I’m not a big fan of being over-scheduled, and I really enjoy my time at home relaxing, especially these days, since I know my days of relaxing will be coming to an end once there’s a newborn in the house. That said, once in awhile there are too many exciting, wonderful things happening, and being over-scheduled is unavoidable. This week was jam-packed, though now that I adult — yes, I used it as a verb — I come to expect it this time of year and I’m prepared for it. I definitely took advantage of all the hours in the day!
On me: Ella Moss 3/4 Sleeve Flutter Sleeve Maternity Top // ASOS hat // ASOS maternity jeans
On Naomi: Zara dress
Monday evening, we took our yearly holiday pictures. This year, we shot with my friend Jessica, owner of Paperhearts Photography. The weather was beautiful, but the rain we’ve been having brought out bird-sized mosquitoes. I’m surprised I don’t look like I’m dancing in most of them. Of course, a true pro can capture the best moments in between the chaos, and she managed to do just that.
Tuesday, I participated in the monthly meetup of Tuesdays Together, which is a national group of creatives that’s organized into local chapters, which each chapter discussing the same topic each month. This month, every chapter did a community service project, and ours was at Casa de Esperanza, an amazing organization that provides a safe place for children in crisis due to abuse, neglect or the effects of HIV. Thank you to Meredith of Cake & Confetti for opening my eyes to this awesome organization.
Later that evening, I attended my good friend Julie Weinstein’s BOOK RELEASE party! I can’t believe I have friends who are authors… I’m so proud of her and her incredible achievements. Her book is all about dating and sex in your 20’s, and I’m about to start reading my signed copy this week. You can purchase your copy here.
Wednesday evening, I celebrated with my good friends at the beautiful store Blue Leaf in Houston. They recently stocked some of cuteheads’ holiday collection and Back to Basics collection, and we threw a little party to celebrate. More on that to come as we receive pictures from the evening.
Thursday, I attended the annual luncheon for an incredible organization called Freedom Place. It is a care and recovery center for underage female victims of domestic child sex trafficking. It is the first long-term, comprehensive care facility in Texas for underage victims of domestic child sex trafficking and is one of only five such facilities in the United States. It was a powerful experience, to hear from a victim and survivor of underage sex trafficking, and it empowered me to do more. Thank you to blogger Lyndsey of L. Avenue for introducing me to this amazing cause.
Managed to sneak in a workout or two, catch a few hours of sleep and spend some time with my sweet kiddo, though it wasn’t enough.
I’m looking forward to a low-key weekend full of family time. Hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead. xo
Wowzers. You did have a busy week. But how fun! Your family photo is so cute!
Thank you Julie!!
Take it easy there, Busy Bee! It looks like you are trying to fit it all in before the new baby comes in. Maybe the new baby will actually slow you down. Just remember, you have to take care of yourself to take care of others. It looks like you have a kind and giving heart, just worried about you. Take care & love, Lisa
Yes, I already have my maternity leave planned 🙂 For now while I’m still feeling great and have lots of energy (and childcare), I’m taking advantage of it!
I am like you – I really don’t enjoy having too many plans to fulfill. What a busy week! Your holiday picture is absolutely precious, and what a great reason to celebrate – congrats on cuteheads’ success!
Thank you so much Lindsay! It was busy, but fulfilling and fun! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sounds like a busy but fun week.
That top photo? It’s gorgeous! I don’t like overscheduling, either, but it sounds like you have a busy life!
Great pics! I’d love to hear more about the book launch party you attended! My debut novel is coming out in January and I’m brainstorming about launch parties. Yay!
Congrats!! That’s amazing! I’d be happy to connect you with Julie, it was such a successful event and it seemed like she sold a lot of books. Give me your email and I’ll send an intro!
Sounds like a busy, fun week. So great that you’re able to support great organizations and get time to support local businesses, as well. Have a great weekend!
Sounds amazing!! Happy Friday
The cuteness of your line and your site, is so cute!
you were a busy bee! But everything sounds like so much fun! 🙂
Aren’t low key weekends the best after such a busy week? Your pictures are always so beautiful! Happy FRIDAY!
Love the review of your week. You have been pretty busy and deserve a low key weekend. Thank you for sharing some great links!
Yes, you had such a busy week, but you’re getting stuff done! Which is awesome. We’re still going to book a holiday card photo session, but congratulations for being on point with this.
I definitely want to know more about Casa de Esperanza, will be looking into that.
Congrats on a friend publishing a book!
It looks like you had a busy but amazing and inspiring week. Your family pics are so pretty!
That sounds like a full week! It’s nice to have that sometimes, and it’s also very nice to have the quiet times afterward. Congratulations to your friend! What an accomplishment. I’m going to have to check that book out.
Oh I hear ya on the busy week!!! I have another doozy ahead too. Then it’s thanksgiving!!! How is this year going so freaking fast! I need to adult, and quickly!
I think when I am too busy – I don’t do things well – things get done – but not with excellence
I am anxious to learn more about both Freedom Place and the Tuesday Together creatives! Thanks so much for sharing!
Love the family photo and reading about your week. Thanks for sharing!
I try to be as social as possible while I’m pregnant because newborns and social life are mutually exclusive terms. Looks like you had fun this week. I hope you can relax this weekend.
I am the same way as you. I hate being super busy where I feel like I can’t really enjoy my time and life. Hopefully you can rest this weekend! It sounds like you had a really fun week!
sounds like a fun week. Enjoy your weekend.:)
You’ve had such a busy week, I love the yearly photo idea – this year’s photo is amazing! Love it!
Great pictures!!! Your a busy lady!! Congrats for your friend on her book release!!!
Wow, what a busy week you had. Spending time with our kiddos is always not enough.
What a busy week! I am loving your photo for your Christmas shoot!
Busy week, and that family photo is adorable.
Definitely looks like it was a busy week! Love the family photo. Super cute!
I habe a love hate relationship with this. Iover being busy. It I love relaxing lol. Also I love the photos
Sounds like you had a busy week. I love your xmas shoot so cute and adorable
Looks like you had a ton of fun this week & your family pic is cute! 😉
That’s a seriously busy week, but your pictures are lovely and the causes you supported this week were so worthy. Thank you for introducing me to them, as I hadn’t heard of them previously.
Whew! Just reading about your schedule this week made me a little tired. Your family photos are absolutely beautiful.
Your family picture is adorable! What a busy week you had, I too had a busy week and totally enjoyed my weekend.
Gorgeous Pictures!!! Love love love!
Sounds like you had a pretty busy week!!!! Sounds like how my week is going to be right now! Nonstop!
Good luck!! Hope you get a little sleep in there too… Between being overscheduled and pregnancy insomnia, I’m not even recovered yet! ha
your blog is so beautiful! I love all of the photos too from you week! It looks like you all really enjoyed yourselves! Can’t wait to see more 🙂