Fashion Friday

The Christmas season is in full swing. We have two parties this week and two next week and December just got started. So, what to wear to all of these events?

I give you my holiday party fashion formula.

party cardi + tank + dark denim + party shoes. I usually get one outfit together and wear it to all the events with a tweak here and there. But what to do when you will be with many of the same people at different parties? Stick with a tried and true formula.

Now, the party cardi is not your every day run to the store sweater. Oh no friends, it is a special little beauty that is distinguished by a unique feature like fancy buttons, animal print, ruffles, bows or beads. The one featured here has an unknown animal print and silver buttons.

The dark denim can be any style, skinny, trouser or boot cut. The darker the better. They are more youthful than black pants and work in most situations.

Party shoes are jewelry for your feet. Metallic, bedazzled, or sky high heels if you haven't had knee surgery.

Don't forget the bling. Just add some sparkly baubles and bangles and you are ready for most occasions. None of our events are semi-formal or formal this season. So I will wear some version of the formula to all events. I will party hearty in my cardi.

Guess who's coming to dinner?

In order to spend Thanksgiving with these two we went up north for a visit. We were informed by Evan that he and Jenni would not be able to come home for Thanksgiving due to a previous commitment. The BYU vs Utah football game. I know where I stand on his list of priorities...

Luckily, Sis agreed to host the festivities. She is an amazing cook. Besides the company, the highlight of the meal for me was the homemade rolls. Just like Mom used to make. I'm still dreaming about them. Mmmmm.

Full plates, full mouths, full hearts.

These two took a course in Pie 101 from the head chef.

I am looking forward to many years of caramel apple pie.

I am thankful that I have never cooked a holiday meal and I don't want to break my perfect record.

This little one baked rolls for the first time. She is a natural.

I am bowing in a moment of silence for the rolls and sweet potatoes.

Shoesday

I love riding boots. I own four pairs. Black with buckles, carmel brown with buckles, dark brown without buckles and dark brown with buckles. This is my oldest pair. They are classics.

I don't ride horses unless you count merry-go-rounds.

Missionary Monday

I was aware that there were twin waterfalls in Twin Falls but I did not know there were twins... or triplets.

Missionary Monday

I am thankful for my missionary and his sense of humor.
I'm not sure who the statue is but let's call him Jerome shall we.

Fashion Friday

I love jackets. Leather jackets are my favorite. This bad boy is on my hot list because...
a. the deep red color which goes with my red devil eyes
b. the jean jacket cut
c. it satisfies my inner biker chick
I don't really want to drive or ride a motorcycle, I just want to look like I do. It looks really tough with skinny jeans, knee-high boots and a sparkly belt, but doesn't everything?
This jacket was acquired years ago in Quebec. Canada has some fine leather goods. The dark side...

I got some dark pieces put in one side of my hair to blend out the steel gray hair. So now I have a light side and a dark side. Just like my personality.

I have had a freakin giant cold sore this week. My lip reached another time zone. I looked like I had been punched in the lip and I felt like I wanted to punch someone in the lip. I had Lisa Rinna lips. Not cute. Why do people pump their lips with junk. I'm not a fan. Luckily, it is not so apparent in this picture. I hate cold sores. Hate.

Double Twos

Jenni is 22 today. She is student teaching this semester and will graduate in December.
She may be double twos but she is a triple threat. Brilliant, benevolent and beautiful.
We are doubly blessed to have her in our family.