Weekend Links

Good morning! This week we had two very special birthdays in our family {and on the same day, I might add}: my big sister, Amanda, and our baby bear, Oliver {read: 20-Something - I am a dog mom}. We celebrated both, naturally. Champagne toasts for Amanda's and a peanut butter bacon puppy cake for Oliver's {recipe to follow, of course}. 

It feels like just yesterday that my sister and I were causing havoc during Spring Break at Lake Havasu for her 21st birthday. It's genuinely mind boggling that so much can change in just a few, short years. She summed it up perfectly the other day while looking back at a picture of us in that tiny hotel room and our even tinier neon dresses, "#iusedtochasedrinks #nowichasebabies". The most marvelous thing is that we both wouldn't have it any other way. We had our very first little additions to our families {mine being Oliver} around the exact same time, 3 years ago. And I am fully aware now that, while my successful, big sister turned 25 this week and my little miracle turned 3, we are both living in the happiest moments of our lives. 

I hope you guys had a pretty awesome week as well. Anyway, let's get to the links for today covering everything from a beautiful puppy photo-shoot to recipes and crafts that will get you in the St. Patrick's Day spirit for this upcoming week. Let's take a look:

{Favorite Gown}: Desiree Hartsock & Chris Siegfried's Bachelorette Wedding

{Favorite Libation}: Bachelor's Button Martini

{Favorite Festive Treat}: Mini Key Lime Pies for St. Patrick's Day

{Favorite Photography}: Wembley the French Bulldog Puppy

{Favorite Irish Meal}: Jameson Whiskey Blue Cheese Burger w/ Guinness Cheese Sauce + Crispy Onions

Making immediately: Banana Fritters {use translation}

Definitely trying out this Irish Beer Cheese Fondue for St. Patrick's Day this week. {YUM}

Apparently stuffed biscuits are a thing now? Sorry sunlight, I suppose I'll catch a glimpse of you next weekend.

This week on the blog:: St. Patrick's Day DIY 'Lucky You' Garland + Travel Guide: The Best of Baltimore

Have a fabulous weekend, everyone!

XO Anna Elizabeth