April 14, 2012

my son - elliot

well, here is the reason for my absence... a beautiful baby boy! 
elliot was born on august 19th, 2011
in these pictures he is 7 months & 2 weeks old

he is a funny little boy, constantly making noise (even in his sleep)
smiles a lot, laughs a lot!
he is most animated before his bath in the evenings
he just gets so excited - sometimes he just screams at the top of his lungs. for fun of course!
these pictures were taken during out pre-bath play time


 his fuzzy hair and gummy smile get me every time


one of my favorite parts of his nursery.  this little shelf holds books given to Elliot by a close friend, my childhood stuffed animal Fivel, my husband's childhood stuffed animal Odie, Elliot's baptismal gift from our church and a little figurine given by a close relative.  the flags that hang as a border in the nursery were made by my dear friend for one of our baby showers. the silver E is from anthropology


before a splash attack (hand model: Matt Nunn)


hello handsome

April 13, 2012

love is sweet

after almost a year without posting... i'm back!
i had the honor of helping throw this bridal shower for a life-long friendthere she is now! the bride-to-be glowing & stoked about opening gifts!


im ashamed to admit that this was the first time i've had a macaroon. it was amazing & i can't wait to eat 1,000 more.

a beautiful shower guest (my 95 year old grandmother) admiring pictures of the bride & groom

shower favors (a single tulip in an IKEA vase)

location & food: amelie's french bakery charlotte, nc
flowers: harris teeter
banners: DIY by yours truely