Engagement Party Time!

Life is a bit crazy at our house these days.. I am traveling a lot more, and as yall all know we are doing a lot around the house. We finally found time to celebrate our engagement with close friends and family a few weekends ago.

Our parents were so gracious to set the whole thing up and it was PERFECT! Low key and fun, exactly what I needed after getting off program that day. We had about 50 people at my parents house - it was fabulous!

Super Cute Cake:

Happy happy...
Dads with J's uncle, Jerry

My pretty Mom

J, his momma, Justin and JoJo

All of my girls... old friends, new friends.. all fabulous!

My MOHs (couldnt survive without them! also... please excuse my whiteness. I was in a hotel for 5 days prior to the party with no windows or fresh air... yes, thats right... feel sorry for me ;) ha!)All of my ladies (minue Amber) Jordan, Heather, Katie, Jenna and Lorin

During our parents speeches:So thankful to our parents for such a great party! We are so lucky to have such supportive friends and family. We cannot wait to share all of our precious times ahead with everyone! Loves!

The Hamburgler!

At our house we love football season Sundays! Its all about the Cowboys, bbq-ing and napping. L-O-V-E it! Especially after an action packed weekend like this one (Kayla & Joe's Wedding Weekend!)

Our first perfect Sunday of the year was in full swing - I was Cowboy geared out and making burgers:



Even Booger got dressed up:

Love this man! Especially on this day!




The final product - Yummersssssssss


As you saw above there were three burgers... I am still learning how to cook for two! After the cowboys game was over and we were in food coma. J took Layla outside and I layed down for a little nap before Supper Club at the Tapellas. J and Layla came in and J layed down with me. First question to him was "Is that burger within reach?" Answer: "yep." J jumped up and went to the kitchen... 3rd burger = gone. Within a LITERAL minute. Not a trace, not a noise. Nothin.

The culprit: A very full and satisfied Layla.


She's getting awfully sneaky - looks like we are going to have to stay on our toes with her!

Changes, changes, changes

After a loooong week at the Anatole I came home to a CLEAN house, yummy yellow flowers everywhere and NEW chandeliers in both the dining room and kitchen!

The UH-Mazing chandelier in the dining room (Took J hourssss to put together!)
The kitchen pendant light....

AND one of the rugs I ordered came in while I was gone:

My Dad had planned on coming over on Saturday to help us paint the dining room furniture. Here is the room Before:J washing the furniture ...Layla is clearly helping :)

Setting up to transform everything from off-white to dark brown

Scotty Potty getting to w.o.r.k.

Everything drying nicely:

After:

For anyone who knows my dad... one project is certainly not enough for a day, so he and J did the under cabinet lighting - it looks awesome!

Next up! Operation Lamps :)

Good-Bye Sunshine!

The house is quickly transforming.. first a nice deep clean (compliments of J's parents) and organzing, getting rooms together, and new decor... This week J's dad was off of work and he and Marianne came over and painted our 2 "Sunshine" rooms - they were a "beautiful" yellow... granted I L.O.V.E. the color yellow, if you cant tell, but there is something about it on the walls that just didnt suit my fancy.


The dining room was painted first - a pale blue :)




Next up - Our bedroom!!! YAAAAAY! From yellow, to an amazing 'dovetail' gray. It is perfect!



Still lots to do, but its coming together quickly! I go on program tomorrow until next Thursday and there are LOTS of things that should be happening while I am gone - eeek! Cant wait!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Bob & Marianne!!!!