I don’t typically do weekend roundups, but I figured it would be fun to do one for once! This weekend was full of family, love and fun, so definitely one to share.
We started Saturday with a bunch of errands, fun right?! But, then I stumbled upon the first bunch of peonies I’ve seen this season. Y’all, all the heart eyes, peonies are my favorite!
Then we had us a little night out to celebrate Erica’s birthday. We ventured out to a rooftop restaurant, that was amazing! I wanted to see the city skyline at night, but of course it started raining before the sun went down, but still, was totally amazing.
Then we totally failed at boomerang…and may or may not have looked like total fools trying to get the perfect video for my insta story. We were planning on walking the city, but since it started to rain, we opted to drive to our next destination, which forced two grown men to ride in car seats, which of course we had to document. They looked thrilled right?!
Then Sunday, went just as planned. We started the day at church and then I ate copious amounts of my Mimi’s banana pudding. One of the highlights was my neice wearing my old Easter dress! My mom has been holding on to my Easter dress since I was little, for my one day little girl. Since I don’t have any little girls, she was really excited to have her wear the dress. Erica recently started her own blog A Waste Not Kind of Life, after embarking on a journey this year to waste less. Since then, we’ve been trying to come up with collaborative posts we can do on both of our blogs. When mom brought up the dress, Erica thought it was the perfect idea for a collaborative post. I mean what aligns better with less waste, than a dress saved for 28 years and worn again!
But first, here is me, my stylish bonnet and lace socks. Do you see the purse?! Y’all didn’t know I was stylish, even back then. Oh and my mom’s shoes…the best, especially with the white tights!
Now, miss A.
Taking pictures of her was a struggle! As with any toddler, she is a busy little bee, who was more interested in playing with her cousins than taking pics.
I was actually really surprised how well this dress held up. When my mom first brought it up, I was like mom, that thing is probably so old and yellow by now. But, she kept it in plastic and nearly 28 years later, this little dress looked just like it did, the day I wore it.
I’m still holding on to the dress, just in case I ever get brave enough to have just one more baby and that baby happens to be a little girl. Or, of course, if Erica has another little girl and she too can wear this very same dress. You’ll have to visit Erica at A Waste Not Kind of Life to read her part of the story. 🙂
Now, last, but not least, I have a giveaway to share with you! Monica at Jersey Girl, Texan Heart has been a blogger friend of mine, since nearly the beginning of my blogging journey. So, when she asked me to be a part of her Blogiversary giveaway, I was all in! To celebrate her four year blog anniversary, I have joined her and a few other fabulous bloggers to give away:
- Kate Spade Crossbody (I bought one for myself too because I loved it so much so whoever wins we will be twins)
- Kylie Lip Kit (Exposed)
- Kylie Eyeshadow (Peach Palette)
- $25 Zara Gift Card
- Too Faced/Kat Von D Better Together Eyeliner/Mascara Kit
- Sephora Travel Makeup Sponge with Case/Keychain
**PLEASE READ FOLLOWING GIVEAWAY RULES CAREFULLY: Since this is such a big giveaway we will write the rules out for everyone instead of just putting them in the giveaway widget. This time around your host (Jersey Girl, Texan Heart) will be checking every single entry due to the amount of items being given away.
- Open to the 48 contiguous states in the USA.
- MUST follow at least one of your host’s (Jersey Girl, Texan Heart) social media accounts below.
- MUST follow at least one of the two social media links for each of the bloggers co-hosting this giveaway with me.
- If you are a “repeat offender” (someone who (the host) has followed then unfollowed throughout her giveaways) you WILL be disqualified. The host apologizes for this new rule they know everyone loves free stuff, but it’s only fair to the other people who have entered every giveaway and still loyally follow.
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Enter below:
It was a fabulous weekend, indeed. How did you Easter go?
