Monday, April 21, 2008

Nan


Yesterday, April 20th, was my Nanna's 78th birthday! My family took her out for dinner and all of us (my mom, dad, fiance, and sister) all had a great time! Nan looks fabulous! She's down 10 pounds and was able to wear a pretty dress that she'd had to put away for a few years. Proudly, she strutted in announcing her size (which I won't dare reveal- I shouldn't have even announced her age) and grinning like a cheshire cat! After a great dinner we got our waitress and a few other good sports in the restaurant to sing the Happy Birthday song. She pretended to be embarrassed but she loved it!! Nan passed around her slice of cake and we all had a forkful. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday night!!

Happy Birthday Nan!!

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

My Dearest Friend, Marcy


Let me tell you a little something about my friend Marcy- without her, I'd be lost! She is the brainchild behind my logo and now my wedding save the dates, invitations, and response cards!! She and I have been friends for 15 years. It's pretty incredible saying that out loud. But, she's the cat's pajamas if ever there were such a thing!



Mark and I have been going back and forth with regards to the wedding invitations. Our largest concern is that, after all, they are only pieces of paper that will be discarded. So, the thought of putting all of this money into the invites is heartbreaking. Another close friend, Michael, told me about these fantastic invites that his friend had for her wedding. He raved about these things! Told me they came in hard cases and were just gorgeous.... and also that they cost 5 dollars an invite. I asked him to show me these tremendous things.... and guess what... he threw it away. Thus, I began my search for classy yet cost effective paper. And though this may surprise some of you, I found it! At Target!!



The paper feels high quality- it's textured and that gives the illusion of it being pricey. My mother always told me that I had champagne taste on a beer budget. I didn't believe her until I had to start paying a mortgage. (I get it now).



Anyhow, she turned over yet another Saturday for me to create these things. And, like usual, she did with an undying amount of graciousness and humor! They are beautiful and she has my continual thanks.



Thanks, Marcy! You are the BEST!!!