ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Vest: Made by my Auntie! (love this & this!) | Tank: Old Navy | Shorts: Levis (ordered 2 sizes up!) | Sandals: J Crew | Earrings: similar here | Sunglasses: Ray Ban

These are my last set of pictures we took from our time down in Santa Fe. My Auntie is an amazing seamstress and made my sister and I adorable vests two years ago! I loved being able to wear mine in Santa Fe and show her how I styled it since we don't get to see each other often! As we all know... anything with pink in it is automatically a WIN in my book. :) 

The past 3 days we were out at Kanakuk Kamps, K-2, in Lampe, MO where Seth and I worked the past 2 years. I didn't have great cell service and I have SO many bug bites EVERYWHERE that I'm itching like a crazy person but other than that, it was a great getting to spend some time in a place that means a lot to Seth and I!

Now we are just gearing up for the 4th!

xo, ash

SOUTHWESTERN

Shirt: old (similar here & here for under $34) | Shorts: Gap (here too) | Booties: Joie | Bandana: here | Hat: old, similar | Sunglasses: Celine 

Two years ago when we were last in Santa Fe, I remember loving the landscape on the drive and seeing all of the cactus, mountain horizons, and desert plants. I knew when we were planning to head back that I wanted to get a picture of it! I played up my "southwestern" style with my bandana and hat but loved every minute of it! "When in Santa Fe..." :)

xo, ash

DOWNTOWN SANTA FE

Skirt: old, similar here & here and love this| Top: Chicwish (also love this) | Heels: Dolce Vita (similar here for $34!) | Necklace: old, very similar | Sunglasses: Miu Miu

We had such a wonderful time in Santa Fe this past weekend getting to visit family. It was so fun getting to introduce Louie to all of my dad's family and for them to see Haddie at her current age. The last time we went down to Santa Fe was almost 2 years ago in August when Haddie was 4 months old.

Haddie kept saying "Santa Fe!" the whole drive down and called my grandma "Grandma Vicki." It was so sweet. It took her a little while to warm up to new family (because she is so shy around new people at first) but once she did she was dancing, singing, and twirling all over the place! She cracks me up! Everyone loved Louie! He has been the BEST baby lately and everyone got a chance to hold him. It was so sweet.

Louie is named after my Daddy, who passed away when I was 12 from kidney cancer, and so it was neat for my Daddy's family to get to see baby Louie! They all hold such a special place in my heart. 

xo, ash

ps: Also wore this skirt almost 2 years ago in Santa Fe and had to wear it again! It just screams Santa Fe and it is so fun to wear!! <3

HANNAH'S BACHELORETTE WEEKEND!

Well--- I could seriously fill up this whole page with stories upon stories of the one and only-- my BFF Hannah Foil, but besides us becoming best friends when I was dating her ex-boyfriend, her convincing me to try out for cheerleader at K-State and secretly practicing with me for a few months (because I didn't tell a soul besides my mom) lol and sharing a twin bed with me for a semester at Pi Phi... she's the best.. EVER. Everyone needs a Hannah Foil in their life.

Hannah is not only a really great ACTUAL cheerleader, but she is a life cheerleader and your biggest encourager. She is always excited and bursting with energy, and so full of genuine interest and love for her friends. She is always there not only to laugh with, but to ask you REAL questions that cut straight to the heart. She is a constant friend that speaks TRUTH into my life and pushes me towards Jesus with every conversation. She makes me want to be a better wife, mom, friend, and daughter. I am so honored to call this girl my bestie and so excited to see her grow into her role as wife! Stephen could not be more perfect for her and I can't wait to watch them grow together and in the Lord!

This past weekend was one of the best being surrounded by so many girls that love Hannah and so I thought I would share some IPhone snaps from our weekend celebrating the gorgeous Bride-To-BE!

Shirt: old, J Crew | Denim: AG | Heels: Dolce Vita (Similar for $34) | Earrings: J Crew

So we stayed at the SUPER GORGEOUS Hotel Zaza in Dallas. It was so nice and had beautiful rooms, grounds, and a pool. This was a party pool people! ha Complete with a DJ!

Puppy Chow and fruit pizza cookies were a MUST!!

Friday night we went out to an amazing resturanr in Deep Ellum called Stir. It had a gorgeous view of the Dallas skyline.

Saturday morning we woke up and had a little lingerie shower for the bride and we all shared what we loved most about her as well as prayed over her. This might have been my favorite part of the whole weekend as I loved hearing what an impact my friend has had on so many people. The way she loves Christ and shares and mentors those around her is amazing!

After the shower we all threw on our matching shirts (made by Hannah's sister) and biked on a petal cart around Deep Ellum and it was a blast! The biking and loud music and stops to cute restaurants was so fun. People were waving and cheering for the bride as we went by! lol

Shorts: Levis (sized up 2 sizes) | Sandals: Kaitlyn Pan

We spent the rest of the afternoon at the amazing pool at the hotel before heading out for the night! 

Hannah's ADORABLE suit: Lord & Taylor

Hat: J Crew | Suit top: J Crew | Earrings: similar | Sunglasses: Prada (identical here for $22) | Swim Bottoms: H&M (couldn't find online but I bought in store)

Such a fun group of girls!!

Romper: Yumi Kim (my color is sold out, but love this and this -- also THIS is SUPER cute & similar for 1/2 the price!) | Clutch: BP | Heels: Sam Edelman

Hannah got her dress at a store called Addie Rose in KC, but love this & this for something similar!

I spent my last bit of time with the group Sunday at the pool soaking up rays! 

Beach Tote: similar here & here

Earrings: J Crew | Swim Top: J Crew | Shorts: old, Similar here & here

Ahh! I just love her!

The REAL us... eating pizza at 10:30 am. haha

Hannah's Suit: PINK 

Hannah's amazing sister and mom!! I love them just as much!

It's so fun when you get around a good group of girls who desire a lot of the same things! Catching up with some old friends and making some new friends all celebrating our gorgeous friend made for one unforgettable weekend! I can't believe we will be calling her Mrs. Shireman in less than 2 short weeks! EKK LOVE YOU HAN!!

XO, ASH