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Merry Christmas Eve! Kids are finally out of school (finals are done – yea!) and we are ready to party! And by party I mean lay around watching Christmas movies together and eating chocolate. Just what the dr. ordered at this stage of the game, right!? :) I’m so ready to spend some quality, uninterrupted time with these 3 teens of mine. They are on the go with friends and school and activities non stop and this time of year is about the only time I can cage them. ;)
Catching up today on a few things I’ve been loving and then some pics of my home I never shared! I got so behind this month. I’ll probably pop in soon after Christmas with more home pics that I never had time to post.
{cozy fleece zip hoodie/cozy fleece mega sweatpant/hoff sneakers}
Absolutely loving these sweats! Talk about cozy. They are lined with fleece, so comfortable and a great fit. The brand is Aritzia and it’s actually a brand/store my girls have been obsessed with. I tried out a few things and now I’m loving their clothes too.. especially their sweatsuits and coats! They have so many different styles and fits to choose from. I bought the regular in these sweat pants and can roll them up at the waist once (which I like for sweats!) but if you’re on the short side and don’t want to roll them up definitely get the short length. They come in tall sizes too. You can see all of their cute sweatsuits here. They all just went on sale! The cute green cargo pants are calling my name. :)
I love their fun bags too!
And their cute coats. I got this super puff shorty for our Utah/cold weather trips. Their coats are legit! They are so stylish and keep you so warm and I love the cuffs with thumbholes.
{aritzia puffers/super puff bag}
Hello winter! I am ready for you.
And since we don’t get much of a winter in San Diego this has become my new grocery store outfit! I swear they keep our grocery store colder than the coldest arctic tundra.
Layered and ready to get my thin sliced turkey. Ha.
{joy spirits pjs/ugg slippers}
When I’m not wearing my cute sweats I’ll be living in Christmas pjs! At least for the next few weeks before I switch to hearts for Valentine’s Day. Tis the season to be comfy. :)
So many cute pjs coming in and fun options that are on sale right now too!
We had lots of dressy events this month (probably another reason I’m dying to put on sweats/pjs and not take them off!) and this was my favorite dress. It’s beautiful and so comfortable and also on sale. I wanted to share in case you need something for New Year’s Eve! On our way to Kenny’s office party.
It was such a fun night!
We’ve made so many close friends through his job and have all been together now for around 20 years! Which makes me feel really old. :) Kenny gave such a good speech/toast at the party (I always get so nervous for him when he has to do stuff like that even though it doesn’t phase him!). He loves his firm and the people there so much. It was a special night and I left feeling really proud of him and grateful for the people in our lives.
Our little elf left this surprise gift the other day! The games look so fun to play over the break.
Have the best holiday with your loved ones! I’m so grateful for you all! And grateful for another year of celebrating the little things that make us happy. :) Here are some home pics I never shared. (I linked items at the end of the post.. let me know if I’m missing something!)
Wish my house was this clean right now. If only our elf did more than leave fun games for the kids. I need to get that spunky little guy working for me next year. :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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Everything looks lovely!
Your kids have grown so much! I bet you are mistaken for their big sister.
Have a Merry Christmas!
Thank you sweet Kathy! I hope you had a good holiday! Happy 2024! xo
Thanks for sharing, Erin! Yay for the kids making it through finals!! What a relief. I know you will hunker down now and have some fun family time in your beautifully decorated house. How in the world will you choose which comfy outfit to wear?? LOL Merriest of Christmases to you and yours!
Ha ha.. the struggle is real with so many fun comfy clothes and pjs to choose from! ;) Thank you so much Jeanne! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and your 2024 is off to a good start! xo
Your home is so lovely – beautiful! Where is the gingerbread house from, pictured on the console to the right of the fireplace? Or is it a real gingerbread one? It looks so charming! Thank you!
Thank you so much Elizabeth! That was from Nordstrom a few years back! So cute.. it has a little light in it. I wish they still sold it! I hope you had a good holiday! Happy 2024 to you and your family! xo
Noooo!!! I can’t take seeing the pics of Kole!!! He’s becoming a young MAN…. stop this!!😉😢 Also, I’ve followed you for a while now… you have not changed at all… proof positive that a happy upbeat attitude works wonders!! You are inspiring to me!!
Oh you are the sweetest Jodey! Made my day! What a sweet thing to say. Thank you!! :) It means so much to me that you have been with me so long! Dying over Kole too.. this past year he is really growing and changing and I can’t take it! Make it stop! Ha ha.. I would freeze time if I could. I hope you had a good holiday and your 2024 is off to a good start! Wishing you and your family all the best this year! XO
Your family pictures on your front porch are just stunning, Erin! Do you have a source for your striped sweater in the family picture? Happy New Year!
Thank you so much Lisa! Happy 2024! I hope you had a good holiday. Here is a link for that turtleneck! It’s so cute. :)
https://rstyle.me/+QEpuvrNnnmUgtwL27oATOw
Hi Erin!!! I am going back through your posts and soaking in all the beautiful details. Your Christmas decor screamed “rustic luxe” to me lol! Stunning! I also really loved my decor situation this year thanks to some new fun things and looking back at yours almost makes me want to rewind to November and do it all again! Sorta. Only 9.5 months to go, right!? :) The family pictures are so lovely. I hope after your terrible illness and restful HI trip, things are off to a wonderful start in 2024! Hugs!
Thank you so much Genelle! I’m so happy you liked it and that you loved your decor this year too! I always feel like re-doing November.. ha. Such a fun time of year. I hope you are having a good January! Always a nice calm and quiet month to catch up and rest. :) Happy 2024 to you and your beautiful family! xo