Outfit Post

I have to admit... this is probably the first year that I am REALLY looking forward to fall weather.  Don't ask me why this year is different, it just is.

Anyways, here's a welcome back with an outfit post.

Vacation posts coming soon!

The Michael Buble Concert - The Real Recap

I have to say - going to see Michael Buble again for the second time did NOT disappoint.

I was a little worried that I had over-exaggerated how much I enjoyed him last time... but I was wrong.

He was just as fun, had just of great performance aspects, and was spectacular as usual!

Here are a few photos and videos I snapped.

First, what I wore:

SISTERS!

Then, we had great seats (if I do say so myself)!

 He entered sliding down the ramp into the stage.  After some pyrotechnics that I missed on film.

He also had a second stage at the opposite end that he used for a while.  He did something similar last time with a box in the middle of the floor.

Encore sparkly blazer? CHECK!

Finally, a little video... a great sing-along song and some heart shaped confetti.  Because who doesn't love a confetti canon... or 10!

Bonjour! I'm back.

I'm back.  With lots of stories and LOTS of pictures.

Unfortunately, I have three busy days to get things done work-wise before I go out of town.  I will try to post on Friday while I'm "working", but realistically, you won't get an update until next week.

Sorry!

Happy birthday Brody Lawrence Hales!

*I'm writing this in advance because I don't trust internet access while on vacation.  I'm not back - sorry!

Rounding out the youngest of the family, is Brody.... well, at least until early 2014. :)

Brody, with the giant dimples and the perma-grin.  The crawling all over everything, giggling, little guy who puts up with his crazy big sister.

Happy birthday to you little man!  Lots of kisses on those cheeks when I return.

#33 - Go to a concert

While technically, I did attend the Barenaked Ladies concert in July, I am going to write about the Michael Buble concert.  Why?  Because it is a PERFORMANCE.  I loved the Barenaked Ladies and Ben Folds Five because it was relaxed (outside) and fun (to sing along to), but Michael Buble....  MB is a spectacle!  His staging and lighting are incredible (okay, that was the nerdy work-related side of me) and he does not disappoint in the presentation and fun of his concert.

Melissa and I saw him in DC a few years ago and his show became my all-time favorite.  So, I was stalking his website and getting email updates on when he would be on tour again.

Well, FINALLY, it is the night.  Melissa, Lauren and I heading out to the concert tonight (Saturday) and I couldn't be more excited.

I sent them a screen shot earlier of where our seats are:  (sorry for bad photo quality)

I'll have to post pictures when I get back from vacation.

Packing for the big trip

Okay.   I'm not going to lie.  Packing was stressful.  I spent all of last night trying on outfits and then an hour this morning actually putting things into my suitcase.

So here is what I am bringing.

5 pairs of pants:

2 Skirts, 1 Dress:

Shirts:

7 Blouses:

4 Sweaters:

3 Jackets:

2 shorts, 1 bathing suit, 5 scarves:

Not Pictured: 5 Pairs of shoes - two tennis shoes, one black flats, silver pumps and tan booties (the booties I am wearing to travel)

So there it is... minus toiletries.

Here is what it looked like in my first layer of packing (shoes included):

And then with everything in it.

The only things NOT in there are the blue jacket (because I'm carrying it on) and my tan booties that I will be wearing.

With my toiletries, I should still have space should I buy anything.  I also am bringing a small duffle bag as my carry on so I can not wrestle with a bunch of things during my flight.

So..... I am 98% ready to go.  After getting ready tomorrow morning, I should be all set. :)

TWO Days!

I don't even have the attention span to write a legit post.  Seriously.  I go to the Michael Buble concert in two days and then head to vacation the next morning....

Obviously my mind is not focused on anything else - including work. :)

Tomorrow, we have a staff event at work so I will really only be "working" for a few hours in the morning.  So today is technically my last day of work until September 23rd - excited much???

I probably won't post in the morning tomorrow since I will be working on packing that evening and I promised posts about packing.

Two days people, TWO DAYS!!!