Lori's Bridal Shower

Stay with me on this one.......my mom's BFF Londa's daughter is getting married and I helped put together her bridal shower a few weekends ago! 

It was so fun getting to create and decorate for this wonderful occasion.  Lori knew she wanted a bright look to the event (her bachelorette party was NEON themed)! 

We decided to go with white linens from the country club and I brought in the rest.  Most of the decor I made from things I had thrifted (chalkboards out of old photo frames and cool vintage vases using looking glass spray paint).  I also made bra & undie cookies for thank you favors for all the guests.


Overall I think Londa & Lori had a wonderful day and I couldn't be happier to help them celebrate!

Birthday Boy

Happy Birthday to my love, Ken.  He turned 27 on June 28th and we had a wonderful weekend celebrating him.  For starters we went to dinner with my family at Geisha House.  We enjoyed teppanyaki and a great show from Chef Will. 

Me & Ken at dinner

Mom & I at dinner

Blowing out his first of many birthday candles

 

 



My beautiful niece Makenna came to party!



Ken's younger brother, Karl, and his girlfriend, Christal, came to town to spend some time with us.  It is was fun to see them since we live so far away now.  Our weekend was full of dinners out, the pool, a movie and an embarrassing minute to win it style game (videos to come soon)! 

 

 

 

Nothing says Happy Birthday like a little Mariachi music and a shot of tequilla!

 

We braved the 117 heat to walk aroud Town Square and enjoyed dinner at the Meatball Spot

Karl & Christal

They found"Vegas Hats" and Karl's, of course, was camo.

 

Thanks to everyone who helped make Ken's birthday a blast.  Until next year...

Meet Makenna

 

 

Makenna Lynn Nichole Oberling

Born May 20, 2013 at 11:20 pm

7 pounds ~11 ounces

 

 

My sweet niece was born a few weeks ago and we are thrilled to add this bundle of joy to our family!  Ken and I went to visit them in the hospital and I got to hold her for a little bit.  She is so cute and tiny and we can't wait to see her grow into a beautiful young lady.

 



My little brother with his baby girl

Love birds

I can't believe that three years ago I married my best friend...the love of my life. I am so blessed to have a supporting and loving husband.  God sure knew what I needed when he gave me you. Here's to three wonderful years and many more to come! 

Celebrating

Today is the first anniversary of Ken and I owning a home.  I can still remember getting the keys to our house and sleeping in it, even though we didn't have a bed, just because it was a huge accomplishment for us.

We still have a lot to do on our house to decorate but we love it! Here are some of the big purchases we have made the past year to make our house a home....

•  We bought a new couch!  Ken wanted something comfy and I wanted something cute.  We compromised and ended up with a huge charcoal grey couch with hounds tooth print.

 

 

• When we were first married we bought a dining room table but I couldn't find chairs I liked....or that I could afford.  Last April, we got these chairs and added a bench that can be pulled up if needed.  I love our little dining room and we have enjoyed many family dinners here!

 

•  For Christmas my parents got us a new bed.  I am beyond thrilled with the one we chose and I think it looks great up against the grey wall.  Now we just need new nightstands, a dresser, a mattress, and the list goes on.......  But we are happy and it is slowly but surely coming together!

Cheers to another great celebration!

Happy Easter

Christ died so that I may live. What a glorious day! Praise The Lord.

Married & Merry

A few weeks ago a dear friend of mine tied the knot.  I was lucky enough to be a bridesmaid and couldn't have asked for a more wonderful partner for my friend Amanda.  Jon and Amanda got married in Scottsdale, AZ and it was the most fun wedding I have ever been to (no offense friends of mine that are married)! 

 

We got into AZ on Thursday night and stayed with our friends Rachel & Jarod.  Friday night we had the rehearsal dinner at Fogo de Chao, which was delicious.  Below are some pictures of us & our wedding party gifts.

 

 

 

 

Saturday the girls finished getting ready around noon and left to take pictures at the beautiful venue - Sassi in Scottsdale!

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

These were all the girls from my sorosrity --- Alpha Phi! Hotties!

Sorry for the Photo Bomb! We just love you both so much and are so happy to have gotten to share this day with you!

So congrats to the newlyweds Mr. & Mrs. Weeks!