Holiday Photos turned Impromptu Photoshoot

Yesterday night we got all dolled up and took a holiday photo to send to our family and friends. Of course, once we were all dressed we couldn't waste the opportunity to take even more photos :) Our good friend Marion joined in on the fun with us and it was almost like we were all 16 again hanging out, laughing and having a grand old time! There was lots of christmas cookie eating and baking throughout the night and we all knew it was time for bed when our sugar highs came crashing down, oops! Who could blame us though? you only get Christmas cookies once a year ;)

All Business

Whenever I'm with my older sister Eileen, things can get pretty weird silly. While my mom was out of the house, we dressed up in these plaid suits we found instead of getting ready for our family picture like we were instructed. We recruited our dad to take pictures of us though so we couldn't get in too much trouble with Mom ;)

A Week of Thanks

Coat: Banana Republic (old, but similar here), Shirt (not seen): Forever 21, Scarf: J.Crew (old), Leggings: Hollister (old), Booties: Report via Piperlime

As I've gotten older, Thanksgiving has climbed up my list of favorite holidays. It isn't often that my sisters and I are able to be together for more than a day, let alone with our cousins and extended family. This week of family really made me realize just how lucky I am for the great people in my life and their good company, who are always a source of laughter and joy that kick-starts the holiday season on a happy note.

Cousin and Sibling Time!

Turtleneck: J.Crew, Shirt: J.Crew (old, but other colors here), Vest: J.Crew, Jeans: Hollister (old), Necklace: Bauble Bar, Watch: Fossil

The passing of the chain

One curious kitty watching from afar :)

Thanksgiving is pretty much synonymous with family time. This year we were lucky enough to have our cousins Matt and Daniel come visit for the week and act like our goofy selves with one another. Growing up as kids, we spent almost the entire summer together every year between us visiting them in North Carolina for a couple weeks and then them staying with us for about a month. They became like the brothers we never had, and so whenever we are able to get together is special and fun. Today's weather was a (rare) lovely November day and when I returned from work we ran around and played outside just like we did as kids. We may be older, but some things never change :)