Casa de Stack

Well after a very long and drawn out house hunting project it's settled we are 

building a home in Frisco, Texas!! 

Let's start at the beginning. 

3.5 years ago we started the whole house hunting process. 

We didn't know what part of Dallas we wanted to live. 

We searched every neighborhood. It came down between the 'M' street and North Dallas. 

If you know me, you know I am a scary cat. 

Every time I leave a store after dark I have my keys in between my fingers ready to fight off a bad guy {I know, a little extreme, right?} 

So we settled for a neighborhood with far less crime and close to my family. 

 Fast forward to 6 months ago, our precious tiny little home in North Dallas was perfect, but we out grew it. 

So I started to search EVERY neighborhood again. I looked for the smallest tear downs in Preston Hollow, the Gayborhood, Lakewood, Lake Highlands, North Dallas, Greenway Park, Inwood area and more. 

I couldn't find anything that was not a kazillion dollars and needed a kazillion upgrades.

Not to mention my laundry list of requirements a house must have: large back yard, shop for Mitch, gas cook top in kitchen, sufficient natural light in living areas, open floor plan, park within walking distance, low crime rate, great schooling system, TREES, and community. 

I had always said I didn't want to live in Frisco. 

I didn't like the small little addition neighborhoods with no community and the houses all looked the same. I called it "Pleasantville". 

After some convincing from a friend of mine I agreed to look at some new additions going up. 

I immediately liked the idea of building but hated every neighborhood I saw. 

She text me to go see Phillips Creek Ranch. 

We went and I immediately knew I wanted to live there, and specifically on Bear Lake Road (as I call my husband Bear). 

After countless meeting with builders, much negotiation (Mitch is the master negotiator), and so much excitement we decided to move forward. 

Within the next 4 days everything was set(ish) other than I had some less than regular floor plan changes. {Which also moves back the date we can move in!}

If I'm going to build I want it to be unique and custom! 

That's the point of building, right? 

My Bear + Baby Bear

Future Home!!!!!!!! 

Truth: I got stung by 1 million ants taking this picture

My baby

Oops... should have thought this though

Our new park! 

Eatin' Rocks 

Babies + construction sites + rain!!!!

A great perk of the move is we will officially be neighbors to some of our best friends, the Alcala's!!! 

I pray this house will be used to honor the Lord 100%. I pray it's a place where people are changed. I pray it's filled with joyous memories of family, friends and raising babies. 

2 Samuel 7:29

Proverbs 24: 3-4

Essential Summer Accessories

Summer is less about clothing and more about accessories. 

I wear easy dresses, cut off denim and tee's all summer. 

Below are my Summer Essentials to add a little fun to my wardrobe. 

After weeks of stalking Nena & Co. I finally found the perfect weekender bag

 {Read My Birthday Wish List for more details on the bag}

Everyone needs a great summer read, I chose "Living in Style" by Rachel Zoe

Last, summer 2k14 is all about Sunflowers, I found this cool floral crown at Forever21

Tortoise Shell Glasses from Charming Charlie 

As for footwear, I love the 2 tone look of these great summer flats from Dolce Vita

{Buy them Here}

This summer I will be wearing one of my mom's watches to keep her close to me

{Shop Michele Watches here}

My BFF spoiled me with some Jamberry Nails and I'm in love! 

The gold and white stripe is perfect for Summer! 

A little Bahama Bucks 

Summer Gardening

My mom loved Elephants, so when I saw this tee at Forever21 saying "Do Big Things"

I knew I had to have it

Sunnies- Rayban

Have fun playing up your accessories this Summer! 

You only live once, have fun! 

Slavery is real.

Heartbroken. 

Slavery is real. 

Raise your voice. Let's start a revolution.

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My 29th Birthday...

I've never really minded getting older, until all the sudden I'm faced with the reality that I am now in my last year if my twenties. There is something freeing about your twenties. You're allowed to make mistakes. You're allowed to be carefree. Something about turning thirty seems so adult. So this last year in my twenties I'm going to live it up!!! 

My birthday was perfecto! I told Mitch I wasted a family day- and a family day is just what I got! 

Friday while the baby was napping and Mitch was watching a movie I ran and redeemed my birthday mani/ pedi!
{Nails: Essie- Resort Fling// Toes: Essie- Truth or Flare}
Saturday morning I awoke to my favorite Stabuck's drink!

Mitch and Baby E then took me to the Mansion at Turtle Creek for Brunch!
{Thanks Travelzoo for the special!} 

The dessert bar was so good!!! 

Lump crab + Bacon & onion roll 

Ok, so Mitch and I had one bite of every dessert! I thought I was going to puke but it was worth it! Lol!
{Dark Chocolate Truffle, Hazelnut Truffle, RaspberryFinancier, Chocolate brownie cake, Raspberry moon-pie, Lemon meringue tart, Pistachio macaroon, Chocolate cappuccino, PB&J, Strawberry Rhubarb, Chocolate Creme Brûlée, Vanilla Creme Brûlée, Coconut Pineapple Creme Brûlée, Dulce de leche, Churro with chocolate sauce and berries brochettes} 

I ordered brisket eggs benedict and Mitch ordered salmon and quinoa. We honestly could only take a couple of bites of everything and came home with a ton left over!

What we wore:
Top: Nordstom
Skirt: Vintage {and only 11 bucks might I add}
Headband: Anthropologie
Stingray Bangle: Neiman Marcus
Horn Bangle: Neiman Marcus
Arrow Necklace: Gypset Honey
Long chain: Forever21

Baby E:
Smocked Auction

My sweet baby! 

My "Wolfpack" 

He said "Hi!" to every person that walked through the door!
Mitch was so funny and said Son, your not running for office!! Lol! 

I LOVE ascetics!
The Mansion is gorgeous! Black and white floors and the most fabulous staircase!  

In the afternoon we went on a walk 

Mitch and baby E took me on a sunset sail + picnic! It was so relaxing and fun! 

The Hinckley 41 is one of 9 made in the world. "Southern Cross" was made in 1969 and has a fully functioning wood burning fire place. It is known to be the most picturesque sail boats in Texas! 

Fun fact, I grew up going to summer camp for 3 weeks every year- for 3 of those years I took sailing specialty and actually know how to sail! It was fun using the old lingo! "Jive ho!" 

What I wore:
White linen pants: J Crew
Blue Top: J Crew
Earrings: Forever 21 

We had Eatzi for dinner which is one of our fav's! 

If Y'all decided to go sailing contact Matt at Sail Dallas and tell him the Stack's sent ya! 

The day was perfect! My heart was full! I can't wait to see what this year has in store for me! 

As I prayed over my 29th year I felt a tug that this will be a year of service. I'm not sure what all that will entail but I will try to serve along the way. In everyday life. 

"Do small things with great love." 

Summer Salad

spinach + avocado + strawberries + carrots + feta + almond slivers + raspberry balsamic 

I'm drooling just thinking about it.