Joie De Vivre

I feel like I have so much to be grateful for this holiday season and as cliche as this sounds... time with my loved ones seem to be on the top of my list. It is so great to have my sister back in town, Camila, and loyal friends.

We make it a Sunday custom to watch football at Shane's family's home. We always bring our pups so that they can play with their dogs. Ember approves.

Coffee on the Tchefuncte River. I wish I would've taken a better picture of this site. Madisonville, LA is super cute. The weather was just right and my marshmallow latte at Abita Roasting Company was delicious.

My 10 year old niece is a huge fan of DC Cupcakes and has become an aspiring baker. On Thanksgiving, she decorated cupcakes and I was so proud of her awesome work. I can't even get a good swirl like that! I'm definitely encouraging her to keep the dream alive.

My sister showed me what my nephew wrote at school. It brought a little tear to my eye that he is so thankful that Camila is okay. It's so sweet. I can't wait to show her this when she is old enough to comprehend the sentiment.

Baby smiles! Camila loves to smile and is very expressive with her eyes. I apologize for the blurry picture but I just love how playful she looks. You can almost say she looks mischievous. She's my child so mischief is in her blood. 

Hardee's tacos. I know that sounds disgusting but they have the best fast food tacos and they are only 59 cents! They are my new obsession and I'm sure I will get over it once I give myself an intervention but for now in sweet taco bliss I remain. If your local Hardee's is a Hardee's/Red Burrito give them a try.

Louisiana has such fickle weather but as soon as it was below 60 degrees we pulled out this cute little number. Isn't it adorable? She makes the cutest bear.