Friday, September 14, 2012

Friday FAVS



 Ola' Blog World - Happy Friday! This week has been a bit nutso as I'm still trying to get my head above water from being out of the office for so long. Whew- needless to say I'm ready for a relaxing night with my hubs! We plan to bust out a bottle of the wine we brought back from the Dominican - yum! I'm also supposed to help dig up some old trees in the backyard to make room for new trees...doesn't sound like much fun to me. It has been raining though, so I may be lucky enough to get out of it this week as we may have to postpone:) Speaking of trees- this brings me to another thought.
So our ONE year anniversary is Monday, holy cow, I really cannot believe it has been a year. We had decided that we were not going to do gifts..since we had gone to the Dominican Republic that was AKA- our one year present to each other. Worked for me. However, the night before the trip I was majorly stressing out because my camera had broken and I could not go on vaca without a camera! Pat informed me I wouldn't be able to use my iphone at all so I was super bummed and grouchy. I had just gotten out of the shower and found a rather large gift on the couch- hmm what could this be? "Pat who is this for??"
Well it was for me, AND it was a brand new camera- how sweet! He said it was an early anniversary present. Crap. I thought we weren't going to do gifts. So now I've been scrambling to figure something out. He told me he'd appreciate a new shop vac- for real? No way- sorry dude, not going to buy you that for our anniversary. We also had discussed a new mattress- nope can't afford that, we'll just have to have sore backs for awhile longer. He decided he wanted some new trees for the backyard and if I'd help him plant them etc. he said that's all he wanted. So I agreed to it. But I thought that still just isn't very fun...so I've come up with an AWESOME idea, but can't share until I give to him:) I'm so excited!!
So... what are your plans for the weekend?

1. Got these super cute Engagement / Housewarming Cookies from a new place in Wichita- Cake Face Bake Shop. Their stuff is top notch, seriously you must try. Houses with their new address number, bride/groom's initials, and an engagement ring. Just loved them!
2. My new iPhone case. Is it bad that I may love the case more than the phone?
3. There is seriously nothing more peaceful that waking up to this. With the cooler weather we've been having we have had many more visitors. Makes me miss living in the country just a tad.
4. Patty boy and I finally ventured to Chick-fil-a, haven't had it since I lived in Dallas, and I forgot how good it is!
5. Totally loving my turquoise nails with an ombre sparkle. LOVE LOVE.
6. I found this fun bag in the DR. Love the bold green on it.

 Much Love~
 Amber

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Surprise Engagement / Housewarming Party

One of my co-workers and great friend, Kirsten, recently got engaged and bought a new house so I and another fellow co-worker, Julie decided it'd be a great idea to throw a surprise party for the two! Prior to my vacation Julie and I got all of the decor prepared and details figured out. Kirsten and Daniel will be getting married next September 14th and their colors will be dark purple and burnt orange so we incorporated these colors into the party.
 

Julie made this cute Love sign out of pictures of the couple.

We made garland with purple/orange scrapbook paper in different sizes and strung it on twine.

Food was all labeled with frames we spray painted purple/orange and used chalkboard paint and chalk.


The most yummy drink!

I had this frame that we spray painted purple and then Julie filled in with their "love" story.

Found these cardboard letters (Kirsten & Daniel) which we also spray painted and added some cute flowers and doilies.

Delicious sugar cookies in the couple's colors, how cute are they?!

Thanks to Cake Face Bake Shop- if you haven't been it's a must try!

The happy couple - Kirsten & Daniel with Patty boy and I

Kirsten, Julie, and I- Great job to Julie!
The party turned out great and I'm looking forward to helping Kirsten along the way this next year as she plans for her big day!
 
Hope you all had a great weekend..I'm NOT looking forward to going back to work tomorrow. Hopefully I'll get back in the swing of things quick though. September is shaping up to be just as busy as August was- here we go.
 
Much Love~
Amber