Happy Monday friends. It was another cold and fairly quiet weekend over at the Malone’s. Brody and I held down the fort while Daddy went on a little work hunting trip for the weekend. It worked out alright because my Mom was coming through town for a short two days and we had plans for a family dinner on Saturday night. Friday was freezing; but both of us were getting a little cabin fever, so we ventured outside a bit because all he wanted to do was swing and then ran a couple of errands.
Saturday, my Mom came over and played with Brody for a bit and we all ran to Fresh Market to get some groceries for the lasagna we were making for family dinner. It was another cold day, so we were so content catching up and cooking while Brody napped during the afternoon.
I wore this little number for running errands. I was feeling like sporting a little pink on Saturday and loved the pop it gave to my mostly black and white outfit.
Today marks the one year anniversary of my Dad’s death. I mentioned this on Friday and shared this painting that we have hanging in our home office. My brothers and I actually hired someone to paint this for my Dad for Christmas of 2013. We were very excited because he is so hard to shop for! The artist actually didn’t have the painting ready in time for Christmas and finished it just in time for us to display it at his funeral. Of course it is so sad that he never got to actually see the gift, but I feel so lucky to have it now.
Saturday night before we headed to my brother and SIL’s for dinner, I packed up a bunch of Brody’s clothes from last spring that he’s grown out of. It seriously got me teary eyed because it was all his sweet bubbles and any “baby” clothes we had left. I feel like he’s such a little toddler now and it made me so nostalgic. The best is that I get to pass these down to my bro and SIL and see them all on my cutest little nephew. That makes it a lot easier 🙂
Here’s my cute nephew pushing Brody around in his cart.
Sunday was spent chilling at the house with a fun little photo session with this cutie!! We also snapped some fun shots for the blog too!! Here’s a couple I shot, but I can’t wait to share the professional ones with you 🙂
I’m off to watch the golden globes with my hubby and favorite pizza delivery!! Have a great week.
aw thats great that you can pass down brady's clothes to someone in the family! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
What a neat painting of your family! That's great that you are passing Brody's clothes along to your nephew!
OK seriously he needs to be a little baby model!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
You better keep those clothes in case you have another little boy! I love that painting of your family. No one does that anymore everyone just takes pictures now.
Ally – Life as I know it
I loved the pic with the watch and bracelet! I have the same watch and it doesn't look as good on me as it does on you. Sending you big, big hugs today friend <3
Sending hugs and a large glass of wine. Xo
Brody is so stinking cute!! Hugs to you today girlfriend, I know these days are not easy!
It sounds like the whole country was freezing this weekend! Loved your sneak peaks of your photo shoot on Instagram, can't wait to see the full post!
He's such a cutie! Passing clothes off is incredibly nostalgic but it's great that you'll be able to see your sweet nephew wearing them now!
What a sweet family painting!
I love that you are able to pass down your son's clothes to your nephew! At least you are keeping them in the family!
Oh my, the grin Brody is giving at the grocery store, is too stinking cute! That watch is gorgeous! Love the contrast between the pink and gold. 🙂
Brody is just the sweetest little guy! The painting is beautiful – definitely a great way to remember your dad. and I love your arm candy!
xo Southern Style
Oh my! Those last two pictures are the cutest things…what a doll! Sorry to hear about your dad, but what a great painting to have in remembrance….and that really is a great gift idea for the parents who are impossible to shop for!
Shannon
Clothes & Quotes
Thinking of you as you miss your father. Brody is precious as always. We are still hanging onto all our baby clothes. Your weekend sounds perfect!
I'm going to need those tiny Uggs asap. They are so freaking adorable! Thank you for sharing the story behind the painting. It's so amazing and a lovely way to remember your Dad 🙂
Looks like a great, low-key weekend, and how nice to get to spend some special time with your mom, right before this tough anniversary!
Brody is way too cute!! (Where are the heart eye emojis on a normal keyboard? ha ha) what a great weekend!
That painting is beautiful! I'm so glad you have it to remember him!!
Hope you're hanging in there the last few days, I know it's had to be tough. Brody looks so freaking cute in his uggs! I love it!! Glad you got to spend some time with your mom this weekend
Your little boy is darling!