Let's Looks At: What's In Your Suitecase

Linking up with Shay and Erica for their Let's Look At series, see all previous posts here.

I'm so excited, we're going on vacation in less than a month! Here is what we're planning on bringing with us to HAWAII!!!

| ONE |  Snorkel Set

Yes it takes up space in the suitcase, but we would much rather have our own than borrow one, the thought of putting my mouth on something someone else has...shivers.

Mom Set | Dad Set | Kids Set

| TWO | Swim Suits

I've showed you in this post which swim suits I bought for the season. I'm loving all of them!

1- Top/Bottom / 2 /3 / 4 - Top/Bottom

| THREE | Swim Suit Cover Ups

I am wearing swim suit #1 from above in these pictures.

One / Two / Three

| FOUR |  Floppy Hat

I personally have this hat, but it's no longer available, so this one is a close second. I also like a good baseball cap that looks like its been through it all, but hasn't...this brand has a lot of good ones.

| FIVE | Sun Screen

Of course what's going into the sun without some sunscreen. This is my favorite for the face.

And I like this for the whole body.

| SIX | The kids need some new suits, so I got them these:

I like to try and get the kids bright colored things so I can see them easier when we are in a public pool.

Boy: Trunks

I also bought these flip flops and this rash guard

Girl: Suit / Rash Guard

I might have also gotten girl this bathing suit and these flip flops.

| SEVEN | Packing Cubes

I'm not sure about these, but they have been in my later cart for a few months, not sure if I should do it or not. When we pack our bags...okay when I pack our bags, I always distribute everyones clothes into both suitcases, especially if we are checking our luggage...perhaps I will divide up the clothes into days instead of one persons belongings together...hmmm...that's a thought...so how do you use your packing cubes?

These have patterns which I like, what's not to like about foxes? hehe.

These have over 1000 4.5 star reviews and comes with three laundry bags, which I really like...

These come with more packing bags and also have really good reviews.

What to do what to do...HELP! I have a few more weeks to decide! But wait...this one has almost 3000 5 star reviews, now that is saying something...and now you can see why I haven't actually bought any yet.

| EIGHT | Kindle

Gone are the days when you bring 5 books with you, now I have the Kindle. As much as I miss having a real book, I do like the ease of having a Kindle.

| NINE |  iPad with Case

Of course for the long flights we have the iPad and a kid friendly case.

| TEN |  Flowy Dress

I bought this dress on Amazon, and it was such a great price and it's perfect for those warm Hawaiian nights. When I showed my friends this dress, two of them bought it within the week and both love it.

Linking up here

10 Random Facts About Me

Remember last year, Erin hosted this link up? Well this year Jen has taking over 10 on the 10th. Thanks for taking over Jen! Today we're getting to know each other a little better and I'm giving you 10 random facts about me. I thought this would be the perfect post as there are some new readers out there (at least that is what I tell myself).

First this is my family. I've been married for almost 14 years, have two kids Baby Fox (8), and Mini Fox (5). Work full time, 52 miles from home (I know I'm crazy pants), I spent a lot of time on the road. Wake up at 3am, so I can be home for the kids to take them to all of their after school stuff. Okay so lets get started with the randomness.

| ONE |

I love Mexican food. I could eat it all day everyday. When Mr. and I first met I ate a lot of bean and cheese burritos. He thought I was going to turn into a bean and cheese burrito. We went to a place called Tito's Tacos (super popular in LA) at least twice a week. It's a total hole in the wall, mostly walk up and usually 50+ people in line. So good and so worth it.

| TWO |

When Mr. and I first got married, we met another couple (who happened to be our orthodontists), who asked us if we wanted to go skiing with them in Utah. We said sure...we have no idea how to ski, but let's do it! We then decided perhaps we should learn before we go, so we went up to Big Bear did a crash course over three days so when we got to Utah we wouldn't be total newbies. We had a blast and eventually put off trying for kids so we could get an extra season of snowboarding.

