Kate Spade

would seriously be my best friend if we were to ever meet. I love all her bright pieces, the bows, the bling and most importantly, her love for leopard seems to match mine. I fell in love with this dress months ago but I did not fall in love with the price tag... so i waited, and I waited and I waited some more and thank heavens for Ebay guys. I got it for more than half off. I think it ended up being 75% off. It had the tags and everything, it was brand new. I can't stress enough my love for Ebay...Lyle probably regrets showing it to me. Moral of the story: you can pretty much find anything you're looking for on Ebay and get it for a heck of a deal. I love this dress for various reasons, one being that leopard transitions so well for every season and it never goes out of style (if you ask me). Since the print is so wild its best to pair with black and brown and a pop of color. I love red with leopard so I chose the shoes but a bright cardigan, bright scarf/purse or statement jewelry would go perfect too. I love that this dress has pockets and is modest! Let me just say it was SO worth the wait. 

Also I have searched for a good leather (well fake leather) jacket for a long time. They are a staple for every wardrobe guys. I wear it with everything. Anyway we have been driving ALL DAY LONG so I am going to relax in our hotel room. P.S SOUTH DAKOTA IS FREEZING. kbye.

Leather Jacket: Nashville Boutique similar ones I adore: one & two
Dress: Kate Spade from Ebay, similar here but if you're tall it won't work
Heels: Platos Closet $8 brand new. i love these & these
bow necklace: lovealwaysbysyd 
Love, Cait

Capri, Italy

Capri was stunning although you will probably see me put that about almost every country we went to. We took a boat from Sorrento out to the island of Capri for a day trip and the waves were ridiculous. We were soaked by the time we got there but it was worth it. Is Capri worth a visit? Yes. One of the locals told us if you are down in Sorrento (or near there) the must see's are Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi Coast (Ravello, Positano and Amalfi). The day trip wasn't even too bad cost wise. You have to pay extra if you want to take the row boats through the grotto but mind you if the waves are bad they won't allow you too. People were trying to plan their excursions around that but it was impossible to because you don't know until the day of how the waves will be. Summer would be a little bit better for more consistent relaxed waves.  

Oh and when you go don't forget LOTS of water & a towel or you'll have to buy one

Theres three grottos at Capri, the green, blue and a white grotto. 

To get to the top of the island we had to walk a ridiculous amount of steps but it was so worth it for the views at the top. At the top there was tons of little shops and food places. We passed tons of little homes that were on steep paths and I had no idea how people got their groceries and things inside their house. 

At the bottom there were a couple rock beaches. It was such a hot day, so after lunch we laid out.

I hoped to spot George Clooney but no such luck. 

P.S. we didn't take our tripod here and I immediately regretted it because if only you saw the pictures we asked people to take of us...

Love, Cait

Back To The Real World

If we can even remember what that is anymore?! Well technically we are roadtrippin from Maryland to Utah right now and right now I am so very grateful for hotspots and laptops...anyway I guess we still have a couple of fun things planned because I, unlike most people, love road trips. We are staying in Chicago tonight and tomorrow and Lyle is so excited for deep dish pizza and I'm excited for touristy things. Then next we are going to Green Bay and seeing a Packers game. I must really love that cute husband of mine huh ;). After some other fun stops we will be back home. This past year we've lived in our home for less than 5 months...& we kind of miss it. But we just spent the last few days with my amazing family. No but really thats what they are. My parents watched Murphy for 6 weeks and mailed out things when we asked and they were fantastic.

 Lyle & I got to go to D.C. with my family. He has visited so many times and we have yet gotten to show him some of the monuments and things so dad and Sean took off work and we all got to take the metro into the city and the weather has never been more perfect out of all the times I have gone there! We were so lucky. AND it wasn't even crowded! My Aunt Deb and Cousin Tyler got to come too and its been so fun to grow up near them and see them for so many things. It's always more fun when they come. "We are so grateful Aunt Deb and Kylie..." #crap.

 

Tylers home from his mission!!!

 

 

 Then the next day Lyle met up with one of his oldest friends Brad for Lunch. Anyone know any LDS babes in the MD, VA area?! #Bradssingle 

And on the way back Lyle surprised my family with Georgetown cupcakes. Aunt Deb where you at?! Pumpkin Spice, Pumpkin Cheesecake and Salted Caramel = Heaven. Nay thought it was so cute that I run to the door and scream and hug Lyle until she heard me say cupcakes and then it wasn't cute anymore hahaha. But Lyle always gets greetings like that...come on now.

Lyle and I got a glimpse at parenthood being back home too...

One second Bray is helping us pack and the next I turn and see this...She's fast guys.

Look at these precious faces! Oh my. We are so head over heels for all three of the babies. I don't think its possible to love them anymore than we do honestly. They have us wrapped around their fingers, especially baby bray. I wish I could be with them everyday. When CJ was a baby I was there for absolutely everything and I miss it. They grow so fast. 

 Then one day Lyle and I were on crack because we decided to take the babies to Chuck E Cheese with just us. Every time we come home we like to take them with just us to do something fun. After almost 3 hours I had a headache but the kids loved every second of it. Uncle Lyle spoiled them with far too many tokens and pizza. At times I would look around for Lyle and find him playing guitar hero and other games like one of the kids. It was so funny.  A little foreshadowing if you ask me. 

 thats one way to do it bray...

lyle teaching the girls how to do it...

and he failed hahaha 

  

The girls loved all my jewelry and hats and clothes. 

 We ran at our favorite place. The leaves were AMAZING.

 I love FALL.

I am so grateful for my parents and all they do for not only me but Lyle too. I know everyone always brags about their parents and mine are ranked up there with the best of them. Our family isn't perfect but if you wanna know loyalty and love our family has it. Not many people understand how close we are and leaving them over the past 4 or so years hasn't gotten easier. I can't wait until I see them again. Why is Utah so far??

Love, Cait