The Graduate

My little sister graduated on Saturday and we couldn't be more proud of her! Now for a ridiculous amount of family pictures celebrating this lady.

Uncle Fernando and mom proudly sporting that maroon and gold.

Kandee joined the December Graduate Club with me and Tad. Best time of year for graduations, let me tell ya. The ceremony was short and sweet. After graduation, the gang went out to eat at Shady Grove in Austin to wrap up this perfect day. We are so blessed with the most amazing friends and family. ConGRADulations, Kandee. You did it. You're going to change the world. I just know it.

A Snowy Outing

No, not that kind of snow. I wish. In Texas, we're still eating snow cones at this time of year. Candy Cane snow cones to be exact. We decided to include Klifford on our date since we will be taking him back to Temple this weekend. By we, I really mean I. Sorry, Tad. I can tell by that last picture you will be sad to see him go.

We also ordered an egg nog smoothie. I seriously love egg nog. I don't know what it is about that festive drink, but I could drink egg nog with milk every single day. I just found a coconut milk egg nog recipe. What?! I need that in my life very soon. Also, it always amazes me the way Klifford looks at food. I'm convinced no dog has ever loved anything more.

My Winter Wishlist

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With Christmas and my Birthday right around the corner, I thought why not make a winter wishlist? It's no surprise most of these items are from one of my favorite online stores. ASOS has a little something for everyone. Most of these items should stay on my wishlist, but I'm sure I'll cave and get a few things I just can't live without! Happens more than I'm willing to admit. I think Parks and Recreation has the right idea. Three words: Treat Yo Self.

Our Little Visitor

Guess who is spending all week at the Allen house? This little man! It's true, I'm a sucker for this face. We took our Christmas card photo this weekend and he has been with us since. Other than him clawing a hole in my sweater during the picture or waking me up at 4 a.m. so he could have a sip of water this morning, it has been wonderful. I miss having him around. Hopefully in about five months, we'll make the move to a house with a yard so Klifford can play with us all of the time. That may or may not have something to do with Tad graduating in four months and 29 days, but who's counting?

Magical Marfa

We stayed at El Cosmico. Trailers, teepees and tents, oh my! Our bed was quite cozy. Never mind it was 35 degrees at night, we had an electric blanket that saved the day.

We decided we are nowhere near cool enough for a town like Marfa, but we loved the art and mystery lights. Yes, we saw them and it was pretty amazing. If only I knew the right setting on my camera to take a picture. That is still a mystery as well. Better luck next time. 

This was the best road trip ever. It confirms what we already knew: Texas is the best state in the world. If you haven't visited these parts, do it. It won't disappoint. See more of our West Texas road trip here, here and here.