what we wore (utah utes fan edition)

it is Wednesday again and I'm linking up to the pleated poppy!

first, a little background information.

we love the utes.

way back when we started dating, i quickly showed rory the light and now he loves them as fiercely as i do.

there are emotional ties behind my passionate fandom; i had my kidney transplant at that hospital back in 1994, and i graduated from the college with my bachelor of science degree in human development and family studies with a child life emphasis.

two BIG life happenings and both at the same college/hospital/campus. i think it is a given we are such massive fans. ;)

this is what we wore for game day last weekend, even though we didn't attend the actual game. i own utes shirts with logos, but sometimes i like to just add a splash of red to celebrate my fandom. i don't wear red often because it clashed with my skin tone and hair, but this red skirt is quickly becoming one of my favorites; i get that pop of color but away from my face so i feel less self conscious.

tahnie:

sunglasses - old navy

shirt - target

skirt - old navy

leggings - target

sandals - aerosoles

headband - la luce

(the mustard yellow color of this headband is PERFECT for fall!)

sookie:

skull barrette - etsy shop no longer in business

dress - red zone (in sandy, ut)

shoes - silver glitter toms

If you are a big college football fan, what do you like to wear on game day and who is your team?

xo.

what we wore (& dreams realized)

tonight as sookie leaned in to kiss me, ever so innocently and gently, it came in a rush of bricks how much i use to daydream about moments such as this very one i was currently living out.

i was preparing some notes for a cystinosis adult care excellence initiative conference call (i am beyond honored to be in this impeccable group of women who want better care and better lives for ALL of us living with this disease & if you've never heard of it? please take a few minutes to click over and educate yourself; it would mean the world to me), the two loves of my life were plotting an epic adventure to target while mommy was busy, and it felt good, precious even, to watch this scenario play out before my very eyes, in my very own home, in my very own life.

who would have thought; the life i went so out there for, so bold, dared to dream...is mine?
it is crazy, humbling, miraculous.

& that is my endless lesson in these days post-pregnancy. after being so angry and frustrated with my body for months now; i had an epiphany yesterday (well, perhaps it is a never ending one), it might very well take me five years to recover from my pregnancy with little miss s.

and that is okay.

actually it is more than just okay...
it is fabulous because it already is,
it is reality.
my body is a soldier with everything i have put it through
& i will celebrate that
exercise extreme patience with it
and love the heck out of every tiny cell
and what it has done for me.

i know i have said it before, but it is time for me to really start
living this notion.

that's it.
that is my new motto.

Sookie:

romper - Target

headband - Smith's Market Place

Shoes - Old Navy

(she was channeling her inner hippie ;)

Momma:

Shirt - Target

Pants - TJ Maxx

Shoes - Aerosoles

i love what i wore wednesday...haven't participated in awhile!

Headband - allora handmade

Panther Pendant - Stella & Dot

there was a tremendous amount of insisting on pushing mr. frog in the stroller today.

...i loved it. 

;)

happy wednesday!
soak up your life.
every last bit of it.

What We Wore Wednesday

I'm linking up to What I Wore Wednesday, & as always, Sookie's wardrobe is so much more interesting than mine. I try not to take myself seriously and take goofy photos. It is always nerve wracking for me to put these out there, because I have a momma's body now, and sit and nitpick everything that is wrong with it. However, I'm learning to embrace all of it and What I Wore Wednesday helps me to do that.

Headband: {just.lovely.things}

Fringe Hoop Earrings: Stella & Dot

Blue Shirt: Target

Pink cardigan: Old Navy

Jeans: T.J. Maxx

Boots: Kohls

I'm in love with my boots.

I refer to them as my rhinestone cowgirl boots.

Denim jacket: Carter's
Yellow dress: Kohls
Leggings: Children's Place
Silver shoes: Old Navy

Necklace: Stella & Dot
Yellow shirt: Target
Coral cardigan: Old Navy
Jeans: American Eagle
Boots: Go Jane

Pink hoodie: Old Navy
Gray Polka Dot Onesie: Carter's
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Pants: Carter's
Socks: Target
Shoes: Carter's


What is your favorite item of clothing for spring?
Either something you are coveting or something you already own.
I'm looking for some inspiration. :)

Happy Wednesday!
I hope you are all having a great week!

What We Wore Wednesday

I've missed What I Wore Wednesday, so here we go!

