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Life has been busy and on the go. Looking forward to some down time. Poor Deacon started not feeling well which I hope just has to do with teething. He is finally getting in his molars and I feel so bad for him! The twins are getting more curious, smarter, and entertaining by the day! I'm loving these ages. Why do they have to grow up!!(Tear) 

Here are some pics of us over the past couple of weeks doing what we do best! Enjoy :)

Overalls (old) Similar Here // Tee's (old) Similar Here // Shoes

My top: Lululemon

 Newly obsessed with Lululemon. This workout top is the best! I have every intention of working out,  just never find the time! In my defense every day around our house is a work out, my littles give me a run for my money. 

We have spent quite a few days at the park soaking up the beautiful spring weather we have been blessed with so far! The kids would spend every second there if they could. Plus, it's always a bonus when Mee-maw comes with! 

The coolest swings ever!! ^^

Deacon holds on for dear life in a swing, he is still unsure if he likes it. Definitely not as fearless as the twins.

Afternoon coffee date with this guy! He thinks he needs to go everywhere we do.. or maybe it's just the puppuccino at Starbucks he wants!

Dog Collar

Getting dressed up and going out for dinner with my D man a few weeks ago was so much fun. His car seat is still rear facing so you can't see the little guy in the pic!

Top // Sunglasses // Coat 

Deacon is such a climber lately and this was his proud "look at me face" right after he climbed up and sat down! I'm obsessed!

Story time with my favorite peeps! Princeton cracks me up in this picture. He has to be in the middle of everything and will instantly sit on your lap if your on the ground, (the whole 35+ pounds of him to be exact.)

Hoodie

Hope everyone is having a great week!

xo
-Holly

Happy St. Patrick's Day

We are far from Irish over here and didn't partake in any of the weekend shenanigans but we still had some fun of our own! Saturday when I picked the kids up I surprised the girls with their very own green carnations for St. Patrick's Day and we headed out to my parents to see some family from out of town. We ate dinner and hung out there majority of the night. It's always the kid's favorite place to be.

Shirt: Francesca's // Jeans: Free People // Shoes: (old) Similar here // D's hat: H&M // Shirt: Carters // Shoes:Nordstrom

I searched bakeries in the area to snag some shamrock donuts last minute but we had to settle for green sprinkles instead- by the look on the girls faces they don't seem to be too amused by them, but I assure you donuts are their favorite no matter what color they are!

Deacon and Princeton are BFF, the boys gotta stick together. We got Princeton a new doggy bed for spring and I can't tell who is enjoying it more...

Pet Bed:(T.J. Maxx) // Dog Collar: Karma Collars // D's Shirt: Gap

We will be spending the next few days getting the house ready for Easter/spring and the girls couldn't be more excited to get out their bajillion bunnies and baskets from last year. And I'm sure there is only more to come. Every time I go downstairs to do laundry they take the opportunity to go through storage and bring up their holiday animals one by one that are supposed to be packed away.

Soon I will be sharing with you what the Easter Bunny is stuffing their baskets with this year! I might love it all just as much as them. Stay tuned! 

Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day, and maybe even a GREEN beer or two, Cheers!!

xo

-Holly

Easy Style For Moms

If your a mom or anything like me, it means you have very little time in the mornings. Most days we're lucky if we make it out of the house with both shoes on our feet- I've accidentally left in my slippers a few times. So when I'm picking out an outfit or trying to look put together with minimal amount of effort, colored denim is always my first choice! They can easily be dressed up or down which is perfect for every day wear, or a dinner date!

Also, keep in mind just because you go bold on the bottom doesn't mean you have to stay away from colored or patterned tops! Make it your own. You can honestly wear them any time of the year. I have a variety of colored pants which are staple pieces in my wardrobe. 

My favorite pair of jeans are my 7 For All Mankind, lace jeans. They are perfect for any season! In the fall I tend to wear darker colors and winter/spring I go more for the pastels but that's really a personal preference. 

I have actually found a lot of cute pairs at Express. Also hit up your local boutiques, they usually have a nice variety. I Hope this helps whoever is looking to spruce up their wardrobe :) 

Happy Wednesday!! 

xo

-Holly 

The Heart-Filled Weekend

Hope everyone had a happy, blessed weekend! This was the kids weekend with their dad, so it was pretty quiet and lonely around here, until the moment I pick them back up. I did have a chance to meet my sister for dinner which rarely happens, so it was nice catching up with her! 

