Stitch Fix Review #6

So if I am being perfectly honest I think this box was kind of a bust. I wasn't that happy with any of the pieces really minus one pair of pants that I kept because they are so comfortable. Let's just dive right in then shall we. 

Pixley | Francisco Mixed Material Top | M | $54

This top was not flattering on me at all, the sleeves felt very short and the mixed material, well lets just say both felt a lithe cheap. I was not a fan of the cut either it felt to short on my torso, so needless to say this went back. 

Loveappella | Rainie Long Sleeve Asymmetrical Knit Top | M | $54

This top was just not my style, I did not like the asymmetrical look at all. It felt too baggy and hung in all the wrong places. 

Honey Punch | Layla Elbow Patch Detail Cardigan | M | $48

Now I'm normally a sucker for a good cardigan, and unfortunately this was not one. It was way to boxy and too big for me. I felt like I was swimming in this. 

Romolo | Alain Triangle Pendant Necklace | $28 

Not a horrible necklace just not my style. Maybe with one pendant I would have liked it better, but this just wasn't for me. 

Margaret M | Emer High Waisted Trouser | S | $98 

I really loved these pants, which ended up being the only thing I kept. They are high waited which I like but they fit like you pants while being cute and sophicated enough to wear out and about. 

So as I mentioned not the best box. 

As you may recall this my 6 month challenge is over. I really enjoyed my Stitch Fix experience, but I think for now I am going to put my boxes on hold at least through the holidays and new year.

XOXO

Happy New Year!

Hello, Everyone! Happy New Year! 

I know I have been incredibly absent these past two weeks but with Christmas and everything time just sort of slipped away from me and the next thing I knew it was January 6th. Well we are officially back to normal life over here in the Hollins household and to be honest we already miss Christmas. I don't know who was sadder when we took down the tree and indoor decor, me, my husband or C. We went though a tiny morning period and I put up a few Valentines day items to ease the blow. 

Now on to recap the holidays! 

Christmas this year was pretty much the most amazing thing EVER! We had such a wonderful day and for about 4 days after the peanut kept asking if Santa was coming back and if he could bring her more shoes. She lit up Christmas morning when she saw her kitchen and stroller, and she truly hasn't stopped playing with them since. I used to think being a kid was the best on Christmas morning, turns out it is having a kid. I'm sure with each coming year it will just get more and more magical and I can't wait. 

 Santa left some "snow" on the floor, he uses the front door since we have no fireplace

The loot! 

She loves her kitchen! 

New Years Eve was kind of a blur, we watched Parks and Rec and built Steve a new ikea dresser. Ha! I honestly didn't care though we were never big New Years people so it was fine with me. 

We basically got to spend a ton of uninterrupted time with daddy which is always great and then spent the past week detoxing and missing him like crazy while he's at work. Now I have officially begun major party planning for Cs 2nd birthday! I can't believe it's only in a few weeks how is that possible! 

This chick loves her daddy, can you blame her! He's pretty awesome. 

On our hike the other day, needed to get some energy out. 

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year! 

XOXO

SANTA I know him!

So last year when we took C to see Santa lets just say it was less then impressive. We opted to take this picture instead of the one with us in it, because really this was the perfect photo capturing how she really felt about the whole ordeal. 

So this year when it came time to sit down with the man in red I have to say I was expecting the same reaction. To my surprise she actually had a grand ol' time. She chatted with Santa and talked about Rudolph. Took a picture (still no smile, but hey no tears) and even waived goodbye to him as we left. We took her to Santa inside Disneyland this year so you just treat him as another character (score for mommy) I didn't have to pay $40 for 2 5x7s. I think since we were in her favorite place in the whole wide world, she just went with it and it didn't bother her one bit. So thank you disney, we'll see you again next year. 

Super blurry photo of a  photo but I had to share, C got to walk down the street with minnie. Her little life was complete in that moment and she even tired to walk Pluto after this..

And last but not least the closest to home my kid will ever get snow. She loved it, so I guess we will have to plan a Big Bear trip so we can build a snowman.

