Christmas Break 2016

Christmas this year was perfect. 3 whole weeks home with my friends and family? Sign me up.

After flying into Chicago, I got to spend a couple days with my college friends. Insert wine and tapas. We're not predictable at all.

My mom and I went to Indianapolis to spend the week of Christmas with my dad. Aside from an eventful Christmas Mass, it was a great week of relaxing, quality time, and lots of reading...

Until we brought these two home.

Recently we had to put Clay down due to some health issues, but having him and his sister have brought so much joy into our lives!! *insert all of the crazy cat lady jokes here*

NYE we were in fancy dresses and heels...

and New Year's Day we were in our pajamas eating pizza and raw cookie dough.

I can't think of anyone, anyway, or anywhere else I'd want to bring in the new year! I love my people. 

August

This month is extremely bittersweet (and not the good chocolate kind). Moving across the country unfortunately means leaving behind all of my favorite people, thankfully I’ve gotten time to squeeze them a little extra lately.

My birthday was in the beginning of August and I got to spend it with my favorites.

Cue sunshine, donuts, and mimosa-full brunch in Chicago!

 

My ride or dies.

Outside of working like a mad woman (Boston rent is not cheap.. shocking!), I found time to enjoy re-reading my favorite book by the pool. I could not recommend this book enough - if you are in the medical field or not! It truly pushes me to be my best self.

Thank you to Sarah for throwing and everyone else for coming to the best going away party. My parents, high school friends, and my best friends from college. It was more than I could have asked for!!

Aside from the different parents thing, these girls are the closet thing I have to sisters. Thank you for putting up with me endlessly and loving me regardless. I can't imagine this life without you!

This month we are also celebrating the life of my uncle Toni who recently and suddenly passed away. I know he is a enjoying a beer or five with my Grandma and her vino. Cheers to them!!