I love you blogworld. But...
my parents are in town.
And I think I love spending time with them more.
Which means Memory Monday and all posting is suspended until they fly back into the western sunset later this week.
Please don't take offense! I will be back soon to tell you all about my adventures with them!
In the meantime, go to Love Love Love and check out the Peanut in his palm Sunday outfit!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sending some Love Love Love
Not only is this the title of one of my favorite songs by Tristian Prettyman it is also the title of my sister's new BLOG!!! That's right, now I legitimately have a "sister blog". A brief introduction of one of the people I love most in the world.
Nicole is my older sister and she lives on the other side of the country (or shall we say the "right" side of the country?). Anyways, Nicole is beautiful (gorgeous! But taken...sorry guys...and like really taken....as in check out the bling on her left hand taken), athletic (runs, bikes, hikes, skis, rafts, kayaks, etc, etc.) , amazingly smart and talented (architect), and mom to the most adorable baby you will ever lay eyes on! Little Peanut is seriously the biggest joy I have ever experienced in my life (yes I know, not even my child) but he is a blessing and she is such a great mom (and J is a great dad!) to him!
That is a super quick overview of Nicole the person. Nicole as a sister...
is amazing.
So go get yourself some LOVE LOVE LOVE and go check out her blog. Blog readers meet Nicole; Nicole meet my blog readers.
This is a super bad photo (photo of a photo) but this was when we were in Victoria for my graduation celebration and Nicole and I found all these stuffed animals and we started taking pictures holding their hands, high fiving them, attacking them, etc and there is a series of them. Pretty darn cute we are!
The Family Takes on DC
Today is the big day!!
My mom and dad are coming to visit me in DC!!! My mom came out last March with her good friend Victoria, who is Ben's mom and I had a great time with them here last year. Now that both my parents are going to be here I am so excited to show them around my new neighborhood and show them the city. I don't believe my dad has ever been to DC, so there is a lot to show him! I did have some trouble getting tickets to do all the touristy things- but I think we will manage to stay busy while they are here.
Some things I would really like to get to show them and are on the agenda:
Capitol tour (minus me which is okay since I have done it 5 times now)
Smithsonians (minus me as well-work calls)
Air and Space out by Dulles (excited since I have never been)
National Cathedral Tour
Tour of my office (for my dad)
See the White House (Bo I hope you are outside playing!)
Arlington National Cemetery maybe?
Old town Alex/Mount Vernon?
Spy Museum?
Newseum?
Archives?
Of course we will do the monuments and memorials
I am tentatively planning a dinner at my apartment for us to have a night in and so they can see my new living situation (since I adore it!)
I really can hardly control my excitement! My family really is great, and while I am sure we are dysfunctional like every other family out there- I love 'em! Counting down the hours till I pick them up at the airport!
My mom and dad are coming to visit me in DC!!! My mom came out last March with her good friend Victoria, who is Ben's mom and I had a great time with them here last year. Now that both my parents are going to be here I am so excited to show them around my new neighborhood and show them the city. I don't believe my dad has ever been to DC, so there is a lot to show him! I did have some trouble getting tickets to do all the touristy things- but I think we will manage to stay busy while they are here.
Some things I would really like to get to show them and are on the agenda:
Capitol tour (minus me which is okay since I have done it 5 times now)
Smithsonians (minus me as well-work calls)
Air and Space out by Dulles (excited since I have never been)
National Cathedral Tour
Tour of my office (for my dad)
See the White House (Bo I hope you are outside playing!)
Arlington National Cemetery maybe?
Old town Alex/Mount Vernon?
Spy Museum?
Newseum?
Archives?
Of course we will do the monuments and memorials
I am tentatively planning a dinner at my apartment for us to have a night in and so they can see my new living situation (since I adore it!)
I really can hardly control my excitement! My family really is great, and while I am sure we are dysfunctional like every other family out there- I love 'em! Counting down the hours till I pick them up at the airport!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Twirly Skirts
I was checking out the Wedding Section over at MarthaStewart unwinding from a generally insanely busy day. I saw these stunning dresses and just thought I would share. These are both stunning! I love the skirts on both of them. I am starting to find that I really like the really textured, visually eye-catching skirts on wedding dresses. The only thing about the one on the left is that the top piece of fabric looks a bit like a napkin since the point is facing directly down. (nothing that alterations couldn't fix) The one of the right reminds me of frosting. Beautifully delish!
Also if you are looking to amuse yourself for a bit and indulge that attraction to wedding stuff head over to theknot.com and try out their "inner bride" tool. This is what I created the other day:
Monday, March 22, 2010
11 Things Men Don't Know...I am sure it is more than 11!
So MSN had this on their homepage today: 11 Secrets Men Don't Know About Women. Some of the highlights:
1. Women don't like explosions- in art of life.
6. A clean apartment will get you more bedroom antics than you'd think.
9. Every woman like wedding stuff. Even lesbians.
11. Women would rather be with you. We like you. Honestly, we talk about you all the time.
And now for 11 things men might not know about me.
1. Cook with me....and I'm yours
2. If you clean...I'm attracted.
3. If you thank me for cleaning...you are a keeper.
4. I like the finer things in life but I much prefer a night in with a movie and a pizza with beer.
5. It is really cute when you walk on the outside of the sidewalk and you make sure you aren't leaving me in the dust with my short little legs.
6. Don't you dare play iPhone if I am crying.
7. If I am "organizing" --it is bad. It means I am trying to find control so I don't lash out.
8. Don't ever say "What now"
9. If you need to ask me what engagement ring I want...I'll say no.
10. You better be able to change a tire, unclog a toilet and kill spiders. I can do all these things, but I would rather not.
11. If it involves Creme Brulee...you better let me have the last bite.
What does the opposite sex not know about you?
1. Women don't like explosions- in art of life.
6. A clean apartment will get you more bedroom antics than you'd think.
9. Every woman like wedding stuff. Even lesbians.
11. Women would rather be with you. We like you. Honestly, we talk about you all the time.
And now for 11 things men might not know about me.
1. Cook with me....and I'm yours
2. If you clean...I'm attracted.
3. If you thank me for cleaning...you are a keeper.
4. I like the finer things in life but I much prefer a night in with a movie and a pizza with beer.
5. It is really cute when you walk on the outside of the sidewalk and you make sure you aren't leaving me in the dust with my short little legs.
6. Don't you dare play iPhone if I am crying.
7. If I am "organizing" --it is bad. It means I am trying to find control so I don't lash out.
8. Don't ever say "What now"
9. If you need to ask me what engagement ring I want...I'll say no.
10. You better be able to change a tire, unclog a toilet and kill spiders. I can do all these things, but I would rather not.
11. If it involves Creme Brulee...you better let me have the last bite.
What does the opposite sex not know about you?
