Leopard Blues

It's been a couple months since I've worn my Chanel bag, or any other handbag that isn't a diaper bag.  Since I was going to work, I felt safe enough to take it out again.  The thought of putting a dirty diaper or bottle in my nice bags drives me nuts.  My husband told me that when he bought me my LV Neverfull last year for Christmas, he and the saleswoman got to talking about my pregnancy.  She told him that the Neverfull would make the perfect diaper bag.  Um, noooooo.

Sweater: Ann Taylor  /  Shirt: Loft  /  Skirt: Loft  /  Shoes: Target  /  Handbag: Chanel

What Would You Wear to See Santa?

I obviously did not put much thought into what I would wear on Sunday's visit with Santa but Lucas...oh, Lucas was fancy...

Those eyes melt my heart!  Yes, they really are that blue and he gets it (and everything else) from his daddy.  My husband is celebrating his 31st birthday today!  On Sunday, we went to visit Santa and it was just as magical as I had imagined.  My parents and sister met us to visit Santa which definitely helped cheer him up.  Lucas cut some teeth this weekend and started feeling more tired than usual.  Having family there not only was special since it was Lucas' first time sitting on Santa's lap but they helped make him giggly.  I loved his outfit so we went outside to snap a few (or hundred) photos to remember this special day.

In case you were wondering (because I know you were!), here's what Santa wore:

I also finished more holiday decorating and made a new chalkboard message:

Thankful

It should come to no surprise what I am most thankful of this year...my sweet baby boy, Lucas.  I am so thankful for his existence, health, and love.  I am thankful for my family and especially for my husband.  My entire family has been so supportive and loving.  I am incredibly thankful to have such an amazing husband and an even more incredible father.  He is truly a rockstar and together, we have a pretty amazing life.  I am also thankful for those of you that read my blog.  Your comments and emails bring a smile to my face and warm my heart.  Happy Thanksgiving!

The No Ugly Sweater Party

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It's finally cold enough to wear sweaters and I've hit sweater fever.  It's also nice that sweater season has come during a time that I need to hide a lot some of my baby weight!  WIN!  

Our Christmas Wish List

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Dear Santa, 

Lucas and I have been very good this year.  We would love to see all some of these items under our Christmas tree this year!

Love,

Maria and Lucas

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Navy, Black, and Polka Dots

Isn't it hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week?  This year is just flying by!  The most amazing year of my life is almost at its end.  Christmas is my favorite holiday so I've started decorating already!  I posted some of my holiday decorating photos on my instagram account a week or two ago.  

Coincidentally, my little sister produced her very first Saturday Night Live segment about the very subject of decorating/celebrating the holidays before Thanksgiving!  It was such a hilarious piece!  We are so very proud of my baby sis for doing an amazing job.  Here's the link to the video:  Saturday Night Live - Mr. Senior.  Let me know what you think after you watch it!

Blazer: JCP  /  Shirt: J. Crew Factory {Similar}  /  Skirt: Loft  /  Shoes: Target     

Necklace: J.Crew {Similar}  /  Handbag: Louis Vuitton