Happy Holidays!

This Christmas was INCREDIBLE! Not only did I get to spend the entire weekend with my family, but it even SNOWED! A very, very minimal amount, but nonetheless, I got everything I wished for and more.

It was so nice to have a full weekend of family time. It was definitely overdue. On Friday, I left work a few hours early (we were DEAD) so that I could get some last minute holiday stuff completed. I ended up falling asleep early and waking up to my alarm to get ready for Christmas Eve with my mom's father's side of the family. *Yes, we have several sides. I got to spend some time with my Great Grandma Smith, which completely warmed my heart. She is such a kind and loving woman.

I also got to see my cousin, Katelyn, who made the trip back home from studying abroad in Spain. She is going to be home for a month, and she just got ENGAGED!! Cong rats to her and her fiance, Alex. :)

After the afternoon get-together at my aunt's house, my mom, dad and me headed to church for the children's mass. I love my church during the holidays, it's so decorative and charming. Is it completely ridiculous that every year when I watch the children's play, my eyes start to tear up? There is just something about kids spreading the love for Jesus during the most wonderful time of the year.

After mass I headed over to Kyle's family's house to celebrate Christmas with them. I got to spend some time with Lucy, which was great. It's such a joy to watch he open presents and light up. After my time with Kyle, I headed to my parent's to stay the night in my old room.

Waking up on Christmas morning to my dog, Gemini, is always one of the greatest parts of staying at my mom and dad's. Although it was crazy early, there is nothing like waking up to an atmosphere full of happiness. My sister and brother-in-law headed over to open presents, and then the family headed over to my grandparent's, where we finished out the rest of the day. Pure bliss.

(After winning the quarter game. --Christmas on my mom's side a week prior)

Everything turned out perfectly. I could not ask for a better family, or a better way to spend my Christmas weekend. I am so thankful for all that I received, and even more thankful for the endless amount of love and cheer that spreads throughout the season. :) Hope you all had a great holiday!

Here's a look at some new additions to my winter wardrobe, thanks to all the lovely gifts I've received (including some courtesy of myself! ;])

Wishing for a Wonderland

So it's December. The 23rd to be exact. Christmas is two days away and West Michigan is missing the one thing we are blessed with each and every winter: SNOW! I can't remember a single green Christmas in my 24 years, so this is definitely a holiday for the books. I'm hoping that even though we'll be missing the frosty blankets of white over our neighborhood's homes and yards, this Christmas will still be as beautiful and heartwarming as ever.

For some reason, I had a difficult time getting into the Christmas spirit early this year. Although it could be due to the snow hiatus in the midwest, I believe it has something to do with being too busy to reflect on the true meaning of this magical holiday. Call me crazy, but I had shown no emotion for the holiday until a musical scene from Glee's Christmas episode came on. (Cheesy, right?!) But it spoke to my heart and filled it with those warm feelings that had been missing.

I hope you all have a very merry Christmas. Be safe, stay warm, and give the gift of kindness to everyone you know.

My Christmas outfit inspiration of the day:

xoxo,

Laura

Fruitridge Hayrides

Yesterday was a perfect fall day. Kyle, Lucy and I went to Fruitridge Hayrides with my parents, aunt, uncle and cousins Talon and Talor.

Bed of Roses

Bed of Roses by humanbehaviorlaura featuring stainless steel watches

This past week has been dedicated to saving money for my trip to Tennessee next month. My sister's friend Keara is getting married in the Smokey Mountains of Gatlinburg and she asked me to photograph the wedding. The best part? It's almost a cost-free trip for me because my sister asked me to ride with her without paying for gas, and I'm staying in a bunk in the cabin. All I need is some spending money for some minor shopping, and possibly a cocktail or two. ;] I'm SUPER excited about this trip because I used to go to Tennessee every year as a kid because I have family from there. Being in the mountains again is going to be an absolute dream come true. Not to mention the cabin we're staying in is GORGEOUS.

What a DREAM!

Happy hump day everyone!

xoxo,
Laura

Tea Party

Today's inspiration is tea-party themed. I gathered pieces that are spring-like, floral, and natural.

Title: Tea Party

Tea Party by humanbehaviorlaura featuring leather heels

Happy Friday, everyone!

xoxo,
Laura

Summer Chic

I decided to start posting sets/collections of outfits and accessories that inspire me. My color choices usually fit my mood, so I thought this would be a great one to start with.

Title: Summer Chic

Summer Chic by humanbehaviorlaura featuring a lace tank

I love that fresh, carefree, springy feeling when the weather starts to get nice and warm for the first time of the year. These colors really reflect my mood as of lately, and I can't help but fall in love with pink and teal every time I see the combination of colors.

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend.

xoxo,
Laura

The Perfect Weekend

This has been such an amazing weekend. Because I managed to pick up some excess shifts at work during the week, I decided to take the whole weekend off to spend with Kyle and my family.

Friday evening I headed to my parents house to spend an early Mother's Day with my mom's side of the family. After returning back to Grand Haven, Kyle and I headed to a small, local brewery right downtown called Odd Side Ales. It's easily becoming one of our favorite hang out spots in Grand Haven.



We has tasty craft brews and played darts while watching local music. A wonderful Friday evening.

I totally won at darts, too.

Then on Saturday, we headed to Grand Rapids to visit Frederik Meijer Gardens on what felt like the best Spring day ever. The sun was shining, the temperature was perfect, and the scenery was gorgeous.



Today was spent with my family in Hudsonville. I ate lots of food and we all got to watch the premiere of my cousin's wedding video that I shot and edited. Everyone loved it and I was so pleased. It feels so good to be helpful to my loved ones.

So that wraps up my incredible weekend. Happy Mother's Day to all the fearless, strong, loving and caring mothers of the world.
And most importantly, happy Mother's day to my mom.





Hope you all had as great of a weekend as I had.

xoxo,
Laura