Family Fun Day

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Are you prepping your waistband for the feast that lies ahead? I’ve already planned on these leggings with this wrap…cozy, comfy, and lots of room for pie! #priorities But more than anything, I’m just thrilled to be back home with my people, and celebrating the holiday.

We recently had a mini photo session with one of our favorite people (who also happens to be a knockout photographer), and I was shocked at just how much our little family has changed in the two years since our last shoot!!

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

It seems our son grows and changes more everyday, but seeing photographic proof that he’s almost as big as dad makes me weep just a little! It seems only yesterday they were placing that baby boy in my nervous, overwhelmed, shaking, ecstatic arms…and now he’s a smart, kind-hearted young man! #gulp #holdme

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day
Sweater | Scarf (love this one, too)
Hi Sugarplum | Family Day
Hooded Shirt (similar favorite) | Jeans | Shoes (on sale!) | Skateboard (similar)
Hi Sugarplum | Family Day
Shoes (on sale!) | Skateboard (similar)

And Little Miss is the firecracker that keeps us laughing, and on our toes, every single day! Where oh where does she get her spunk?!

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day
Mr. SP: Shirt (similar on sale!) | Jeans  //  Little Miss: Tunic | Jeggings
Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

We try to do something as a family at least once a week, even if it’s a simple game of Uno after dinner. Klyde Warren Park, one of Dallas’ coolest outdoor urban areas, is a favorite of ours when the weather is nice. There’s always something fun going on like live music or performers, and the rotating food trucks are a bonus. (See other Big D favorite spots here and Dallas Eats here.)

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day
Me: Sweater | Scarf | Jeans | Boots (on sale!)
Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day
Me: Earrings | Bracelet | WatchSweater | Scarf | Jeans | Boots (on sale!)
Hi Sugarplum | Family Day
Little Miss: Tunic | Jeggings | Tennies
Hi Sugarplum | Family Day
Shoes: His | Hers

Ya’ll know I’m a fan of the jumping picture…but obviously, it’s a lot harder to capture with four people instead of one (like here and here). So just how many attempts does it take?

Nope.

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Not quite.

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Almost.

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Um, no. But how about my son’s hops?!

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Oh geez. #momfail

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Success! Kind of.

Hi Sugarplum | Family Day

Looking back to the early days, it feels like Mr. SP and I were just kids ourselves…certainly not wise or responsible enough to raise our own kids! And now these people are my whole world, and I thank God every day for them. #mycuprunnethover

I’m thankful for each one of you, as well, and wish you the very happiest of Thanksgivings. I’ll see you back here early Friday for a major line-up of all the best Black Friday sales, and my top picks!

Until then, I had my kids round up some of their favorite toy gift ideas…including the always fun, Elf on a Shelf! (See 20 of our best Elf ideas here.) With free shipping and unmarked boxes, the Nordstrom Toy Shop has become my new secret weapon for smuggling toys in the house undetected!


{Top Toy Picks for Her}


{Top Toy Picks for Him}



{Top Toy Picks for Toddler & Baby}



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*Thank you, Mary Summers, for the fabulous pictures. This post was written in collaboration with Nordstrom, but all clothes, ideas, and hormonal mom sentiments are my own. Thank you for supporting Hi Sugarplum sponsors!

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11 Comments

  1. MelissaG wrote:

    Beautiful family. How old is your son? I have a 13 year old son who, like yours, seems to change and grow daily. He just hit being as tall as me…and I'm 5'7". My 12 year old dtr is changing as well, but not quite at the rate of Jake.

    Have a very Happy Thanksgiving! Love your blog!!

    Posted 11.25.15 Reply
  2. I mean…you should all four be on the cover of the J Crew catalog. Gorgeous! Happy Thanksgiving friend!

    Posted 11.25.15 Reply
  3. Laughing OUT LOUD at "Oh Geez. #momfail" Love all the pics friend, and so glad you're home!!!!

    Posted 11.25.15 Reply
  4. beth wrote:

    So much fun to cultivate the family memories. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Posted 11.25.15 Reply
  5. beth wrote:

    So much fun to cultivate the family memories. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Posted 11.25.15 Reply
  6. Simply LKJ wrote:

    Such a cute family! Love all the fun, candid pics.

    Posted 11.25.15 Reply
  7. Adorable family and so fun to have these sweet shots capturing your personalities. Boys at this age are crazy…I seriously feel like my Dillon changes overnight somedays. Have a super Thanksgiving!

    Posted 11.25.15 Reply
  8. happy thanksgiving sugarplums!! and wowza, y'all can jump!!

    Posted 11.25.15 Reply
  9. Amanda H. wrote:

    You have such a beautiful family! I love all of the photos. And the jumping is hilarious – your boy can get up there!

    Posted 11.25.15 Reply
  10. Liz Jo wrote:

    Love your family photos! And your scarf! Have a great thanksgiving!

    liz @ sundays with sophie

    Posted 11.26.15 Reply
  11. What a gorgeous family! You always look like you're having so much fun too. Love the idea of a family photo shoot at this time 🙂

    Posted 11.28.15 Reply