Mostly Little Miss S this time.

Top: Carter's
Leggings: Target
Socks: True Religion from T.J. Maxx

(I adore this outfit of hers!)
Top and bottoms: Carter's
Bow: honestly can't remember, perhaps a kiosk in the mall (?)

(She was channeling her inner Punky Brewster here)
Dress: Gap Kids (Thanks Aunt Shelby!)
Awesome skull leggings: Baby Legs (Thanks Derek and Anzana!)

Shirt: Smith's Market Place
Pants: Carter's

Headband: Smith's Market Place

Flower: Stella & Dot

Orange shirt: Old Navy (from a few years ago)
Gray Cardigan: Layers Clothing (Btw, does anyone know what the heck happened to them?! I know about the fire and everything. Then they kept saying they were going to come back. After that they just stopped updating everything and their facebook page no longer exists. Weird!)
Belt: DownEast Outfitters
Jeans: Old Navy
Ruffle flats: Old Navy

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Happy Wednesday!

What We Wore Wednesday (brought to you by Target and Old Navy)

Okay, this post isn't really brought to you by Target and Old Navy, but doing these wiww posts makes me realize I could just upload photos and say, "Uh, bought most of this stuff from Target and Old Navy."

I know there have been a lot too many photos of me around here lately and trust me, that is not because I adore taking pictures of myself. I'm definitely not comfortable with it, but it is an ever constant exercise in self acceptance and gaining back confidence nearly a year after giving birth. So, I just wanted to say thank you for going on this journey with me.

Additionally, I wanted to say I usually don't do lower half shots because I always wear dark jeans. That is definitely something I need to change up and have more fun with. I wear cute shoes though, I have a weakness for shoes. I should take photos of them next time.

Purple striped shirt - Old Navy
Yellow ruffle cardigan - J. Crew
Tiffany Blue POM POM Headband - Little Miss Momma

 
Black striped shirt - Target
(Why yes, I am indeed having a love affair with stripes lately!)
Liv Multi Charm Necklace - Stella & Dot

Okay girls, I'm keeping it real here. I wore this as pajamas and I laughed at myself for how hopelessly random it all is.
White long sleeved tee - Target
Hanson shirt - Purchased on tour last September
Oh so fabulous gray zebra striped leggings - Target (clearance)
Monkey Muk Luk socks - Paul Frank at Target

Ruffle plaid shirt - Target
Jeans - T.J. Maxx
Boots - Go Jane (my latest obsession, some of their stuff is super trendy but they have cute stuff too, I promise!)
Earrings - Fringe Hoop Earrings Large Silver Stella & Dot

On Sookie:
Hat - Gap
Shirt - "Spending time with you is the greatest thing to do." Target
Pants - Target

Shirt - T.J.Maxx
Sweater - Nordstrom Rack

On Sookie:

Hat - Gap
Shirt - Target
Pants - Target

Okay we are obsessed with the kitty hat around here. Well, alright momma is. But it is just too stinking cute!

Hat - Gap
Black Shirt - Target
Pants - Gift from Derek and Anzana
Jewelry - Stella & Dot Little Girls Line

What We Wore Wednesday

Let's face it, Sookie's wardrobe is more fun than mine.

 

Black long sleeve onesie - Target

White short sleeve "I love my mommy" onesie - Target

Pink ruffle bum pants - Target

(Yes, we love Target around here. Can you tell? ;)

Hat - Festival of Trees

Shirt - Carter's
Pants - Target
Hat - Festival of Trees
Flower clip - I can't remember exactly but a mall kiosk somewhere

Sookie's outfit - Target (See? I have a problem.)
My white tee - Nordstrom Rack
Lace cardigan - Taget (Clearance for $4.98 Woo!)
Metropolitan Mixed Chain Necklace - Stella & Dot

She was giving me makeup lessons the other day. Oh she makes me laugh!

Sookie's outfit - Target
Sookie's Hat - Carter's

My shirt - Kohl's
Grey ruffle cardigan - The now out of business Layers (miss them! Does anyone know what happened? I know their store burned down but they kept saying they were going to re-open, but they never did.)
Metropolitan Mixed Chain Necklace - Stella & Dot

This post made me realize two things. I dress Sookie in a lot of pink. I have an unhealthy obsession with my Metro Mixed Chain.

Hope you are having a fabulous Wednesday!