The Christmas Afterglow - Plus Size Daily Outfit

This year my family stretched out Christmas about as far as it would go.  Last weekend we all went to Jimmy's aunt and uncle's house to have Christmas with the cousins (which was a blast), then on Christmas Eve, Jimmy and I opened our presents from each other, on Christmas day we traveled over to my parent's house and then to my aunt's house, on the 26th we went to my parent's again for my dad's extended family, then today we went over to my mom-in-law's for our family Christmas with our nephews.  Phew!  We are exhausted! 

We had a wonderful time at every single house, and loved seeing all of our family and friends!  

And, the super exciting news. . . . .Jimmy got me a fancy new camera!  I still have to learn how to use it , but it takes fantastic photos even with my unskilled hands.  For example: 

Here are my nephew's stockings hanging by the fireplace. 

 Here is me today sitting at the kitchen table. You can even see my freckles! 

Here is the Waters/Hodac/Lewis family Christmas photo from today. Jimmy looks like a giant in this photo.

 And here's what I wore on Christmas Day. 

Outfit Details:
Black Leggings - Courtesy of Just My Size via a contest on Kimberly's blog 
Gray Sweaterdress - J. Jill (similar to this one)
Black Sweatervest - Avenue (last year)
Plaid Scarf - eBay
Black Flats - Thrifted 

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!  What did everyone get this year?!  Tell me in the comments, please?!  

Our Annual Chrismas Date - Plus Size Daily Outfit

Jimmy and I have an annual tradition around Christmastime.  It consists of going to see the light display at a historical mill (click here for info) about 40 minutes from where we live, and then going to a little pizza place in a tiny college town close to the mill.  We've been doing it for five Christmases now, and I love it every time.

It was dark by the time we headed out, so I didn't get a great photo, but here's what I wore: 

Sorry for the mirror shot.  And don't mind the gift wrap box and paper behind me.  I decided to wrap presents in the bedroom this year.  

Outfit Details: 
Black Maxi dress (worn as a skirt) - Fashion Bug 
Purple Print Wrap Top - Lane Bryant
Denim Jacket - Avenue  
Black Boots - Avenue 

 Our awesome self-taken photo sitting in a booth at the pizza place.  

 The interior of the pizza place.  It is so cute and folksy. 

 Here's a shot of the main building at the mill. 


Do you have any Christmas traditions?  I'd love to hear about them in the comments!

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Outfit of the Christmas Pageant - Plus Size Daily Outfit

Tonight my nephews had their annual Christmas pageant at school.  It was adorable, and they both did so well!

 How cute are all these kids?! 

 My nephew, Evan, is the boy in the back row looking at the camera wearing the brown jacket.  His brother, Alex, is standing in front of him in the blue sweater vest.  The little girl in the very front row with the headband was so incredibly adorable.  I wanted to put her in my pocket and take her home! 

Here's what I wore to the pageant:

Outfit Details: 

Black Pants - Lane Bryant

Black Long Sleeved Tee - Old Navy

Silver Sparkly Sweater - Old Navy

(Wet) Blue-Grey Shoes - Target 

Necklace with Clear Beads - Gift from friend

Necklace with Dark Beads - Avenue

Earring (yeah, just one) - Forever 21

So, except for losing one of my earrings, it was a great night!

I also got the results of my tests back from when I went to the doctor last week.  It turns out everything is perfectly normal.  My ultrasound was perfect too.  Luckily, I have been feeling much better, so I'm hoping that it was just a weird freak thing that will never happen again.  Thank you all so much for your well wishes.  It made me feel much less alone and worried to know that there were people out there thinking of me.  : )

Outfit of the Chrismas Party - Plus Size Daily Outfit

Saturday night Jimmy and I went to a Christmas party at a new restaurant that is owned by the people who used to own the place Jimmy works for.  (Confusing, huh?)  It was mostly people who Jimmy works with and their significant others.  There was food, and music, (the D.J. played music that reminded me of a middle school dance.  Lots of Mariah and Brian Adams.) and dancing, and lots of great people.  

 You can see my beautiful friend/hairstylist, JeriLe, on the far right in the above photo. 

Doing the Macarena.  Seriously. 

This is what I wore:

Outfit Details:

Jeggings - Lane Bryant

Black Lace Back Boots - Avenue (two seasons ago)

Black Ruffled Shiny Blouse - Avenue

Grey Rouched Sleeve Sweater - Avenue (same one I wore to the wedding last week)

Necklace & Earrings - Avenue

Jimmy didn't really tell me much about the party.  I really just thought it was a bunch of people getting together to eat and chat.  I had no idea there was music and dancing until we were in the car on the way there.  I would have worn something a little more festive if I had known! 

Cat In a Tree

So this is pretty much how it's been at my house since the tree has been up: 

Here's my Jinx in our tree.