My Austin top 5

So I just got back from a Really cool trip from Austin with my husband, Kenny, and baby Shiloh. My husband came down for a work trip and everyone told us how much we would love It there and  I didn't  want to miss out, The Shiloh and I tagged along.  While my husband worked Shiloh and I hit the town.  We went on a not so traditional bus tour.  It was called the Austin duck adventures and it actually rounded out it's tour by diving literally in Lake Austin (pictures below).  I also got to visit one of my favorite online store's brick-and-mortar location, which is Free People.   If you know me you know I would probably wear anything in that store. I had a great experience at the location.  During the evenings when my husband was free,  we went out checking to see all that Austin has to offer. There's a great Music life here,  always things to do, and I love the fashion. However, I'm still looking for the good food.  The food that I tasted was mediocre at best. Except for the sweet potato fries. They are masters at those!! Yummmm so good!!!!   Aside from the food we had some pretty awesome firsts.  We used lyft, uber and rode in a pedicab and I gotta tell you that catching rides from really nice strangers was pretty fun. 

While being in Austin, I loved observing the summer fashion.  I would describe it as a festival girl meets country. So I've put together a list of 5 items you should bring to Austin to wear during the summer.

1.  Cowgirl boots of course

2. A mini skirt

3. High waisted jeans or cut offs (aka mom jeans)

4. A cow girl hat

5. A peasant dress

6. Anything floral 

 So, have you ever been to Austin? What am I missing from my list and what good food joints did I miss?  Below are some highlights of my trip! Enjoy!

In the airport 

Shiloh did so awesome on the plane and he got his first flying certificate! Thanks Southwest!

One of my fave stores! Free People

I got to tour Austin on land and on water!

Two of the best meals I had in Austin. Salmon and turkey avocado burger! I loved the sweet potato fries!

Awesome boutique I found on 5th street. The designer makes her clothes right in the boutique. There are also some awesome local jewelry designers' merchandise in the boutique. #handmade

Cool artwork on 6th street

My babe!

Boy meets girl.... A shoe love story

                        

It’s our 18^th month anniversary of marriage, and
we believe it’s important to continue dating each other while you’re married, even
if it’s simple (cues Lauryn Hill’s “The Sweetest Thing”). 

Relationships are supposed to fun, challenging and life-giving. 

Maybe you're in a rut and looking to spice things up. We have a few, easy steps (for husbands and wives) that will keep the flame burning in your heart  and marriage.  It goes a little
something like this…

Try a coffee date. It's simple and sweet.

Girls love flowers.

Wear some nice cologne (preferably her favorite scent that drives her crazy!

Make him say "WOW!" when you step out of the car.

Allow him to see your inner and natural beauty.

Listen intently and stay engaged in the conversation.

Speak each other's love language. 

Hold each other close and gaze into each other's eyes

Walk hand in hand, heart to heart, forever.

Need a few more tips? Try these:

A Guys's Guide to Dating His Wife

1. Be romantic.

2. Be present.

3. Be FLY!

4. Be yourself.

How to Date Your Husband...for life.

1. Be open

2. Be flirty

3. Be beautiful inside and out

4. Just be… allow him to lead. It’s your time to relax and
savor the moment.

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Field of Dreams... Maternity Edition

Happy Memorial Day all!

I hope you all are enjoying your day! I'm just maxing and relaxing today and as I come to the last leg of this pregnancy I find myself doing that a lot. The nursery is finally coming together (pics later) and with 7 weeks left I'm getting really anxious. My husband has been remarkable through it all, so major shout out to him <3!!!! So I have to let him share what he thinks about this experience.... Be nice babe lol

Lol! Hey guys! This is Kenny, Christia's husband. Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience about the pregnancy. It really has been an awesome experience, filled with joy, nervousness, excitement and anticipation. 

The time has really flown by. It seemed like just a few months ago we were jumping around the house when we saw the pregnancy test results were positive. And then, next thing you know I was feeling the baby kick in her belly! Now that's when it got real, real. :)

It's crazy to know that in a few weeks we'll be holding our baby boy in our arms and you know we'll post a million pics and blog alllllll about it.

Thanks babe! Hope you all enjoy our pics taken by the amazing up and coming photog Davah Lynn. Outfit deets below!

His                                         Hers

Blazer: Saddlebred                   Flower Crown: DIY

Shirt: H&M                               Dress: Epiphany Boutique in St. Louis

Pants: The Gap                        Make up:  Camille Scott

                                         

                                               

                                            

                                

                                

                               

                                  

Ross Show us yourShoe Selfie Contest

So, Ross Dress for Less contacted me with the coolest idea, and I can't wait to share it with you! They are hosting a Show off Your Shoes promotion and this one goes out to all you shoe lovers! What you have to do is:

· Snap and upload your best Ross shoe selfie, then share with your friends and encourage them to vote for you.

· At the end of the promotion, the top three shoe selfies with the most votes will receive the grand prize, second prize and third prize of a $500, $300 and $100 Ross Dress for Less gift card!

· Additionally, each week Ross  will select one winner at random to win a $50 Ross 

I received my gift card the other day and I'm so excited about the shoe goodness that I found at Ross! Designer brands at low prices, I almost lost it!  Here are a few pairs that I could not live without! Which pair do you like best?   So now go to your nearest Ross Dress For Less pick out a great pair of shoes and then snap your very own  "shoefie" as I like to call it, and post on their facebook page Ross Dress For Less.  In the meantime  vote  for my picture and let me know when you post so that I can vote for yours!

~xo