Celebrations
It’s Wedding Season
Fo sho.
Our refrigerator is officially covered with those little save the date magnets and wedding invitations from all over the place.
Before we were engaged it sure felt like Chad and I were the only ones who weren’t married – and of course I felt the need to tell him this from time to time. Yet somehow, almost three years later the invites keep coming.
With one of us in residency it’s pretty tough to get away to all the events, but we managed a trip to Austin this weekend for Chad’s cousin’s wedding thanks to one very generous grandma. Have we told you guys how wonderful our family is?
So today we give you the wedding of Brett and Kate. It was held at Spicewood Vineyards. In keeping with the wine theme, the couple’s favors were monogrammed corkscrews/wine pulls. But we had to leave ours behind – we’re carry on people not checkers.
Loved the pillow with their wedding date on it and the chandeliers hanging from trees. Classy but comfortable. This wedding had so many personal touches that really made you feel special for being included. And white wine sangria which also makes me feel special for other reasons.
The groom’s cake was made by his mother, out of Rice Krispy treats.
Congrats to one very happy couple – and our new cousin Kate!
Thanks for putting up with one more trip related post! We’ll be back later in the day with a giveaway post – all about your house. We’re pretty excited about this one. Hope everyone’s having a great Monday.
It’s Real and It’s Spectacular
I’ve spent the first hour of my awakeness this Easter morning becoming exceedingly obsessed with this rug, via eBay. My “best offer” was prompty rejected, obvi. Consultation with the husband is required before countering the counter.
And it’s not some overpriced Anthropologie wannabe. It’s Persian and it’s spectacular.
Perhaps it could come live with us in a set up similar to all of this.
That would be an Easter morning miracle!
So I shop for dream rugs, what are you guys doing to celebrate – if your family celebrates Easter or Passover? We went to St. Thomas last night for the midnight vigil and then “out” for brinner.
We have a Durham Waffle House kind of love.
Birthday in the Backyard
The hubs boiled some shrimps a la Paula Deen.
I made margaritas. And then I drank them.
The popsicle table cloth made an appearance.
A few friends joined us.
Cupcakes.
Ukulele serenade.
Happy Birthday, Me
Wouldn’t we all like to be there today? There is Hawaii, circa 1987 by the way. Tom Selleck and his mustache were likely nearby.
PSST: As a birthday to present to both of us – all jewelry in the shop is 30% just for today! That’s huge – as in, some stuff is barely five bucks, and some stuff is less than $10. So happy birthday to all of you too!
Birthday Wishes: a Useful Edition
Not that a Dyson isn’t useful and all, but I’m back with some additional suggestions for commemorating the 30th year since my birth. Again, these suggestions are aimed at the hubs, but these are somewhat more necessary than orange jeans. I’ve thrown in some gratuitous dog shots just for fun.
P.S. If you missed the first birthday installment check here. It’s pretty important information as I’m sure you’re all realizing.
Installment Two:
Two beast harnesses. Dear husband, your child almost ripped my arm off on our Sunday morning jog because Dad lets her run free sometimes and she can’t tell the difference when I’m doing the walking. If you’d like to keep a wife with two arms, or one little brown dog – you’ll consider.
No these are not our pups, but you get the idea.
A bike rack for the Subaru. I have no idea what this really looks like, but I assume that you do and will use it. It’s really a gift for you. See, I can think of others, even on my birthday.
I’ll just insert another dog picture instead.
Both valuable additions to our household, just in time for my birthday spring don’t you think?
Dear Husband,
We are quickly approaching the 30th year since my birth. This is a big deal and should not be forgotten. To help you out I will be dropping not-so-subtle hints throughout the week of items that might make suitable rewards for my 30 years of doin’ it well.
Installment One:
A Dyson animal vacuum cleaner. Only so that I can rid our house of funk.
Maybe you’ll be able to sleep without a nose strip if you buy me one. You can have it delivered by Wednesday if your order from Amazon in the next 24 hours and 20 minutes. Just sayin’.
Colored denim. Yes, you heard me. The eighties are back, we’ve talked about this.
Just think, you could be looking at this all day. I’ll even wear them while I vacuum.
Should you choose against this fancy pair, H&M makes suitable alternatives which I would be equally as happy with.
Two strawberry shortcake cupcakes from Mad Hatter. One for me. One for you. Yes, I want this even though I gave up sweets for Lent. I’ve talked to the big guy, he’s cool with it since it’s my birthday and all.
