What a Year

I can't believe it's almost 2015, but then I look back at all the fun packed into 2014 and can't believe it all fit into just one year.

January

Rang in 2014 

H's best friend from CT came down for a surprise visit

Brunch w/friends and giant mimosas

February

Super Bowl Party

Brunch on the lake

Rainy day at the Chili Cook Off

Celebrated a friend's b-day at Downtown Disney

I also lost my job in February which was a big blessing in disguise. It forced me to look for a new career that would be satisfying and provide me with growth opportunities.

March

Epcot for a friend's b-day

Pool day w/ my fav neighbors

St. Patrick's Day Party

Night Ranger concert VIP style

April

My parents came to visit, and my mom snapped this gorgeous pic at the beach

Easter party at Emily and K's

Painted the master bath a warm peach color

I also accepted a job and for the first time in my post-college career, I can say I am happy :)

May

Girls Nails Day

Epcot for the Starship concert

Crossed the pond for the first time ever, and the first stop was in Barcelona before setting sail on a Mediterranean cruise on the Norwegian Epic.

Marseille, France

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Lisbon, Portugal

Magic Kingdom Day

June

Beach Day

Florida Country Superfest in Jacksonville to see Luke Bryan

Staycation at the Omni

July

Emily and I went on a blate with Rebekah while she was in town

4th of July

Fireworks at the beach complete w/ a night swim

Cocoa Beach for a friend's b-day

Brunch for a friend's b-day

Emily and I went on a blate with Bella and Deborah

August

Celebrated a friend's gender reveal

Emily and I went on a martini blate with Pam

Celebrated my b-day with friends at hibachi

Saw Jeter play for the last time at a Yankees game for my b-day

September

Labor Day Pool Party

My best friend from high school came to town

Celebrated a friend's b-day by wearing the colors of his fav college team

Went to Chicago with Emily and K

Blate with Nikki over some deep dish pizza

October

Sis-in-law and her husband came to visit

Celebrated my neighbor's 40th b-day

Another rainy festival ~ Oktoberfest

November

Threw my friend a Halloween-themed baby shower

Dinner for another b-day celebration

Beer and Bacon Festival

Boyz II Men concert at Epcot

Girls Brunch

Kick off to the holidays party

December

Annual Christmas Party

Celebrated friends getting married

Celebrated a friend's housewarming

Celebrated Christmas at the house

Met my friend's baby for the 1st time

Can't wait to see what 2015 holds...

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That's a Wrap!

It's the most wonderful time of the year... and it went by as quickly as it came in...

Twas the night before Christmas.. not a creature was stirring.... 

Just a bulldog waiting for Santa Paws...

Top and skirt - Express | Shoes - VS | Necklace - Rocksbox

Christmas Eve called for a festive sparkly skirt, and I may have been sparkly on the outside but I was the opposite on the inside. I came down with a bad cold the day before, and suffered through Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.. *womp womp*.

*Christmas morning coffee and presents by the fireplace*

(not shown is the trail of tissues behind me..ugh)

*Christmas Dinner*

*My Christmas loot*

*Lots of great bloggy-themed gifts*

My mom upgraded my Keurig to the new Keurig 2.0... amazing!

Roxy saw the box as the perfect photo opp...

Lots of food, gingerbread martinis, hot cocoa, and fire pit time = the perfect Christmas week. 

*Christmas cards from friends, family, and bloggy friends*

The day after Christmas called for a fun night over food, drinks, and laughs with friends while playing Cards Against Humanity at Emily and K's. Their adorable new puppy Lola was the belle of the ball of course!

Capped off the long holiday weekend by going to see my friend's new bundle of joy. Little man was born on Christmas Eve, but due to my bad cold I couldn't go see him until I was feeling better which was really hard. Couldn't be happier to be feeling better!

Joining Biana for Weekending

and

Lisa and Bella for Weekend Recap

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Twas the Night Before Christmas...

It still blows my mind that Christmas is here, but that doesn't mean that I'm not an excited kid at heart. Bring on all the decorated cookies, eggnog, Christmas carols, and festive outfits please and thank you.

Started the day with my favorite red cup, and am spending the evening with family over yummy food and a competitive game night followed by a night cap by the fire pit. 

Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas with loved ones, and I'll catch up with everyone on Monday.

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