Merry Monday, friends!
We have had the most FESTIVE weekend, and I have pics to prove it 🙂 .
Crank up The Carpenters, grab the coffee, sit by the fire with your cozy socks and settle in. Only nine more sleeps until Christmas!
On Friday night…
…we had our annual Christmas dinner with Tab and Erika. We stopped by Suburban Yacht Club before dinner because they had a holiday “pop up”, and it was oh so very festive. Per usual with the Slaughters, we had the best night 🙂 .
The next morning…
…I was up early wrapping. Always wrapping. So much wrapping.
Me + Dogs + Love Actually on a Saturday morning is a sweet place to be.
Around 11:00, Andrew, Mades and I drove to Dallas…
…to watch our Boyd cheerleaders compete. THEY DID AWESOME!!
They came in 3rd place in our division (out of 25), and we were oh so proud of them!
After the competition, we hurried home (which thanks to an obscene amount of traffic took us TWO HOURS…it only took us 40 minutes to get there) and grabbed Ashby and Smith for…
…McKinney’s Annual Light Parade! This is without a doubt my FAVORITE McKinney event each year. I love Oktoberfest and I love Home for the Holidays, but I LOVE LOVE the light parade!
McKinney is oh so festive this time of year!
Here are some more pics from the parade…
We stood in our normal spot which always includes some of our favorite friends. Whitney and I have been friends for years, and we love her family so much. I am extra blessed because she also works with us at Mix and Match Travel Agency too 🙂 .
Awwww! This is my favorite time of the year 🙂 .
We finished the night with dinner at our favorite pizza pub before heading home.
On Sunday morning, I surprised the littles with a quick (festive!) trip to New York City, so that’s where I am right now. We’ve got to fit a lot of holiday happiness into a short amount of time, so I better get going.
Sending you so much love from my Monday to yours!
Have the best day, friends! I’ll see you tomorrow! xx
Elspeth says
Have the best time in NYC! It’s so magical this time of year!
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Angela says
We love NYC at Christmas time!!!!! Have a wonderful trip!!
Lindi says
I think I’m exhausted just reading this post!! Lol!
Lisa D says
I was thinking the same thing!
Lots of fun, lots of merry making!
Sheaffer says
Can’t wait to see all the NYC pics and fun!
Laci says
NYC at Christmas is superior! ENJOY
Rose says
Loving your darker toned hair! Gorgeous!
Marisa Patel says
So fun! We had to miss the parade because half of the people in my house are sick. Have a safe and fun trip to NYC!
Margie says
Have a wonderful time in NYC!! Totally random question – when you go to Park City, what airport transfers do you use, uber, taxi, private? And if private, is there a company you recommend? I found a company for $175 each way for 5 people and that sounds like a lot??
Also same for NYC, what do you use there for airport transfers to your hotel? Thanks!!
Mix and Match Mama says
For Park City, it varies. We almost always rent a car, but when we’ve taken car services, I would say that yes, that sounds very reasonable. It’s an hour drive from SLC to Park City, so yes, that’s reasonable to me. When I fly into NYC, I take a car service too. This morning on the way back to the airport, I took an Uber. There are so man options in NYC.
Margie says
Thank you. I appreciate the response. Okay, I feel better about the cost of the transfers now. I called a couple of places and the price was similar too. Safe travels back home!
Stacey says
Shay! thank you for all the festive content! Truly time savers and heart encouragers.
Loved last Friday’s Favorites and Trader Joe’s yumminess…I like all the seasonal nut and snack mixes! We love the rosemary nut mix and the spicy snack mixes (red can) They are great to have around for snacking and to give as gifts! Have so much fun in NYC!
K.K. says
Christmas in New York is always dreamy!!
Kay says
SO much fun! My family of five is headed to NYC next week for some holiday cheer. We plan to check out Dykker Heights this year-the Brooklyn neighborhood that goes ALL OUT with decorations! Have you ever done it?
Mix and Match Mama says
I have not, but I hope you guys have THE BEST time!!!
Kacie Ireland says
Have the best trip! We just took our kiddos the week of Thanksgiving and it was amazing, so festive, we loved every bit of it!
SC says
Oh how much fun for the littles in NYC!!!
Jeanette says
I would love to be surprised for a trip to NY!! You are such a cool mom!! Have a blast! Can’t wait to read about all the fun 😁.
Kimberly says
Ooooh please tell Erika to drop the details for her outfit!!