Jana's Wine and Cheese Party

Saturday night our good friend's Jana and Brian had a Wine and Cheese party at their house. I had originally planned on showing up around 7:30pm with Andrew but somehow got talked in to going over there at 1:00 to help bake all day. We made a bunch of yummy stuff! I made a Pinecone cheese Spread (cheese spread with almonds) which turned out pretty cool. I also made a dessert, a cheese/veggie platter and a tomato basil cheese dip. I must say...I felt a little like Betty Crocker! The party was really fun. We got to hang out with some co-workers and some of Jana's family. Yes...that is a glass of wine in my hand...I did drink a little bit since that was the theme of the night. However, I still don't particularly like the stuff! Maybe one day I'll acquire a taste for it. :) Until then, Ill stick to my regular party drink...diet coke!

A visit long overdue!!

It was my best friend Erin's birthday this past weekend - she turned 25! She is one of the most important people in my life and I have known her now for over 14 years. We have so many fun memories together and I love her to pieces. The party was a lot of fun. Her boyfriend Robert, got her a cake that couldn't have been more perfect! He got a picture blown up of her when we were in 7th grade. We used to take "modeling" pictures in her room. This particular picture was taken by me sometime in 1996. She was a little embarassed but we all thought it was hilarious!

Our other best friend Sara - who moved out to Georgia about a year and a half ago, came out to surprise Erin for her birthday! I hadn't seen her since she left so needless to say - it was a visit that was long overdue! We were so excited to see her. I have really missed her over the past year. We got to spend some time together at Erin's party Friday night. It was a fun couple of hours - but not long enough. Sara had to fly back home Sunday afternoon so I won't get to see her again until next year when she flys out to be in my wedding. I wish we could have hung out longer. Love you Sara...xoxo

A day at the pool...

Yesterday, my good friend Kristy and her little boy Braylon came over to my new apartment. It was a beautiful day out so we went and hung out at the pool. Our pool is amazing! There was hardly anyone there so it was nice to be able to hang out, just the three of us. Braylon was so cute in the pool. He loved being in the water with his mommy. We chased him around the pool as he tried to climb up stairs and play on the loungechairs. Of course Kristy and I wanted to lay out and get a tan - but Braylon wanted to do anything but relax. Go figure! After about an hour or so, he started to get super cranky! But luckily, we managed to get some adorable pictures before we had to call it a day! I love spending time with them...Braylon is so fun to play with! Oh and Kristy - your fun to hang out with too! :)

We're Moving!!!

Finally!!! This weekend is moving weekend. We will be moving into our new apartment all day Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Our new apartment complex is located in Irvine...only 5 minutes from my work! We are so excited to finally be living together! Its been a long time coming...

If any of you are around this weekend, give us a call and stop by to see our new home. :)

Calvin + Laura = Married

About a year ago, I was sitting at my desk at work when a co-worker of mine approached me about of friend of his who had just gotten engaged. He knew I was a wedding coordinator so he asked if he could pass along my information to her. Well, sure enough, his friend Laura emailed me a few days later requesting to meet us to discuss the possibility of coordinating her March 2008 wedding. Fast forward about 11 months later to Friday March 28, 2008. The day had come so quickly! I couldn't believe that their wedding day had arrived. The wedding was held in San Juan Capistrano at Rancho Capistrano. The weather couldn't have been better that day. It was an outdoor ceremony and reception. We spent a few hours hanging white lights, placing the favors, and setting up the seating charts. Everything was so beautiful. Laura and Calvin picked out great Spring colors. They chose Rainbows as their florist...as you can tell from the pictures above, the flowers were beautiful. The cake was made by Heidelberg Pastry Shop - I personally had a slice and it was yummy! Their DJ was a favorite of ours, Danny with NYC DJ's. Their photographers were Daniel and Reta Treat with Verge Photography who were friends of Laura and Calvins from Colorado. Their pictures were amazing. All in all, I'm so glad to have been given the privledge to be a part of their special day. They were an amazing couple to work with and we wish them all the best!

Landon is 5

Tonight we are going to dinner with Andrew's nephew Landon to celebrate his 5th birthday. The pictuer above is the card I made for him at work today. I can't believe he is going to be 5. Andrew and I started dating right after Landon was born. So I have had the pleasure of watching that little baby grow up into a handsome little man! He is the cutest thing. He is so outgoing and says the funniest things! He looks so much like his Uncle Andrew too. :) He makes me look forward to having kids of mine own someday. Happy Birthday Landon! We love you so much!

Seeing Double

I had to post this picture because I thought it was the funniest thing. Lindsay, a girl that I work with, came to work on Wednesday of last week wearing the exact same outfit that I was wearing. Girls in my office have dressed alike before, but never like this! I mean, just look at the way we both buttoned our sweaters? I guess great minds think alike...yeah for black and white!