On Saturday when I got the babes back I surprised them with a date night. We all dressed up and went to a local spot for our special Valentine's dinner. I had a few little gifts for them, including their new outfits, and told them afterwards we were going to Mee-maw's for a party!

I'm not exactly sure why I thought we wouldn't need a reservation for such an early dinner. But after every restaurant having an hour plus wait, we settled for Old Chicago. Not the fanciest place but the girls could have cared less. Of course Livy said, "I don't want to eat here. I want to eat at Mee-maws!"

Going out for dinner, on Valentine's Day, single, and with three small children was a wonderful idea in theory. However, seeing the couples surrounding us while my three little ones screamed and demanded things, wasn't exactly what I had in mind. Most of the time I am rather content being a single mom, but certain things tend to remind me of how much I miss having our whole family together. 

A few people at the restaurant referred to me as "Super Mom." It was not the first time I've heard it, but this time I actually felt like it. I always go into situations like this fully prepared - or at least think so. I wind up looking crazy jumping up every second to get the ten thousand different things Deacon has chucked across the room. Pushing the girls chairs back in after they repeatedly bumped into the poor people sitting behind them, seemed to be another common task. Feeling completely disorganized and speeding through dinner, we wound up taking most of the food to go!

We then ventured out to Mee-maw and Papa's for a little Valentine's Day bash of our own. The girls had a blast tearing through their gifts and playing with all heart shaped things. Their favorite part of course was eating their cookies - go figure. Overall it was a perfect Valentine's Day! 

Sunday, after Valentine's Day, was pretty lazy as usual. Between winter and Deacon's morning naps, we sadly haven't made it to church. Once Deacon transitions into one nap per day we will be able to attend regularly again. It is not easy attending church and actually hearing the service with three little ones, but it's still worth the effort! 

Our home church held their first annual Chili Cook-off this weekend. Despite the whole nine degrees it was outside, we bundled up and made our way there for dinner and some good company. As nice as it can be to get out of the house, sometimes it's not worth it! As the day progresses - generally the worse it gets. After a full day, all kids are tired, cranky, and ready for bed, including me! 

Time for a much needed glass of wine, then off to bed! Despite all the chaos, my heart truly is so full. Have a wonderful week:)

xo
-Holly

Happy Friday

This week has flown by, and we are all finally feeling better!! Yay! Since Valentine's Day is on Saturday I thought I would take a few minutes and talk about our plans. 

The girls have fancy red dresses they didn't end up wearing over Christmas, so I thought Valentine's Day would be a great excuse to get dolled up for a date. The girls love nothing more than dressing up- which entails any tulle dress or skirt. So they should be pretty excited when I tell them.

It's such a cliche holiday, but I don't allow it to get to me nor remind me that I'm single. Instead, I bought myself beautiful roses and will be making it a special day for the kids. They truly are my little Valentine's every day and I love them all to pieces. 

I am blessed with such amazing friends, and of my very best friends sent me the sweetest little Valentine's! These cookies are amazing and might be gone before tomorrow!

Our bar cart is stocked and ready to go for our big Valentine's celebration. I've enjoyed decorating it for each holiday and different get togethers at the house. I usually keep an unopened bottle of wine on the top shelf (out of Reach) and then stock the bottom shelf with a variety of drinks for the kids. 

They love being able to pull from the cart and have it on ice. Or just make up their own little bar some days under our dinning room table. Don't worry all glasses are acrylic or they would have been all broken by now:)

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and a Happy Valentine's Day!!!

xo
-Holly

Back To Dance

The twins started Tumble Tots in the fall and they loved it! I was kind of on the fence about starting them this year, but so glad I did! They are at the same studio I danced at when I was younger so it's bitter sweet being back there.

They had a Christmas dance recital back in December. I'll admit I was a little nervous when they came out on stage as they were the only two during practice that refused to follow any instructions or hardly even move. But, they pulled it together in the nick of time and did Phenomenal. Such a proud parent moment!! Children have the ability to always surprise us.

The holidays were so busy with traveling and family in town the girls missed class for a few months. They made it back this week and they couldn't be more excited. Dance is such a healthy activity for kids or anyone really, so i'm glad they are enjoying it so much.

xo
-Holly