Is It February Already?

Hi everyone!

I have about five minutes to sit down and write, but it is the first Monday in February and I swore I would post something to share today so here I am.

Tons of things happening in my neck of the woods.  My oldest has passed his road test and so is officially a teen driver.  My husband bought himself a new (to him) car so the new driver actually gets his old car.  Not too bad a deal for a first car since the old car is a 2001 Mustang convertible!

We just had winter formal come around again, and in case you don't remember my sad rant about that last year you can click here to remember.  This year it only got worse since my youngest is now old enough to attend as well!!

Can we note these shoes?  They have already become mine! And my son...LOVES this outfit, bow-tie especially!

Hubby and I are headed to Hawaii shortly without our kiddos, so really looking forward to that.  Our return will shortly be followed by a visit from my very dear friend and her family.  We are planning lots of fun activities since she is coming in from the snow-bound East Coast and is looking forward to lots of sunshine.

Lastly...I told my Mom about my blog.  And she was proud.  So here's a shout out to my Mom, who has always been my cheerleader regardless of how ridiculous my current "sport".  Love you.

Missed you all...I hope to get back to outfit picture taking very soon!

XO,

Alyssa

Back to Reality

Hello everyone!!

It's almost time for me to come back to my blog, I'm seeing the light at the end of this very long tunnel.  Only 8 more games to get through over the next three weeks, and one Driver's License to acquire.

Work has undergone its normal shift from holiday madness to January emptiness so I have many less hours on my schedule.  All of this equates to more free time for yours truly.

I would like to say that I have a "grand plan" for my return and a focused outline for the coming year.  Sadly, nope.  I am going to wing it like I always do.  This is going to be an interesting year, of that I am certain.

I hope that you all had a fantastic time over the holidays with your loved ones, and that you have entered 2014 with renewed vigor and zest.  I am looking forward to chatting with everyone again, I have really missed you!

Until February...

Let this terribly bad, but hysterically funny picture summarize how I left 2013 and entered into 2014.  My husband and sons do not feel quite the same as I do, hm?

XO,
Alyssa

Hitting the Pause Button

My image; San Diego, CA

For the next four months my life is going to be crazy hectic due to work and after school activities for my three children.  I decided to give myself a little break from the guilt and just admit that I won't be blogging for a while.  I have been sporadic at best recently but still feel guilty for not posting more often...now I can just relax knowing that this at least is officially on hold until life calms back down.

I'll still be checking in on all of you though!!  Enjoy your lives over the next few months and think of me in all my scheduling craziness!!  See you in February!


XO,
Alyssa

Transitions

It's Hot/Cold season in Arizona.  What season is that you ask?  57 degrees in the morning and 92 degrees by the late afternoon.  A sticky situation when you need to be gone from your house all day and can't do complete outfit changes to accommodate the climate.

My solution was a summer tank dress with a boyfriend cardigan thrown over top.  Bare legs weren't the best idea for the early morning cold, but I adore these shoes and it needed to happen.

Had. To. Happen.

XO,
Alyssa


{California was great and if I could afford it I would totally live there in a shack on the beach.  It made me a lazy blogger though...sorry!}

Pink Pants in October

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness this month, I am pulling out my favorite pair of pink pants.  Such an important cause deserves mention...and any excuse to wear these pants a few extra times will be taken!

I can't seem to get my photos to capture the outfit as it is in real life, alas these oddly stiff renditions.  The truth is, this vesty/jacket thing is so cute in person!  I really, really felt great in this, and while I am sure that an adorable pair of silver, pointy toe pumps would have looked amazing with this I wouldn't have lasted 2 hours in them before I switched to flats.  I decided to just skip that whole painful time and go straight to what would last all day.

Enjoy your weekend!  I am off to San Diego with the family for a bit of a holiday, so stay tuned for vacation instagram photobombs!

XO,

Alyssa