-Brooke
peonies are definitely a favorite flower of mine, but one I can’t keep alive to save my life LOL!! So glad you had a great weekend girl – lots of fun memories made! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Oh I love this Easter dress, and the pictures! The dress is just so perfect, even 28 years later!! I wish I had some of my childhood outfits, I would totally put my girls in them. It sounds like a great weekend!! Happy Monday! 🙂
Yay to such a fun weekend!! Thank you for sharing your Easter dress with A! You two both totally rock this little number. 🙂
Erica
http://www.awastenotkindoflife.com
Looks like such a fun weekend! I love that your mom saved that cute dress all of these years!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Omg I cant believe you found some peonies!!! That is so exciting! you look like you had asuch a wonderful and fun weeknd!
xoxo, Victoria
http://www.coffeeandablonde.blogpsot.com
What a fun roundup and a great weekend! You are just too cute! That little plaid dress is just adorable! It’s held up so well for 28 years!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
How sweet is she!!! So cute!
Jaymie
OMg I am obsessed that the dress kept so well too! Your niece looked so adorable! You are lucky that you are starting to see peonies! I can’t wait until I see them everywhere haha.
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Your weekend sounds like it was tons of fun, great giveaway too!!
Meg | The Blog
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First of all beautiful peonies, second of all it is amazing that that beautiful dress stayed intact so well. So precious! I’m happy you had a wonderful Easter beautiful lady! Oh and happy birthday to Erica!
I was so surprised, I thought for sure it was going to be a mess. My mom is a hoarder, haha. But, I’m glad she kept this dress!
Thanks Meg!
This was my first sighting, I about died! I wait for them every year!
Thank you Jaymie!
Thanks Whitney! I was so surprised!
It was great, so wishing it wasn’t Monday, haha! Thanks Victoria!
Me too! I’m glad it held up!
😀 I’m so glad she could wear it!
My mom held on to a bunch of things to pass along, but of course I had two boys!! lol
I struggle to keep anything alive, lol.
Aww lovely photos <3
Enclothed Cognition
Oh my goodness look at Miss A in her dress! And those peonies – so pretty! Cheers to a fabulous week <3
Green Fashionista
Eek! I need to run out and get some peonies, my favorite! And love that your little one got to wear the same dress you did, so cute! It looks brand new still! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Looks like a fun weekend and excited to enter the giveaway!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Omg how cute is that little angel!!!! She looks adorable 🙂 Such a fun giveaway! Hope you have a great week!
Brittany 🙂
http://www.kingdomofsequins.com
Your dress looks so cute on her!!
xo,
H
http://firsttimethings.com
Thanks for such a great post and your Easter memories. Looks like you all had a great Easter. I look forward to more and more collaborations among you two. Your niece looks darling in your own childhood dress. She is a doll. After a big Spring cleaning, I plan on sending some of Vivian’s pre-owned clothes to Erica for her little girl, too.
Aw love the weekend recap! Looks like you all had fun celebrating her birthday! Your Easter sounds perfect. How adorable is Miss A in that dress?!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
oh my goodness that might be the sweetest thing EVER! Love it.
So sweet! I love that little dress!
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Aw, what a lovely weekend!! Sad to read the giveaway is open only to the US.
xo| Cindy Elena
http://www.boringclothes.com
Cuteness overload in this post!! Looks like a very special weekend!
Shauna
http://www.lipglossandlace.net
It looks like you had a great weekend!
Cute photos
xo
http://www.laurajaneatelier.com
Thanks Laura!
It was fun, I’m so sad it’s over!
Aw I’m sorry about that!! I wasn’t the organizer for this one. Thank you for reading!
Thanks Ruth!
😀 It was a fun day!
We had so much fun! It was the first time Erica and her hubby, both had a full night away from the baby, so that was also cause for celebration!
Aw that’s so sweet of you Ada! I know she will appreciate it!
Thank you Hillory!
Thanks Brittany!
Thanks Samantha!
I can’t believe it held up!! You must, get your running shoes on, the peonies are out! lol
Thanks Kate!
Thank you Keri!