Monday, September 24, 2012

Hunter's Wisdom

Hunter got his wisdom teeth taken out a week ago.  I just had to post a few pictures.  

This man is tough.  He didn't get put all the way to sleep- so he was conscious for all the pushing and yanking and finally pulling.  

I had to leave the room. 

He took it slow that first day but then by Sunday and especially Monday he was back to normal! 

Never seen anything like that.  

Good job, dear.  


The Boyntons


Hunter's sister just younger than him got married this past weekend.  Brittany and Chris Boynton.  September 21st.  Which is sweetly Chris's parents AND grandparents wedding anniversary as well.  AAAWWWWW...

This is the first Garner wedding since ours.  It was very fun to be a part of the wedding as an official family member this time.  

And Garners know how to do weddings.  

This is Hunter manning the heat with cutie June as we're waiting for Brittany to get ready and come out.

During pictures Hunter also got to hold June which was quite hilarious because she's not a light child.  

See her cute rolls here:


The Boyntons:




The reception was the shabby chic/ vintage/ estate sale looking/ trendy wedding of the year.  

Hunter's mom and dad put in SO MUCH work to make this wedding the cutest whimsical theme ever.  

LOVE the umbrella ceiling. 

Aunt Linda contracted this Lemonade stand which now proudly is owned by our family for any party-ing needs.  And yes, EACH guest got their own glass jar with cute lid and straw.  

The tables were a work of art in themselves.  My awesome sister in law and gal pal Sarah put together each table's theme and staged all the props and flowers.  

The chairs were also bought, painted,  and decorated for this event.  

Quilted bunting was homemade by my party queen mother in law. 


Cakes that echo our look back in 2009 were scrumptious as well as beautiful.

Here's some detail of a center piece. 


The big picture. 


I just still love weddings.  Even after 10 hours of set up and clean up.  The whole "you'll remember this day the rest of your life" and all the details and sweet memories that are molded on these special days make me butterfly with happiness.  

Each and every bride and groom deserve as much support, work, smiles and love that Chris and Brittany got last Friday.  

Congratulations, guys! 

Monday, September 10, 2012

Brittany's Bridal Shower

Hunter's sister Brittany is getting hitched in two weeks.  That means parties.  
She has this vintage/ mismatched/ homey theme going on.  She also loves Italian food.  So us sisters and in-laws threw her a banging shower.  

Can't get enough of this table set up.   As you can see it's all I took pictures of.  




This was the aftermath when I finally got the place cleaned up.  The bunting on the windows was also throughout the house.  



Old Stuff:


I LOVE PLANNING MENUS.

Brittany's Shower Menu

Salami Pesto Bruschetta
Smoked Salmon Bruschetta
Artichoke Bruschetta
Tomato/ Basil/ Mozzerella Bruschetta
Stuffed Veggie Mushrooms
Balsamic Chicken Tortellini Salad
Antipasta Kabobs 
Roast Beef and Provolone Paninis
Veggies and Spinach Dip

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Drop Cookies
Salted Nutella Truffles
Cheesecake Bites

Ice Water
Fruity Lemonade

I LOVE SHOWERS.

75 degrees and counting



Anxiously Awaiting Autumn (aka how to fake Fall in Arizona) 

Burn a pumpkin candle  

Turn the AC colder

Start baking

Make a Christmas list

Take pictures/ post about it being 75 degrees at 7am

Ignore the fact that it's still 106 degrees at 4pm

Sign up for a Turkey Trot

Shop online for Holiday decorations (too hot to go shopping)

Polish your nails with Fall colors

Make hot cocoa.  (then put it in the fridge for two hours and drink chocolate milk)

Prep for your Halloween costume(s)