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Veishea Weekend

April 22, 2013
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My best friend Robin, her boyfriend’s good friend Josh and I out on Friday night.

I hope everyone had an amazing weekend! I had so much fun back in Iowa for Veishea, seeing all of my friends, hanging out with my little sister and meeting some of her best friends! I can always expect to have an amazing time back home in Iowa 🙂 And even though the weather was kind of chilly both Friday and Saturday, Sunday morning as we left, the sun was shining and it reached 65 degrees. Made me smile, even though I was heading back to Minne-snow-ta. At least most of the snow was gone by the time I got back last night. Did you do anything fun this weekend?! Hope you have a great week!

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My little sister and I Friday night after getting ready!

 

 

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  1. Ashleigh says

    April 22, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    So glad you had an awesome weekend! That has to be your sister…I thought it was you with new hair again till I saw you on the other side of the pic! I was off Friday and Saturday for the first time since starting my new job. I went traffic court and then to lunch with my sister, line dancing for my friend’s birthday, to breakfast with my BFF who was in town for 2 hours, then lunch with my Husband and he took some blog photos for me, karaoking with my cousin and aunt, and finally I also worked on Sunday. Thanks for asking!

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    • Rachel says

      April 22, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      Sounds like you had an AMAZING weekend Ashleigh!!!!! 🙂 Thanks for the comment!

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  2. Rachelle says

    April 22, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Happy you had a nice weekend, you guys look so pretty.

    xo
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  3. Marie McGrath says

    April 22, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    I’m so happy to hear that you could spend some time back home and have fun with your sister!! Good for you!

    http://www.thejoyoffashion.blogspot.com

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  4. Bethie the Boo says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Sounds like you had a fun weekend! I seriously did nothing this weekend thanks to the snow. Ok that’s a lie, I baked cupcakes as you saw on my Instagram. That was about it!

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  5. thehautecookie says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    awe you and ur sis are gorg! so glad u had a great time! xO!
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  6. Alyssa says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Jeez, you and your sister are both so gorgeous! I’m glad you had a great time–yay for fun weekends!

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  7. Sharon says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    You look so pretty! You and your sis look so much alike. Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend and I hope Minnesota warms up soon! It’s been a little chilly here the last few days here too.

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  8. Amy says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    you, your sister and your friend are all such pretty girls! 🙂 glad you had a great weekend!
    xoamy
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  9. Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion says

    April 22, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Whoaaa hot mama! You look fab in those pictures. And it looks like you had a fabulous weekend!

    xo Jackie

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  10. Rachel says

    April 22, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    You looked so pretty! Your sister got the good genes too I see! I love weekends where you get to dress up and go out- as we get older, it seems like they are becoming less and less!

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  11. Maca says

    April 22, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    sounds like you really got to enjoy your weekend back home! I know we’re getting more snow tonight but it’s supposed to be in the 60’s this weekend so I’m keeping the faith haha

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    • Rachel says

      April 22, 2013 at 11:34 AM

      This is what happens when I ignore the weather 😉 So sad. about the snow that is. 60s and possibly 70s this week?! YES! I will hold out hope on this for sure 🙂

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  12. Denisa says

    April 22, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Like I see you had a perfect time. You look amazing, perfect make up. Have a nice monday.

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  13. Sue says

    April 22, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Glad that you had an awesome weekend! Your sister looks a lot like you. And I had a pretty boring, research paper filled weekend.

    xo
    Sue

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    • Rachel says

      April 22, 2013 at 1:38 PM

      Boo to that! Haha, just kidding, sometimes we have to have boring weekends like that. My weekends aren’t usually so filled with fun 😉

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  14. Leigh says

    April 22, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Sounds like a fun weekend!
    Hope you have a great week ahead and you and your sister are both gorgeous!
    Happy Monday!

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  15. Nicoleta says

    April 22, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    U have such a beautiful smile, Rachel.

    Many kisses,

    Nicole

    http://www.nicoleta.me

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  16. jewel says

    April 22, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    I didn’t know you were from Iowa. Been there once for halloween a few years ago. lol. ps. those earrings are gawgus! 🙂

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    • Rachel says

      April 23, 2013 at 9:22 AM

      Haha, yup! Good ol’ Iowa 😉 Thank you darling! I got them for less than $10 at Nordstrom Rack!

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  17. Diana Marks says

    April 22, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    what an awesome weekend! love your make up!

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  18. Nancie says

    April 23, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Must have been a fun weekend…here its been raining cats and dogs hence I was home the whole weekend.xx
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  19. Patricia Trampel says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Gorgeous Girls! They must have their mother’s genes!

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  20. AJ says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    You look STUNNING!!! So glad you had a fun weekend at home!

    -AJ
    FitTravelerAJ.com

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  21. Annie says

    April 24, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    Sounds like a fun weekend…you and your sister look gorgeous!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  22. Ruby Girl says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    looks like you had a blast! and you look so gorgeous!!

    xoxo linds
    style blog :: Ruby Girl

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  23. Heiress says

    April 25, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    You look so glowing and beautiful Rachel. Flushed in that color, in a stunning way. Wow

    Much Love
    The Heiress Blog

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