See you later alligator ....

Lately, I've been feeling a little uninspired. There isn't anything that I can exactly pinpoint but I tend to go through this every once in a while, where it takes a lot more to blog. My thoughts aren't coming easily to me which leaves me staring at a blank computer screen for longer than I like. So I think it's time for a little blog break that way I can get my mojo back. I'm hoping that the break won't last very long because I really do love blogging. I'm hoping a week will do :).

Please know that I am doing well. I know the last time I took a long break it was due to health concerns consuming my thoughts.

I'll still be checking up on you blog friends because I'm a nosey little bee.

xoxo ♥

Weekend ♥

This weekend was pretty relaxing but fun at the same time.

Friday evening, Sean and I went out with friends for dinner and drinks. This is what I wore. I attempted pining my hair in and well, it was a fail. Didn't like how that turned out at all. I just wasn't feeling myself that day, ha.

{Top & Jeans: Old Navy - Necklace: eBay - Pumps: Steve Madden - Earrings: Forever 21}

The night ended pretty early so we went to get some movies through Redbox. We rented Silver Linings. Go out and rent this movie. SO, SO GOOD! I loved it so much and I’m pretty sure I’m adding it to my DVD collection. It was just a different love story and even Sean kept saying what a good movie it was.

My sister came into town Saturday afternoon and I kept Silver Linings that way she could see it too. Yes, I watched it a second time. It is the way I get when I really like a movie. We also saw DJANGO. This was another wow movie. A bit gory but I liked it. I think Jamie Fox did a great job! We also saw Guilt Trip (it was OK) and Breaking Dawn Part 2 (loved it!). So yeah, lots of movie watching this weekend.

We watched the movies while snacking on pizza, drumstick ice cream cones, massive marshmallows and wine coolers. I definitely need to detox but it was much needed sister down time!

I surprised myself and hardly took out my camera this weekend. I think that I need that some weekends. To just be.

My sister had a graduation to attend on Sunday and her dress was adorable so I made her go outside to take a few pictures of her. I think she is just so fabulous and can do no wrong.

{Dress: Forever 21}

I felt pretty productive too because my house is clean from top to bottom. I love nothing more than a clean house to begin the week. I also cooked a delicious ground turkey pasta meal for our Sunday dinner.

I did not want to go to bed Sunday evening because I just wanted to stay up and chat with Maryanna. But finally I got to bed. Since I got to bed late I was so tempted not to go to the gym this morning. So even though I got to the gym a little later than usual, I dragged myself and worked off the deliciousness I ate all weekend. My sister left this morning and we hugged and hugged and hugged. I’ll see her soon. She says she’ll be back in June. It can't get here quick enough.

I also got a new car. So more motivation for me to get that license. I'm taking the road test sometime in June so I have some practicing to do. Emma, with Sean in the car of course ;).

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend too!

xoxo ♥

Sister Highlight - Maryanna

Maryanna is the youngest. I sometimes can’t believe that she is 24 years old because I still see her as a little girl, my little sister. The one who was babied even when she was no longer a baby. The one who got away with not having to wash the dishes or clean the bathroom.

But she is not a baby anymore. She has graduated from college. She has her first big girl job and she is paying her own bills. That’s so insane to me!

She has the sweetest personality and is such a great listener. But if she doesn’t like something she is not afraid to speak her mind.

And let's talk about style. This girl has got it! She can put an outfit together like it's nobodies business.

She has this nod that I often mimic and Sean would say to me, “Alright Maryanna.”

She has a smile that lights up a room (or maybe just my room since I love her so much) and I think that in personality we are the most similar.

When she is around, I always feel this sense of calm because that is what her spirit brings.

I’m so blessed that I get to call her my sister.

** Bonus points: She loves the camera almost as much as I do.**

She also has a tendency to just smile and laugh when Priscilla (sister) is fooling around when she should be taking our picture. I mean, look at me ... and look at her. Point made.

Maryanna, you rock my socks off and I can’t wait to see you this weekend!

Family Time is My Favorite Time - Weekend cont.

Sunday was all about my niece even though it was Mother’s Day. She was getting dedicated so I woke up early to begin the day.

It was my sister’s first Mother’s Day and I still can’t believe she’s a mom. I kept saying you have a daughter. She is your daughter. I wonder if my sister will ever get sick of me saying that.

My niece’s nursery is adorable! My sister and brother in law did such a great job in there. I love it and will be recruiting my sister to do my future kiddos rooms. I’ll take pictures of her kiddos and she’ll decorate my kiddos room. I think that’s fair.

My niece’s dress for the dedication was adorable! I couldn’t get over it. So what does Faith do when she can’t get over something? She takes pictures of it, of course.

And it didn’t stop there. My sister’s dress needed some attention too.

You’re probably wondering what Sean was doing while I snapped a millions of pictures. He read. He’s so smart ;).

Then we were off to the church to have my niece dedicated.

After service, we headed to Vino to feed our bellies. The food was so delicious (I had lobster ravioli). I am not the biggest fan of pancakes but they have the most amazing pancakes I have ever tasted.

After we ate we headed to my parent’s church to say hello to our mom. My dad is in Africa right now on a church mission so we were only visiting my mom. She was so happy to see all of us. I know it makes her extremely happy when the four of us are together. That has been my mother’s deepest wish that her daughters would be close.

We took some pictures, talked and then it was time for us all to leave.

It’s always sad to say see you later. But I’ll see them later.