View of our favorite run in Park City.


| THREE |

I use to be on the diving team in high school. I loved it, wasn't very good, but loved trying it all. Plus getting in and out of the pool so much gives you amazing abs.

| FOUR |

My favorite fruit combination is strawberries mixed with green grapes. It makes me ridiculously happy, so I try to give that to myself as much as I can, so when I am at working, waking up at 3am, it gives me a bit of joy in the middle of my day. I know I'm weird.

| FIVE |

I went sky diving with my dad and it was pretty awesome. I think everyone should go skydiving once in their life. If you can go near an ocean, that's even better. Yep that's the little plane my dad and I went up in. I think the scariest part is the plane ride up, but once you get up there and jump out it's the most amazing experience. Nothing like a roller coaster ride...

| SIX |

I've never had a Hot Cheeto, or any sort of "hot" chip, just not my thing.

| SEVEN |

Mr. and I love end of the world movies/zombie end of the world movies/any movie that involves people surviving. Not sure why, I guess we found common ground, he hates watching chick flicks and this is where we landed? The Rain on Netflix is really good.

| EIGHT |

I tried to go vegetarian when I was in high school, and my mom said nope you're not going vegetarian and then made dinners with only meat so I had to give in. It last about 2 days, haha! I like meat too much to go vegetarian. Although sometimes for Lent I give up meat for the whole time, it's hard.

| NINE |

I can throw a perfect spiral football, almost every time.  I also have a sweet spot on the basketball court where I can consistently make a 3 point shot.

| TEN |

When I was younger I want to be president of the United States, but found out I couldn't because I was not born here and am a naturalized citizen, my poor 8 year old soul was crushed. Now thinking back on it...it's probably a good thing, I do NOT want that job.

What is a random fact about you?

Here are the other topics if you want to join in on the fun.

10 Favorite Pictures for 2018 That Bring Me Joy

Hello Foxy Friends! Hope you all had a great weekend. I'm linking up today with The Blended Blog for another Monday Topic. Today is all about what brings me joy? Erin is also hosting 10th on the 10th and today's topic is Favorite Pictures of 2018. I thought those two topics worked well together. So here are my favorite pictures of 2018 that bring me joy.

| ONE |

Okay so technically this is New Years Eve, but still sort of counts. But love these people of mine, we typically get together them with every Friday and I look forward each week to ending the usually LONG week with these people. Bringing in the new year with these people, wouldn't have it any other way.

| TWO |

The place where I live. I am so blessed to live somewhere with great weather year round, with the ability to go to the snow and the beach all in one day.

| THREE |

I don't talk about my faith much here, but being able to share our faith, love and devotion with the children brings me joy. To see them understand something and to truly understand His love brings me great joy.

| FOUR |

So this is technically two pictures, but one topic, so we'll count it as one. I love that Baby Fox and Mini Fox love playing sports. It brings me joy to see them love playing sports and getting better each year.

| FIVE |

When I got pregnant with Mini Fox, my parents moved down by us to be closer to their only grandkids. I love that they have their own relationship with them and that my dad can pick up Baby Fox after school to take him to get french fries, or they can come over whenever they want to see them and vice versa. It's sad to think but my parents have a finite amount of time left and it brings me joy to know that they will have such fond memories with them.

This was taken at my dad's birthday dinner in April.

| SIX |

Friends. This year we've made a bunch of new friends, and it's so nice to have a group of woman who, not only you get along with, but all of the kids get along too, and the husbands, it seems like a rare thing, but everyone gets along and it's been so great to get to know new friends.

This was taken at a Memorial day party and it was such a blast that we had lunch which then turned into dinner, that's a good party!

| SEVEN |

Another three for one topic. But being able to travel with the family. It's been so fun, now that Mini Fox can sleep in the same room as someone and not talk their ear off and actually go to sleep. It brings me such joy to be able to show the kids so many different places, give them amazing expereiences and we're hoping to get outside of the US at some point soon!

Great Wolf Lodge

Yosemite

Sedona 

 

| EIGHT |

Family. I love that as we get older, all of the cousins in the family have started their own traditions. We make a point to get together at least 3 times a year, always on Super Bowl Sunday, 4th of July and Cousin Christmas (happening this weekend). I love that my kids know who their cousins are, and that they are getting the same experience I got growing up with my cousins.

