Just a few pretty scenes
that capture this glorious season…
Votives lined up on the stairs
How simple yet so magical
Wouldn’t you love to sleep in this room on Christmas Eve?
And enjoy every night of Winter
curled up in a chair in this room ?
Have a warm and cozy weekend :)
Hard to believe…
but in 18 days
Hannah and Jeremy will be tying the knot!
Referring back to one of my older posts…
this lovely picture may ring a bell?
I have always wanted a Christmas wedding.
I began planning my own December 1983 wedding…
until God decided He had other plans for Joe and me.
We were happily married in April 1983.
But is there truly anything more glorious
then freshly fallen snow
and our Savior’s birth??
I have been dreaming of a White Christmas wedding
for many years now
but not too white
if you know what I mean :)
After my Dickens Christmas
in McKinney TX…
I am loving vintage Christmases even more.
I have discovered the artist behind reproduction glitter houses.
Cody Foster designs these glitter houses that I love…
Unfortunately, they are pricey and that makes me mad because I love them.
Why is everything so expensive?
So cool! Love this look…
BUT not much time to covet these days…
I have a wedding to tend to :)
Some days…
you just need to wear jewelry.
I have plenty…
yet I wear the same earrings every day.
BUT…
Don’t we all know someone who makes us think…
I need to wear my jewelry more??
The caption to this picture
actually read…
“Dallas makes me want to put on All my jewelry at the same time”
It made me smile because
in some cases it is true.
AND that’s what makes Texas so FUN :)
At Hannah’s Bridal Shower…
my sister from the Cleveland area
and my Findlay friend…
had on the same adorable dress!
Thankfully, PEOPLE magazine wasn’t there to publish them on that horrid…
Who Wore It Best page!
They BOTH looked so cute and wore it differently…
UNTIL my sister noticed….
THEY were both WEARING THE EXACT SAME darn earrings!
How crazy is that??
Coincidentally, my friend grew up in the Cleveland area.
Which explains her great fashion sense :)
In fact, her dad was the football coach at the high school I attended.
I remind her that he was absolutely The hottest teacher around!
AND I mean SMOKIN’!!
However,
Queen Elizabeth was mortified that they showed up in the same dress.
I could tell by her expression….
that matching outfits aren’t her “cup of Tea”.
Thankfully…
she and I didn't wear the same
lovely tiffany blue ensemble.
Happy Friday, Friends :)
My thoughtful friends hosted a beautiful
BRIDAL SHOWER for Hannah on Saturday.
IT was held at the SWAN HOUSE tea room and
was TIFFANY inspired.
The hostesses combined Hannah’s favorite things….
tea parties, Audrey Hepburn & her Breakfast At Tiffany’s, family and friends.
It couldn’t have been more perfect!
The Tiffany box styled cake….
tasted as good as it looked.
The bride’s special chair…
displayed Hannah’s new monogram.
The tiers of food were delicious
accompanied by a cup of Royal Wedding tea.
The Swan House’s signature swans floated on the top tier.
Beautiful!
Needless to say….
Hannah was overwhelmed with emotion
and gratitude for such a beautiful shower
even with the December date change….
especially when all the guests shared their feelings for her.
My sweet mother’s tribute
started the tears flowing.
Hannah had plenty of help opening
her wonderful array of gifts.
Including a Tiffany’s champagne/ice bucket.
And a MRS COATES rhinestone tank from Ashley
in tiffany blue….of course.
And she is wearing a darling monogrammed apron with her new initials
And Emily even bought Evelyn one to match it with her own name written on it.
What great gifts!
And my sister’s signature gift…
an antique chair hand painted by her.
The names and date are on the back.
This is a little rocker.
How special for all her nieces.
And a bottle of JUST MARRIED wine
from my favorite Napa winery;
Swanson Winery.
IT was such a special time
for me and Hannah alike….
“All because Two people fell in love”
It is hard to thank people for creating a lifetime memory.
There really aren’t adequate words.
It’s a heart thing.
But thank you…to all the hostesses and all who shared in our joy.
It was a shower that was truly
Hannah’s “cup of tea” :)
My “NEW LIFE” in Texas
Confirmed everything I previously
believed my son-in-law was…
HE is a man who is STRONG enough to endure any obstacle….
including a freezing cold delivery room.
Abby was very hot…
therefore the room was kept very cold.
HE is a man who LOVES my daughter…
and who is HER rock.
HE is an encourager and always positive
even through difficult times.
Including a second epidural and
the scary heart rate drops
of his son.
HE is a FAMILY man…
whose Uncle Rick and Aunt Judy
and cousins Sophie and Zack came at 5pm on Wednesday to see a baby born.
They stuck around for 8 solid hours…
until a baby WAS born at 12:05 am Thursday morning; October 14th!
The kids stayed home from school the next day and it was Judy’s birthday on the 13th.
What an unselfish birthday Aunt!
Plus…
Zachary was scheduled to receive an award at a school assembly in the morning!
Judy called the teacher to POSTPONE the award
because being with family was more important!
NOW… those are strong FAMILY values!
That’s why I knew Chris would be a FAMILY GUY.
HE is a man who PREPARES and takes any JOB very seriously…
He memorized a library video that taught
swaddling techniques.
Hence…I call him a “Master Swaddler” and
Landry a “Little Burrito” after daddy swaddles him.
HE is a man who does the RIGHT THING.
He would do everything for his family’s safety and happiness.
I also call him the “Baby Whisperer”
because he could calm his boy like no one else.
HE is a man who does the DIRTY WORK
because his bedridden wife couldn’t and
his father-in-law would rather not :)
HE is a man who stole my daughter’s heart…
because he knows how to LOVE.
He knows how to be a great husband
and exceptional daddy.
After all, he has incredible role models.
Thank you, Brad and Suzi!
I was there to see my son-in-law
do EVERYTHING I knew he could do
and so much more!
I was so impressed…
What a MAN! What a HUSBAND!
What a blessed SON you are…
Thank You, Chris :)