XOXO

Thanksgiving 2015

I feel like I have so many things this year to be thankful for. A happy healthy rambunctious almost 2-year-old, a wonderful husband, an adorable puppy, a roof to put over my head, food on the table and of course fuzzy socks

We had such a beautiful and stuffed thanksgiving! My sister was here visiting and got to spend the holiday with us, which meant lots and lots of aunt shell time. Steve and I hosted thanksgiving and we all made some delicious food and ate until we basically passed out. It was a wonderful day filled with family and friends, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

C and her bestie being silly on their date last week, we went to color me mine and made plates and cups for cookies and milk with santa! Can't wait to see how they turned out.

XOXO

Tale of the Bad Blogger and Family Photos

So I know last week I was super absent and nowhere to be seen, I wanted to be blogging and getting stuff done but to be honest we were just so exhausted from all the traveling. We have been doing this whole travel thing since the second weekend in October so this was the first week and weekend we have been home in awhile and it was glorious. So I basically milked our time at home, had some extra cuddles with C, and hung out which I honestly think we all really needed. Now we are right back into busy time at home with lots of photo shoots for mom and fun family time headed our way. 

  

While we were in Texas the first time, my husbands side of the family had a huge family photo shoot which is always so much fun to do. It is so nice watching little ones grow up, and get a giant family picture every year we just love it! We got our photos back from the photographer, so I'm giving you a little preview on here today. 

 I can't begin to tell you enough how much I love this little family of mine they are just the best and I think I am one lucky girl that I get to call them mine. 

We had a blast taking these photos and I love capturing C at all moments in life it is so sweet to have these memories to look back on. 

I also took our Christmas Card photos a few days ago and I can't wait to show you how they came out. 

XOXO

Watching her Grow Up

With every passing month I think it gets harder and harder to watch her grow up, as much as I want her to be independent when it happens it almost hurts a little. Its a bitter sweet thing watching them get older. She needs me a little less in certain ways, and all I can do is enjoy these moments as they happen. It's just so hard. I love it when her little personality comes though in everything she does (remind me of those words when she's a teenager). This chick is a lot like her mama, she knows what she wants, when she wants it, she looks at the word no as a challenge she's always willing to conquer and she loves with all her heart. 

Playing with her bestie the other day at one of there activities, these two love each other and it so sweet watching them grow up together. 

The other day we went to run some errands, we talked the whole time we were in target she gave me her opinion on certain items and attempted to convince me of things she needed. After our errands we got come lunch and headed to the park to have a picnic and play. She loved every moment, there were some big kids there she was desperately trying to hang with, running up to them introducing herself and scurrying right behind them. My little peanut is already wanting to be big. I wish there was a way to tell her to stay little forever but alas no mom before me has figured it out. Keep me posted if any of you do. 

Outfit picked out entirely by her, and no bow hence the wild hair. My favorite. 

For now I'll relish in the fact that I am her favorite person and enjoy this moment in time. 

XOXO

Grand Canyon

If you follow me on Instagram (@bumpsbabesandbellinis) then you know we headed out to the Grand Canyon for Steve's birthday trip this year. We had so much fun hanging out just the three of us and loved all the cold weather at the canyon. It was fun to be bundled up and not break a sweat, then once the sun went down it got too cold and we all turned into big babies. HaHa

The view were truly heath taking, I am so glad we went. We disused once the kids (and I say kids because one day we hope to have more, no I'm not telling you anything) are older we want to go back and do some hikes and explore more, it was a little hard this time around with peanut. 

Of course in true peanut form she fell asleep the minute I put her in the carrier and didn't see a whole lot of the Grand Canyon. Then I made a rookie mistake and tried to transfer her to the stroller thinking she'd be more comfortable in there, she only woke up and was super cranky then proceeded to have a full on MELTDOWN in the middle of the woods. Making memories right? 

Gotta love my husband for capturing her meltdown, and me now for sharing this moment with you guys. She was obsessed with the snow and kept calling each pile "snowman", I can only imagine she got that from frozen overload but I found it adorable. It also made me realize we will need to make a real snow trip this year. 

The driving was hard but C hung in there like a trooper, we probably won't be doing many road trips again for awhile, with as much as this kid flys its best to stick with what you know. Speaking of flying we are heading out soon yet again for my best friends wedding. I love being able to travel, but this month has been ALOT, we haven't been home for a weekend since the second week in October. So I'm looking forward to a nice week home soon. 

I love capturing moments of her just being herself, man I love this kid.

XOXO