Cousin Christmas last year.

 
| NINE | 

My blogging friends! All of the ladies from The Blended Blog. I love that we make a point to take some time out of each year to travel from all over to see each other. Some are missing from this photo, and I really hope they can come next year, but I love spending time with these people. They bring me joy, we talk fashion, we talk family, friends, nothing is too secret to talk about. Plus finally getting to hug them in person, always a good thing.

| TEN |

Another friend category. This picture makes me ridiculously happy. See all the kids in their PJ's? Yep, cause we like to call each other up at 8pm and say, hey want to go on an ice cream run? Those are my people that take their kids out at 8pm to get ice cream. It's become a great tradition. I mean we do other things with them too, but this one brings me joy, I mean what's not to love, ice cream and friends.

So I realize that most of these pictures are selfies, sorry about that. But most of the time, I really don't have anyone to take a picture...

So what brings you joy?

10 Favorite Fall Staples

Last year I participated with Erin for 10th on the 10th and she's continuing it this year, click here for those posts. Well this year she has come up with 12 new topics that I hope to participate in as well! This month the theme is Favorite Fall Staples. So here is what I am going to be wearing/using on repeat.

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| ONE | Burgundy Jeans

I don't know why but these jeans scream Fall to me. I have another pair that are just a little too loose around the legs, and I wanted to find a pair of skinny jeans. I think it pairs nicely with this top, see yesterdays post for the whole outfit.

| TWO | Comfortable Pajamas

I don't know about you but curling up with a warm blanket watching tv or reading is a Fall favorite of mine. Where I live it's still somewhat warm until Thanksgiving-ish, there have been time when it's 85° on Thanksgiving. So I love this 3/4 sleeve shorts pajama set. I have two sets, and guess what? It's even cheaper now then when I bought it at the Anniversary sale. This might mean I need to get another pair!

| THREE | Keep Those Feet Warm

All of our down stairs is made of travertine, so it gets cold on the feet down during the colder months. I won't say winter because our winters don't get nearly as cold as some of yours out there. Anyway, for this girl, I'm always cold.

Pink Slipper / Red Slipper /  Grey Slipper

| FOUR | Booties

Nothing says Fall like Booties. Currently these are my favorite. And that last row, how fun are those, fun to spruce up any boring outfit.

1 (4 colors) / 2 / 3 (3 colors) / 4 (3 colors) / 5 (2 colors) / 6 / 7 (2 colors) / 8 / 9 (12 colors)

| FIVE | Favorite Sweater

Currently this is my favorite sweater, it's long enough to wear with leggings, but can also wear with jeans. I have it in two colors. See how I styled it for Fall here.

| SIX |  Cozy Blanket

Nothing says Fall like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket. My favorites are the ones that they have at Costco, super soft and wash well.


| SEVEN | Fall Scented Candles

I am semi-allergic to scents (when I say semi...it's just me being nice to myself and making me think I can light a candle for hours on end. In reality I can only light them for 15-20 minutes before I feel nauseous. Does not in any way prevent me from buying them when they go on sale at Bath and Body Works.


| EIGHT | A Good Blazer

I feel like a good blazer instantly can change a summer outfit into a Fall one, simply by adding a blazer.

| NINE | My New Favorit Tank

Which is show cased above. I mean I've worn this blush colored camisole so many times in the past few weeks. I am kicking myself for not buying it sooner. It could be that I just recently found a great strapless bra, that I put on in the morning and don't have to think about it again till I take it off, it's that great. Once I found that, spaghetti strap shirts are my new thing.

| TEN | Coming Up Blank...

I would say some sort of hot drink or pumpkin spice Latte, which Mr. wrote a hilarious review on drinking his very first pumpkin spice latte you should check out. Anyway, I don't drink those, so that isn't on my Fall staple list...so I'm going to go with...snuggles. Silly I know, but you know what? All summer long I'm so hot I don't want snuggles from anyone, haha. It's fun to snuggle up in a blanket and watch tv.

So what are your favorite Fall Staples? I'm sure once I read yours I'm going to be...right, I should have added that!

If you want to join in the fun, here are the topics.