (8:30 pm). And Rory wasn't really feeling well. But we stayed out until 11 pm and had the best time.

And as promised, here is my outfit.



The skirt was amazing, but it rode up a little too much when I was sitting down. I didn't notice it until I saw this picture. But the whole outfit was a hit and so comfy. Also, that purse is an early Christmas gift from my girls and soooo pretty in person. You can buy it here.

FOUR. Last week we went to our friends house for their annual gingerbread house decorating party. It was a Thursday night, and the girls had a blast. And us moms got to hang out, catch up and get some advice on an upcoming trip.

And the boys hung out in the garage bourbon tasting.



FIVE. Weekly funnies.






Have a great weekend. I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything. 

22 comments :

  1. I have been buying waay to many things for myself this December... off to check out that henley! LOL You look fabulous all dressed up and it sounds like you had a fun night.

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    1. Haha. It is so good. I am wearing it again today and hoping my shipment comes in today or tomorrow. Thank you so much. I had a great time!

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  2. The lights are all so gorgeous! You look beautiful in that black dress! Have a sweet and festive weekend!

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    1. It was actually a skirt and velvet top, but I am glad it looks so seamless. I hope you have a great weekend too!

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  3. Love your Christmas party dress, so pretty! I ordered some stuff from Abercrombie this week too, Merry Christmas to me lol. I hope you have a fabulous weekend and enjoy the extra time with the girls!

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    1. It is actually a skirt and top, but I am glad it looks great together. Haha I guess Merry Christmas to me too. And we went to Nordstrom to get a gift for Rory's secret Santa and I got myself some butter socks with the grippers on the bottom. Oops. I hope you have a great weekend too. And yes to more time with the kids!

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  4. Oh, I love that henley! I'm heading over to check it out! I feel like Abercrombie has been on fire lately! And I'm cracking up over that Outkast/Matthew McConnaughey meme. Haha.

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    1. They so have. I am wearing it again today. And as I said above, I got it in 3 other colors too. It is my new favorite. I laughed too and then sang it in my head with MC saying alright, alright, alright. Ha.

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  5. That's great the girls are already on break. The boys don't start until the 23rd. I love how festive all of those lights are! Love your outfit for the Christmas party! So pretty! I hope you have a great weekend!

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    1. Oh wow. Yes they started today and go back on the 3rd. Thank you. I can't wait to go looking again this weekend! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. I'm loving the shirt! Have a great break and celebration!

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    1. Thank you. It is sooo comfy and cozy. Plus it is on sale which is a win for me! I hope you have a great break too!

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  7. Enjoy the break. Merry Christmas friend.

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  8. Your outfit was so gorgeous for the party! I need to check out that Abercrombie T shirt. Haven't shopped there in ages! Enjoy your time with the girls!

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    1. Thank you. I had a blast dressing up. And that shirt is amazing. It is still on sale and now I have 4 colors. So worth it. I have shopped there for about a year now, but before that it was HS. So much more grown up styles now.

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  9. Haha Now I've got the Hey Ya song stuck in my head.
    Beautiful dress and the Christmas lights are so festive and cheery.

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    1. I had it stuck in my head too. Thank you so much. It was a lot of fun. I love all this Christmasy stuff!

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  10. I love your sequin outfit for the party and it's great you could pick up more of that top you liked on sale too! We still haven't gone to see the Christmas lights near us although we've stumbled across a few as we drive around. Will need to try make some time for it this week!

    Hope that you are having a good weekend! :) We had a fun playdate at the park yesterday.

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Thank you. Yes to that top. It is so soft and I am wearing one today. In mint. I hope you get to go see some lights this week. Have a great Christmas!

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  11. What a spectacular light display! Love your sequin skirt!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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