The "C" party postponement . . .

so we were supposed to host the "C" party 3 years ago but then . . .

this happened.

this lovely shot was taken on halloween, 2008. i could have been a bag of Cantaloupes or a Colossal {not so} hot mess. what i was - was expectant mama to C & P {and Consequently on week 7 of hospital bed rest.}

in retrospect, it wasn't the greatest idea to give birth to my only 2 children, three days after halloween {yes, this is 3 days BEFORE i gave birth} and apparently make-up and brushing my hair were already out of the question? a tradition i've somewhat managed to maintain . . .

anyhoot, it makes for quite a busy time of year these days - back to back parties for the C fam.

but i totes would not change a thing. as they say, all's well that ends well.

get ready for some uber-sappy posts as my munchkins' birthday approaches . . . 2 weeks out and i'm listening to 'seasons of love' on repeat and crying daily. obvs.

and the 2009 "C" party pics coming at you in a couple of hours.

in case you are wondering. . .

so i'm juggling a few too many balls in the air right now. unfortch, the blog will be neglected because of it. but i promise it's going to make for some amazebalz posts when all is said and done - so PLEASE - stay tuned.

even if my posts are brief, i'll still try to write everyday and obvi i'll post the 'C' party tomorrow followed by the "S" next wednesday. and some happy thoughts sprinkled in between.

love youuuuuuus.

frenchie friday: morning snooze

after letting my frenchies sleep in bed with me last night, i'm a bit groggy this am. too bad i have to do stuff and they just get to lay around all day.
i'm inspired by this image from glorious wedding blog snippet & ink.

check out the entire blessed event here.
also reminds me of my fave dog collars at pecan pie puppies.
happy friday! i hope you can squeeze in some zzzzzs this rainy morn {especially if you were at maddie's with me last night}

rainy day read

one of my faves for a very strong and beautiful friend on this gloomy day.

you've come a long way, baby!

the M party

ahhhh. . . the M party. . .
there were margaritas. pretty much all i can tell you.
these pics are jogging a few memories. a few.
i can tell you that mary lou retton and the mail order bride won the costume contest and not only chose the letter "C" but acted it out.

in no particular order, i spy . . .

maverick
marathon runner
metal head
milli vanilli
mail order bride
mad cow
marcel marceau {mime}
ronald macdonald
michael jackson
massholes
mariachis {the dogs. obvs. notice looloo's mini-guitar from the american girl collection}
mary catherine gallagher {yours truly}
monica lewinski {nailed it}
mo and marge simpson
martha! {with george playing the role of francesca}
monkey
madonna
marilyn monroe
missing
monk
mardi gras
magnet {chick}
mary had a little lamb
magnum PI
marblehead mom
maid
mickey mouse
mcdreamy

what Might you have been?

one more must-see!

for my dear miss lu of chocolate creative design. {creator of mr. hoot and soooo much more!}

the cha cha chocolate clutch.

swooooon!

oh, ms. spade, why must you tempt me so? all. the. time.

must-see. . . tuesday?

sorry i didn't check in yesterday but hopefully everyone was enjoying the "holiday". here in new england we had ridiculously unseasonable high temps and it was glorious.

lil hoot helped a sweet friend with a sip & see over the weekend and i am looking so forward to sharing some images from the day. i was truly honored to be a part of it.

okay, so a couple of things to check out today . . .

this donut-themed shower from a beautiful mess. adorbs!

pre-order the new steve jobs biography. what a wonderful gift for someone. RIP steve. can't wait to learn more about you.

and last but far from least, everyone's favorite design star, got hitched on saturday!

congrats, meg and randy! happy, happy, happy!
can't wait to share some special deets from meg and handsome ransom's nuptials.