Valentine tulips

These always put a smile on my face, especially when they are hand delievered to me at work by my loving husband! Thanks Nick.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Last weekend we all went home to wish Mom a happy birthday. Saturday we treated her to dinner and a movie and Sunday we grilled out after church. Hope you had a wonderful birthday weekend Mom! We love you!!!

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Weekend Sunshine

Tanner loves it when we're home on the weekends cause he gets to spend most of it outside of his room. This is usually how he spends his time while I do chores and Nick studies...




What a lucky little dog, it's a "ruff" life!

Charleston getaway

The first weekend in Feb. we were able to make a short trip to Charleston for a friend's wedding. I've been wanting to go since we got married so it was a good excuse to head on down! On Friday we took a carriage ride through most of the town and walked around the market area. Dinner at Hyman's was delicious. We rode over to Mt. Pleasant on Sat. to the Boone Plantation but decided to take a boat tour over to Ft. Sumter instead. It was so nice to be out on the water and we enjoyed exploring the fort. Afterwards we had lunch with Matt and Nina and then went to the wedding. Fun weekend overall!

Here are some picture from the carriage ride and the tour to Ft. Sumter:

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for baby girl...

As all of you are aware, I'm getting really good experience throwing baby showers for ALL of my friends who are expecting. The most recent shower was for a co-worker who is actually at the hospital today welcoming her first baby girl! So in honor of them here's some of the things I made to decorate for the shower and for her to put in the nursery...

Paper Topiary

Ribbon frame


And of course matching invitations and thank you notes...


Thank you, front:


Thank you, back:

The Road to 200...

I just wanted to let my husband know how proud I am of him for working so hard to get back to the weight he was when we first started dating (somewhere around 190, I think). Nick has lost 25 pounds since January 1! I better get movin' if I want to look as good as him!

Here's a recent picture taken at Ft. Sumter in Charleston SC.

Congrats to Nicole & Shawn!

The Ceremony took place in the Chapel at the Citadel.

The Reception was at the SC Aquarium.

First Dance as Mr. and Mrs. Cook.

Me and the Bride!