31.7.09

updates

i am writing this from north carolina!  flying into asheville wednesday evening was beautiful.  the mountains were breathtaking from the air, and they just always feel like home to me.  

it's already been a great trip so far.  wednesday evening my parents picked me up from the airport, and we did a little shopping and got some dinner with carrie and vicki.  thursday i got to visit some of my best friends.  amanda and her husband just had a baby boy, ty, and he is just precious.  i had so much fun rocking and feeding him.  i got to have coffee with andie and one of the best coffee places ever - panacea.  i love it.  we ended the day with dinner at home all together; me, mom, dad, andrew, gini, oma and opa.  we were just missing brandon :(  he comes in tomorrow!  

today mom and i met gini (the bride) and some bridesmaids and moms to get manicures and pedicures.  wonderful.  enough said.  then it was lunch at apple crate and now relaxing at home with a good book and the rain.  tonight is gini's bachelorette party, and tomorrow will be filled with rehearsal dinner things.  it's going to be such a fun weekend!  i just can't believe my little brother is getting married.  wow.  he couldn't have picked a better girl though, we love gini.  more updates to come later - and pics!

23.7.09

21.7.09

it's a baby girl for rachel!

my oldest and best friend rachel and her husband tyler just found out they are having a baby girl!  she's due in december, and i am SO excited i get to see her in just a little over a week at my brother's wedding.  we've been friends since third grade, and i just love her dearly.  despite the miles between us, we're still close and talk often.  i am just so happy for them and can't wait to go buy that sweet baby girl something pink!  congrats guys!

ps - this pic was from our senior prom :)
it was the only one i had of both of them

20.7.09

food network magazine


this is by far the best magazine i have ever read.  my wonderful mother in-law cathy gave me a subscription for christmas, and i am hooked.  it has nice pretty paper, bios, and the bulk of the magazine is of course tons and tons of amazing recipes (all with pictures!).  go check it out right now.  you will not be disappointed.

16.7.09

pretty flowers

these are the beautiful 2 dozen orange and white roses brandon brought me on our anniversary tuesday.  he did a great job!  


15.7.09

brandon's 26th surprise birthday party


these are a few snapshots from friday night.  i threw brandon a surprise birthday party.  i invited about 20 of our best friends over for a fun night to celebrate brandon.  it was a big success.  thanks so much to all our friends who came and made it so memorable.

14.7.09

happy anniversary

2 years ago today i married my best friend and love of my life.
brandon, i am so glad to have you by my side.  
i cannot imagine life with anyone else.
happy anniversary.
i love you.

13.7.09

trip to north carolina ...


my first view of the smokey mountains

finally home at my parents house.

andrew's motorcycle that he took me riding on.

me and my little brother.

me and andrew's fiance - gini.

at andrew and gini's "house divided" tail-gaiting wedding shower.

the cute cake and cupcakes.  georgia vs. tennessee.

the shower favors.

back to cincinnati.
what a great trip.

lately

okay, so i know it's been a while, and i said i was going to try and do better.  this past week has been absolutely crazy.  here's a little recap:
  • trip to NC to see the family
  • work like crazy
  • plan B's surprise party
  • friday night - B's surprise party
  • saturday - seth and kristina's party
  • sunday - church, church picnic, pool with friends, 2 indoor soccer games
  • andrew and gini visiting from NC
it's been a little crazy, but so much fun!  i am so thankful for the wonderful, sincere friends we've made since moving here.  they have been such a blessing to us.  pictures to follow.  i promise :)

8.7.09

happy birthday brandon

today is my husband's 26th birthday.
he is a great husband and my best friend.
he never fails to make me laugh and make our lives interesting.
happy birthday brandon
i love you