9 months this weekend!!!

Prom 2002 - I know, I know, what the hell was I thinking with my dress??!!! No you don't have to do a double take - I have on a two piece prom dress....ick. And my hair!! Sheesh!

Freshman Year of College @ a Winthrop party

First Week Junior Year. Got to love Myrtle Beach!

Sadie Hawkins - February 2001 (WTF is up with my hair - but I thought I looked goooood at that moment)


Wow! That was a blast from the past. I have like a hundred photos but these are REALLY old. I mean these are all before I owned a digital camera. Eight years has really flown by and I can't believe our year of marriage will be here before you know it!

Wedding Season!

With wedding season here, and my sister's wedding only weeks away, I couldn't help but think of my own wedding, as well as my parents. I even watched my ceremony DVD last night....I know pathetic but I just LOVE weddings! Below are pictures of my parents on their big day. Doesn't it just scream 70's! They look so happy!

My Mom's veil has this beautiful handmade lace. It is so unique and so my big sis will be wearing it . I love that she is wearing it because veil's are not made like this anymore. Trust me, I had to meet with a veil designer for mine and her and my mom were going on and on about this thing! And yes, when you get married you have a veil designer. I thought is was ridiculous too but this lady really knew what she was talking about and there are about 1,000 options when it comes to your veil.

I also am curious when did reception departure outfits fade out? She looks so happy in her little suit and corsage.

Our first year of marriage so far!

Matt and I were married on 10.25.08. I can't believe six months have already gone by. Here are some pics to capture our past six months. :)

After a day of hiking in April. He really hated me our last mile to the top.
At our friends, Brett and Elise's, wedding in February.


In D.C. two weeks before the inauguration.


Zach's "tacky" Christmas party. My sweater was $5 dollars...can you believe that?

Day after Christmas in Charlotte at his Aunt's house.

Christmas Dinner.

Thanksgiving Dinner. Still have a tan from Maui :)

Amanda's Bridal Shower

So on April 18th, my 2 sisters, Kim, and I threw my big sis a kitchen shower. It was a total success and the food was amazing if I do say so myself. The menu ended up working out perfectly but was such a challenge to come up with. We served:

Chicken salad mini croissants

Broccoli and cheese quiche (thank you Hillary for the recipe)

Fresh fruit

Deviled eggs

Pimento cheese with rounds

Brownies (i mean what girl doesn't love chocolate)

Blossom cookies (family recipe)

Red velvet cake in the shape of a kitchen apron (family recipe)

Mimosas with orange slices

Classic glass bottle coca - colas

Sweet tea (basically like water in my family)

We played a two games and had great music. The party was held at Amanda's future home which has a huge patio so we had tables and chairs out there. We covered them with white linens and used emerald green vases with white flowers for the centerpieces. As for a favor, we had kitchen potholders with a label that said, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach!". Soo flippin cute!

Amanda's Bachelorette Weekend!

My Big Sis is tying the knot this May so we took her to Hilton Head for her Bachelorette. We went to their annual Wine Fest and had a blast. That Saturday happened to be her 27th bday as well so it was so much fun at dinner to have a cake with all her girlfriends around. Our family friend, Hillary, came down for it and entertained us all weekend. Good Times!

Sisters

So this is my first blog. Yay! I have been thinking about starting for a while and have finally taken the plunge. To tell a little bit about myself is that I grew up in Simpsonville, SC from a family of four girls and now live in Charlotte with my husband Matt. I am so lucky to have 3 sisters who I adore. I can't imagine life without them! Sappy but true! I came across this old photo of the day Charlea (the baby who is almost 21 now) came home from the hospital. Cute!