I'd come!

I wanted to show off the SPA PARTY invites that we handmade for Ellyana's end of the school year party. I borrowed the idea from http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2011/02/diy-spa-birthday-party-invitations.html,  just adapted for our colors and used different materials. Kelly, Carrie, and I assembled these in a few hours on Sunday. They were fun to make and I think they turned out FABULOUSLY!

SPA Eye Masks - Cute, Huh!

And a really simple DIY.  We used hot pink cardstock, I was lucky enough to score some Zebra-print wrapping paper for the centers, and black ribbon - then we got cutting and modge-podging.  Easy peasy.

Let me just tell you that the Zebra print and hot pink does not end here.  The party's in two weeks, so you'll see!

                                          

The Weekend All Wrapped Up

Even though the weekend brought more sickness, G got our bug, it was still a busy one where we had to leave Daddy behind on the couch.

Cake by Mrs. Nancy

Sawyer Grant had his first Birthday and party on Saturday, May 21.  A whale of a time party!  Best decor and activities around!  Happy Birthday, Saw! 
                                        

Callie ready with her whale bloomers



Callie and I spent Saturday night out..with Carrie and El - we stayed up too late and the girls loved it.  We 'flea marketed' on Sunday and Carrie got some great finds!  We also made some really cute invites for Elly's SPA PARTY this weekend (stay tuned for a post on them!).

Cal intent on Colt's program

Colter in the stripes (all excited)

Colter had a Pre-School Program on Sunday evening and BOY!, was he excited. Not so much for his singing, but to see us all there cheering him on. He wanted to bolt off the stage twice and quickly remembered to back up and keep singing. How cute!

I love this pic!  These cousins truly adore each other and it warms my heart!

Chessie Layne

It was not my intention to leave you hangin'.. but there's been a BIG event and a big sickness (well, a stomach bug but BLECK).  On to the big event..  I witnessed the birth of my second niece, Chessie Layne, on May 12 - born to Cassie and Shawn.  Leaving home at 2 a.m. to travel to Roanoke for the scheduled induction WAS all it was cracked up to be - an exciting day ahead.  All went smoothly, and Chessie came face-up at 4:15 p.m., weighing 7.13.8 lbs with a head full of dark hair.  She was just perfect.  I am so thankful to have been present for such a joyous event.  I know this little girl, like the other cousins that precede her, is going to bring so much happiness and 'new' life to our family.


Chessie Layne on Day Two

I got to spend five days with her before the bug sent me packing.  It was rough on Cal and I and we hated to leave.  Now the countdown is on.  Just 8 more days till I see Chessie again! 

Congratulations Cassie and Shawn on your beautiful daughter!  You have lots of love to give her. xoxo, from her Aunt DeeDee

Fifth of May

Happy four years to Gordon (and I)!  We celebrated our wedding anniversary on Thursday - those four years came and went quickly (as the almost nine total years together have); so, I'm glad they've all been spent  WITH THE ONE I LOVE!  Our anni always brings back fond memories of our wedding day; we did it up in style with all our family and friends and those memories will last a lifetime!  No rain on the fifth of May this year - quite different from Cinco de Mayo 2007; come to think of it, it hasn't rained on a single anniversary yet.  What's life and love without dancing in the rain though?

Photos by Bruce Nelson Photography

And to top this year off, G got me a second diamond band just like the one you see in the pic.  It's exactly the same as my original band..just for the other side of my engagement ring.  Just like when I got that, I couldn't take my eyes of my hand and those same 'giddy' feelings of spending the rest of my life with GFP IV came rushing in.  I won't even mention the lousy gift I gave him.  Isn't he the best?

There are things happening in the WORLD..

and my blog just doesn't know about it.  I know you all do, but I may need to look back on these times.

Official Photo by Hugo Burnand

A royal wedding took place on April 29.  A real life fairytale.  But hey, I had one of those of my own just about 4 years ago to the dot.. a fairytale wedding that is.  Prince William and Kate Middleton were married, now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and the whole world watched!  Katherine was beautiful and classic and ROYAL. Wishing my dear friends (ha!) a lifetime of happiness!



photo courtesy of yahoo.com

On Sunday May 1, Osama Bin Laden was killed by US Navy Seals. His assassination comes 15 years after he declared war on the US and 10 years after the 9/11 attacks. Bin Laden's death has dominated news all week. It is an ongoing political bloodbath. I thank our armed forces for their service and for fulfilling this mission.



AND there have actually been things happening in the GLEBE and 'round about that I haven't posted on either.  The Wiatt's hosted an "EGGxcellent"  Hunt for all the kiddos on the Saturday before Easter.  We really enjoyed a good time had by all.  Callie visited the Easter Bunny at Yankee Candle that day, also.  And of course, the Easter Bunny brought a basket full or ten.  Here's some photos to share:



The ER.

Saturday Night; Movie & Pizza Night ended in the ER at Walter Reed with Callie as the patient. Heck!, we didn't even get to eat the pizza or start the movie. While Court, Jess, Kel, and I were out picking it up, Colter and Callie got into the COPPERTONE SPF 50 and it ended up in her kitchen set bowl, all over her room, clothes, and in both EYES. Poor baby could not even open them. And you'd think all those tears could wash it away..nuh uh. We got home just as Gordon was removing the lotion with a rag...after some debate, we decided not to 'play' with her vision and to take her for a proper eye wash and professional look at her eyes.

(photo taken after the eye wash, eyes in much better shape, hair not so much! can we say coppertone lubed?!)

At 20 months old, she really wasn't having it (and I can't blame her - she was in P.A.I.N.). Of course, the ER was slow(ish) but as soon as her eyes got flushed things started improving and she was getting back to her happy-self. Mimi, Care, and El came to check in with her at the hospital. Bedtime was after 2 a.m. since she got her second wind after recovery. Sunday morning she awoke (to Auntie Kel) with bright blue, UNPUFFY, UNSWOLLEN, not red, and very healthy eyes! < -- run on, I know.. but I was a happy Momma. Traumatic for her and for me. It is so hard to see your baby in pain. SO. HARD.

THE CULPRIT