Charm-Ville

Page 265 of the April 2010 issue of Real Simple magazine. That's where we're going folks. I was flipping through the recipes for the 100th time and noticed an add about Alexandria. We are getting really excited as the countdown to the move has reached t-10 days! Cville to Charmville. I'll take it.

Amanda's Bridal Shower

Last weekend the bridesmaids hosted Amanda's bridal shower at Shelf Life in Old Town Warrenton. It was a beautiful, delightful evening. Margaret Long and Bob Moore catered the event with their delicious chef inspired creations. The night was a blast and it was so refreshing to spend time with some of my favorite people in the whole entire world!

Speaking of cake

Proof that we got married and had cake. This is the last remnant of our wedding day. It's nearly 3 years old but I just can't part with it. It just minds it's own business in our freezer, doesn't hurt right? I'm afraid some friends of mine are going to come "help me pack" and then really throw out this cake. It will never go away...Mwahahaha...

Lavender and Sweet Cream

Here it is folks, the beauty and perfection that is lavender cake with sweet cream icing. Happy Birthday to me. I tasted this cake at a wedding I was working back in January and then hired the baker to make it for me this week. Rachel De Jong is the talented mastermind behind this tasty creation. Her website isn't up yet, but I will post it as soon as it is.

Brianna shares her birthday with St. Patrick's Day and it is always so fun. (Won't she have the best 21st birthday ever?!) I drove home to, well, get my hair done, but most importantly celebrate with my 8 year old sister! We gave her our presents, sang to her, blew out the candles, then headed to her choice dinner, Olive Garden. Our waiter was a sweet little Indian man, Raz...the picture below just might be my favorite ever:

Brianna was a doll and it has turned out to be so much fun practically sharing birthdays. Saturday we drive home again to go to the birthday party hosted by Michael's craft store. Fun times indeed.

What a mess

So it begins. Boxes compliments of campbellcrazies. I am having dreams of all my teeth falling out. Perhaps I'm stressed?

Reason #78

I just found out that there are 4 farmer's markets for me to choose from in Alexandria! I can't wait to start shopping at them on the weekends. I grew up going to the farmer's market with my mom (who still shops at it on a regular basis) so it has a special place in my heart. I'm excited for the fresh, local produce, fresh baked goods, and fresh flowers to abound in our household! I'm going to try, anyways...

Mufasa

The other day in church one of my husband's students pointed at me and loudly told his buddy, "She has lion hair." Well you know what, he is right. I can't argue with that, although, he himself has a nice weave full of braids. Thank God this lioness finally has a hair appointment next week!!!