Mission #24, Day 5--Metallic Tank and a LINK UP

It's the last day of Mission Week and I'm kinda bummed I didn't get to be a better variety of sparkly.  But c'est le vie, right? 

This tank is total disco era.  It is green and red on one side and silver and gold on the other.  I fell in love with it from a distance at the thrift store.  But someone picked it up before I could get to it.  Luckily, they just wanted to mock it, so more for me!

I have been desperate to find new photo locations for photos lately.  With the totally out of season gorgeous weather we've been having, all the usual spots have been overrun with people.  I hate that.  So I Googled nearby parks and found Martin Park!  (Martin is my last name.)

Unfortunately, it was really ghetto.  And the lighting was way off and too bright.  And there was nowhere pretty to pose by.  And there were a lot of people on the walkway.

But who am I to complain?  The sun was shining and I found a new park that might be a lot prettier in the summertime.  I mean, I've barely had to wear a winter coat this season.  Now that's pretty cool.  Er, not.  But in a good way.  Eh whatever, it's Friday.

Black Tulle Skirt-thrifted; Metallic Tank-thrifted; Cropped Denim Jacket-thrifted c/o Goodwill clothing swap; Heeled Saddle Oxfords-Charlotte Russe; Belt Buckle Cuff-H&M; Earrings-gifted

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Mission #24, Day 4--Metallic Cardigan

Day 4 of Mission Week.  I have to say, I first thought of doing the  last Mission Week of the year as glitter and sequins at the very beginning of the year.  And I planned a lot of other things I could wear like this sequined mini skirt or these gold jeans.  But they definitely don't work anymore with a pregnant belly.

And so my glitter and sequined and metallic wardrobe is vastly limited.  Please forgive the monotony that has become this Mission Week.  Sigh.  Dressing this bump (and the growing thighs and butt) has been most challenging.

I spent New Year's Day with my sister, brother in law and nieces.  My daughter is spending the night (she likes to stay over there to escape all the testosterone in our house since my sister has three girls) there.

While we were there, my sister and brother in law showed me a letter that my oldest niece, Anya (7) wrote.  Apparently she got in trouble and had to write a letter of apology to her parents.   She is hilarious, has the sweetest mind and the funniest imagination.  My favorite line of the letter goes like this:

"I am really, really, really so, so, so sorry for drawing on the wall.  A true hero can be stronger than a cow you know."  I could not stop laughing.  Her favorite movie is Hercules and she has been driven to be a true hero ever since.  Kids.

Silver Metallic Cardigan-Target; Denim Jumper-thrifted; Tee-Avitidy to End; Polka Dot Tights-Target; Combat Boots-L.E.I.; Earrings-gifted

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Mission #24, Day 3--Glitter Heels (and Sequined Top)

Happy New Year everyone!  I am so stoked for 2014 though I have to say 2013 was pretty good to me (though not without its challenges).  It's Day 3 of Mission Week and today I'm sporting double the sparklies--this fun tunic and these fun glittery heels!

The ultrasound yesterday went perfectly.  It is always one of the most exciting milestones in your pregnancy.  And we managed to keep the gender a secret!  Woo hoo!  The baby was being so adorbs.  At one point, it was playing with its feet with its little hands.  I can't wait to meet him/her.  What wasn't quite as adorable, though, was when the ultrasound tech first started looking around and he goes "so, is this your first set of twins?"  Cute.  Real cute.

And we got a minivan!  It is actually pretty stellar.  I dig it.  Our salesman was super nice.  AND we learned that he is what is called a "specialist" or as he puts it, the highest up on the lowest totem pole in movies.  He'd been in quite a few movies including Lone Ranger and he just finished shooting Transformers 4!  It was pretty cool.  Conner was super intrigued.

It was even funnier when we stepped into the finance department and our finance manager was from Eastern Europe with a pretty thick accent.  Conner raised his hand.  "I have a question," he says, "Are you from Despicable Me?"  It was so funny and adorable.  Apparently, he thought everyone who worked at this car lot was a celebrity.

With a healthy family, a new niece, a new and healthy baby on the way, a new minivan, a wonderful husband and adorable children, I think I'm ready to rock 2014.  Bring it.

Polka Dot Maternity Pants-Old Navy; Sequined Top-Forever 21; Fur Trimmed Cardigan-Kohl's; Glitter Heels-Target; Earrings-gifted; Sunnies-shop in mall

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