Thursday, October 16, 2008

Yummy Sweetness

Our weekend in Savannah came and went quickly and we didn't get to do everything on our to-do list---eat pizza at one of my favorites, vinnie van go-go's (so sad)----learn how to cook Vietnamese food (but we sure ate lots of it and boy was it yuuuuuuummy!)---go on a ghost tour...

but it was so great to see everyone and finally meet the twins!

It seemed like all we did was eat all weekend long! Mothergoose had her first taste of grits and eggs, Mommy D's egg rolls & bun thit heo nuong (2 of my favorites!!!). Bun thit heo nuong is a Vietnamese rice noodle dish served with grilled pork. yum!

bun thit heo nuong

In helping Mommy D prepare for the baby shower, I had my first experience of peeling shrimp. I can't even say i enjoyed it just a little bit...it only confirmed my reasons why i don't eat shrimp unless its deep fried and tastes more like a coconut than a shrimp! She made a wonderful spread of vietnamese dishes with enough left overs to feed us for the entire weekend!! How lucky we are that she's such an amazing cook! Mothergoose copied down some of her recipies so we can make them back home in Chicago.


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vietnamese spread and michael's head


Our trip to the Pirate House was another delicious meal despite the fact that the crab stew didn't agree with Captain J and i forgot my eye patch and Arrrlene at home :( We enjoyed a southern buffet with Honey Pecan Chicken, Squash Casserole, Sweet Potatoes, Buttermilk Biscuits, Banana Pudding & more!

poor Juan!

My favorite part of the trip was definitely spending time with the babies. Although babies don't have much of a personality until they're a bit older, I found myself in awe, staring at them for hours!! Everything about them is so sweet...their tiny little fingers, their baby smell, the funny faces they make when they're stretching AND pooping! Ahhh sweetness!


Thursday, October 9, 2008

Georgia On My Mind

As the week finally comes to an end, Georgia is definitely on my mind! I'm in much need for a little weekend getaway. Tomorrow we're headed to Savannah to see Emory & Grayson, the first Doan grandchildren. I'm so excited to meet our twin nieces for the first time!!

Mothergoose is coming with me, her first trip to the good ole peach state. Too bad peach picking season is over already but at least we get to go pumpkin picking next weekend though...yippie! We have a fun filled weekend planned so no need to cry over peaches.

So far here are our exciting plans:
* baby shower
* river street
* grab a slice of pizza at vinnie van go-go's...yum!
* forsythe park
* dinner at pirate house (can i wear my eye patch & bring Arrrlene?)
* learn how to cook vietnamese food


Lisa & I with Arrrlene (parrot)


Well gotta run...time to pack!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Where's My Frequent Buyer Points?!?!?

One of My favorite stores happens to be Michael's. I could spend all my money there (besides the apple store). And I do spend all my money there! due to their really annoying coupon policies. how great would it be if they would let you use more than 1 coupon at a time...even ones that are expired! or how about a coupon for your entire order once in awhile instead of off just 1 item?!? my other favorite store bbb does it, why can't Michael's? Or at least offer some sort of frequent buyer point program..sheesh!

Well, enough complaining about my favorite store, on to more exciting things like these awesome new circle cutters that i found there! I can't decide between the curvy cutter or the circle scissors...hmmm?!!? no more making circle patterns out of upsidedown cups and plates!


Friday, October 3, 2008

A Headache & Blisters

My head is pounding and my fingers are covered in blisters. Why you ask? A late night of crafting with a glue gun! I need to work on my gluing techniques so I stop burning my finger tips..it makes it very hard to type the next day!

Tuesday I received a call from a Barbara Glass from Lake Magazine to see if I would make bouquets for a wedding photo shoot this weekend. I was delighted for the opportunity to have my work published in a magazine so I had to get to work fast to meet the deadline. The past 2 nights I've been up very late making bouquets, boutonnierres, flowergirl baskets & headwreaths...hence my pounding headache!

Here are a few pics I took last night. Once I get the pics from the shoot I'll post them on here. Til then, I need to get my etsy shop up and running!!!


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Thanks to Erin Casey from Bella Bridesmaid in Chicago for the referral!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Up & Running!

After creating my blog months ago, I've finally decided to start blogging! This blog will be my creative space to display all my projects and whatever else I find interesting!

This past weekend my college roommate Angie took engagement pictures for burgerboy and I. We started off in the West Loop and then headed back to Lakeview to take pics in front of the house burgerboy used to live in (where we met).



Check out her blog to see a preview. Can't wait to see the rest! thanks Angie!