Monday, February 23, 2015

party all night

It was a pretty raucous weekend all around. Matt and I had our first night out since Millie was born- one of my coworkers got married and it was a black tie, eat-drink-and-be-merry-all-night event! My parents came up for the weekend to watch over the Nuglet and get some baby snuggles in- apparently they think Matt and I don't share well, so they needed us out of the house so that they could actually have a shot at holding Millie. Whatever. I feel no need to share my baby cuddles. But I'm glad this worked out well for them.

Anyway, so Matt and I spent Saturday afternoon getting dolled up for the wedding. Or rather, I did. Matt spent about 15 minutes putting on a suit, but whatever.


Not going to lie- I spent at least 30 minutes trying out different lipstick combinations to find the perfect one for the night. I think it took me longer to choose a lipstick than it did to buy a dress. So now you know about my priorities.


Another bonus to having parents in the house is that they can take save you from a selfie-only existence!

I got exactly zero pictures of the ceremony, the bride, the decor, or anything else remotely important. Good thing she hired professionals to do that so that I could focus on what was really important: eating all the food and dancing all the dances.


There was an amazing 12(ish)-piece band playing awesome music and the crowd was all about it!! We aren't great dancers, but we had a great time pretending! We also enjoyed hanging out with all of my coworkers and +1s. And the food. And the fancy outfits. And everything! Yay for a night not spent sitting on the count watching Netflix. (Okay, not going to lie- I did feel a few pangs of longing for the Bravermans. Hard to stay away from those guys for a whole night. Also, Millie.)

Also, I would like to reward myself with a gold star for Advance Planning.


That's right. While the band took a break from their jamming, I took a break from my heels. Throwing my Toms in my purse before I left the house turned out to be a wonderful idea about 10:00. Bring on another hour of dancing!

So we had a great night out (but were pretty darn happy to get back home to our quiet house and sleeping babe)...and in our absence, Millie took it upon herself to have a baby rave in her jump-jump.

She partied until she just couldn't make it any longer.



Poor sweet baby. All that jumping gets pretty exhausting!

At any rate, we all had a wonderful and out-of-the-ordinary Saturday. I'll be happy to return to our regular, ordinary Saturdays, though. The kind that don't require a half-hour of lipstick planning.

We returned to our regularly scheduled programming on Sunday with Mexican food after church. Millie decided to check out the high chair scene like a big girl.


She thought she was pretty hot stuff, reading books and chomping on Sophie like a big girl.


Wow, Matt and I look like we stayed out too late dancing or something. At least Millie looks excited about life (and/or sopapillas)!

And finally, I wanted to answer a question that I'm sure has been plaguing most of you.

Where can I get a Millie of my own, Erika?? She is so cute and fabulous- I simply MUST get one!

Well, I can tell you.


MILLVILLE!!!! It's like the happiest place on earth.

I know, I know. I am so hilarious. And now I'm out.

26 comments:

  1. For what it's worth, all your makeup strategizing worked out well--you look beautiful! Glad you enjoyed a nice night out. Always nice to go out, and always nice to have home to return to, especially when home has a baby as sweet as Millie!

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  2. Glad you got a fun night out - and that you were smart enough to pack those Toms!

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  3. Cute couple! It looks like yall had fun! I looooove sopapillas, too!

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  4. You are gorgeous! That picture of Millie passed out is cracking me up! So glad you had a date (group date) night!

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  5. You looked awesome! I know a night of sweats is more comfy...but once in a while, getting dolled up and dancing is good for the soul. :)

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  6. Y'all look fabulous!!! So glad you got to go out and have a good time :-) I must find this Millville place ASAP!

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  7. You two clean up nice!!! Beautiful couple you make! :)
    I'm sending a letter to Millville ASAP! I'm in desperate need of some estrogen in my house. The testosterone level is through the roof. ;)

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  8. Echoing others - y'all look great!! And the Millie picture (in the Millville box) keeps cracking me up. :) For some reason this makes me think of something - Isn't' the cabbage patch hospital in Georgia? You'll have to take Millie there when she's bigger!!!

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  9. Lipstick is spot on! Love it and I have no idea how to choose a lipstick. Teach us your ways! Also, those sopapillas look AMAZING.

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  10. Oh gosh. The Millville box. So cute! If I were still blogging, I'd totally blog the suit story, complete with screen shots from our texting. I'm still laughing about it. Such a fun weekend!

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  11. I read this this morning and laughed so hard I woke the sleepy baby on my chest! My intense love for Aldi and Millie's cuteness makes that picture the funniest thing ever! If only there was a Millville where we could all get Millie's of our own :)

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  12. bless her little heart falling asleep like that!

    love the lipstick!

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  13. bless her little heart falling asleep like that!

    love the lipstick!

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  14. What a fun night! And how cute is she falling asleep in her jumper?!?

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  15. What a fun night! And how cute is she falling asleep in her jumper?!?

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  16. Fun night! Great idea about the Toms. . . stealing that idea for the next wedding we attend! I love when Camille falls asleep playing, so I think that pic of Millie sleeping in her jumper is too cute!

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  17. Ha, love the last pic of Millie in the box! And fun that you two got a night out... I'm very impressed with your commitment to finding the right shade of lipstick. I guess if I had one component of a "look" that I obsessed about, it would be earrings- can't leave home without them!

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  18. You look fabulous! I guess that 30 minute session of lipstick trying was worth it. Jk! Glad u two had a fun time together!

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  19. Millville... Haha. That's fabulous!

    Also, love Matt's matching tie... y'all are too cute!

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  20. What a wonderful post! You guys look great and like you had SO much fun!! Weddings and free food are the best! :-) And Millie is just so absolutely adorable. :)

    PS... did you start watching Parenthood AFTER you named her?

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  21. You guys look gorgeous! And that lipstick is perfection... I've searched years for the right shade and come up empty handed, so 30 minutes is impressive. Love the pics of Millie conked out in her jump jump and living it up in her Millville box. She is the cutest!!!

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  22. Okay Millie asleep in her jump-jump is HILARIOUS!!! Oh my goodness! But my question is, did she have the right lipstick on for her party?!?

    And I love how you matched your dress to Matt's tie. Or maybe it was the other way around? Either way, impressive planning!

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  23. I can't believe she fell asleep in her jumper! That's so adorable and impressive at the same time :)

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  24. Ha, ha. I love the Millville. That look on her face is priceless. Y'all looked beautiful for the wedding. So glad you had a nice time.

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  25. Love your dress!! And the lipstick looked great, too! =)

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  26. Ha ha! Millville!! Love your dress for the wedding, btw!

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