WINOS Weekend 2018

For our annual WINOS Weekend this year, we decided on a low-key weekend in Austin since Laura's  twins were still so itty bitty. We packed a lot of fun into a short amount of time, and as always, the weekend was filled with love, food, laughter, and wine.

Everybody met up at Lolly's house on Friday night, where we enjoyed a giant charcuterie board, lots of wine, and a dance party. It was an absolutely perfect night.

On Saturday morning, we got ready for our only outing. #BootieSeason

We headed downtown for a progressive brunch, starting at Walton's Fancy and Staple. It is the most adorable little place, and the avocado toast was so good!

Our next stop was Holy Roller, which was amazing. I mean...how do you go wrong with migas kolaches, fried chicken biscuits, delicious cocktails, and soft serve ice cream as a side dish?!

After all our food and boozy beverages, it was time to get comfy back at Lolly's house.

We hired a personal chef to come to Lolly's house to cook dinner. Not only was the food good, but Brittany was also super fun and put up with all our shenanigans :). 

We were too lazy to make a fire, so we cooked our s'mores by candlelight before snuggling up for a movie. It was the perfect end to a wonderful weekend.

Next year's WINOS Weekend can't come soon enough!

TCU vs. UT

We made a quick trip to Austin for this year's TCU vs. UT football game, and while the game wasn't pretty for my Horned Frogs (par for the course of this season), we had such a fun weekend.

Grampsie and Nana hosted a pre-game breakfast at their house. We enjoyed a truck-load of breakfast tacos as well as some Baby Hailey time. 

Then it was time for tailgating with friends and family.

 We rounded out the day with queso, enchiladas, and zero margaritas ;).

#GoFrogs

Meeting Baby Hailey

At the end of February, we got the exciting news from Hannah that Baby Hailey would soon be arriving. So Ava and I quickly packed up and hit the road for Austin. (Ava was sooooo excited to join me for the little adventure!)

We were hoping to make it down before she was born, but after a ridiculously hard pregnancy for my sister (understatement of the century) God blessed her with a super short labor and delivery! So, by the time we arrived, Hailey was all bundled up and ready for some snuggles. 

She is absolutely perfect!

 My sweet, and very tired, sister with her baby girl. All the heart eyes.

 [Please note the remnants of Hannah's childhood stuffed bunny in the background.]

Welcome to the world sweet Hailey. Our girl tribe is so happy to have another member.

Hannah's Baby Shower

In early January, we hosted a sweet little baby shower for Hannah and Baby Hailey. I absolutely love throwing parties, and hosting a baby shower for my little sister made my heart so very happy.

We had discussed the idea of a Southwestern/Marfa-Chic theme, and as soon as we found this invitation on Etsy, it was a done deal. I'm obsessed with the floral/cactus combo.

Sarabeth did such an amazing job replicating the look with the flowers/cacti!

For some additional decor, I painted wooden Hailey letters for the fireplace mantel.

Rhonda made some adorable party favors with pink Essie nail polish.

She also set up a cute guessing game (which Ava won!).

One of my favorite things to do for baby showers is to pick out a children's book that goes with the theme of the party and have that serve as the guest book.

As soon as I saw this Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos book, I knew it was the winner. (Hannah loves her some Frida!). And the cactus pen, also found at Whole Earth, was the perfect addition.

We had some delicious appetizers on hand from Chuy's.

As well as one of Spread & Co.'s unbelievable cheese boards.

For the booze, we made prickly pear margaritas and white wine sangria. Just because the mommy-to-be can't drink doesn't mean the rest of us should suffer :).

And of course we had to have cookies from Hayley Cakes & Cookies. They turned out just as beautiful as I had imagined...and were also delicious as always.

We lucked out with the weather in January and were able to utilize the patio for the party. 

We set up the headband/bow making station outside, which was super easy thanks to Etsy.

With everything ready to go, it was time for the guests to arrive. So many of Hannah's friends and family members joined the fun.

Ava and Adlee felt like such big girls getting to attend the shower, and were already so in love with their new cousin.

We made lots of fun bows and headbands for Hailey.

Hannah received so many adorable gifts.

Dad even joined the shower for a moment when Hannah opened his gift. 

He picked it out all by himself :).

It was such a wonderful day, and Hannah and Hailey were showered with so much love.

Also, we can't be trusted to take a nice photo. #sisters