NYC Day I

  Matt & I traveled to New York City to visit my little sister the other weekend. It was a quick trip and we we crammed a lot of sights into just a few days. First stop - a stroll through Central Park.

Then a delicious brunch at Bergdorf Goodmans overlooking the park. The chairs were so unusual - Matt looks like he's on a throne!

Then we met AB once she was off of work. A happy reunion with my little sis :) So proud of my big city girl. That glass building is the entrance to the Apple store.

We had to stop by FAO Schwartz - I wanted to buy practically everything for my little niece or nephew on the way - Matt reminded me that the giraffe wouldn't fit in the suitcase.

Then AB showed us around her campus which  was beautiful! We had to do a little shopping of course...

Then dinner in Little Italy - yum yum!

After that - Times Square where we saw my favorite couple - William & Kate. I LOVE Kate and was thrilled to see her in the flesh (wax). Madame Trousseau's was hilarious and if you're in the city - you should stop by!

All that in just one day! More to come from day two next time.

Monograms & Mimosas for Taylor

My sweet cousin Taylor is tying the knot this summer and we showered her with monogrammed gifts galore the other weekend. It was a wonderful shower and Taylor was surrounded by lots of family & friends.

The beautiful bride-to-be

My Nana loves garden flags, so I gave her this flag during the week of my wedding last year. It was only fitting that we pull it out again for Taylor's shower :) The flowers, on the otherhand, started out pretty, but got just a little to close to the candles and...well... there was just a little smoke. Ooops!

Taylor's grandmothers  - Mrs. Cobb & Nana

 Aunt Leslie, Kensley & Taylor

 Just a few of her cute gifts.

I can't wait to celebrate with Taylor & Tripp in July. She's going to such a beautiful bride.

Love you Taylor!

Mother's Day 2012

Matt & I traveled to South Carolina for Mother's Day weekend and we were able to see both of our sweet mamas and 3 grandmothers. The weekend started off with a Monogram bridal shower for my cousin, Taylor - (pictures soon to come) -  then we spent Saturday afternoon in Greenwood and hit the road for Powdersville Saturday evening to see the Reeses. Anna Bryce joined us for the car ride back to Atlanta on Sunday evening, and was even kind enough to let me take her to the airport on Monday at 4:30 a.m. to catch a flight back to NYC.   Lots of driving, but well worth it!

I was reminded last weekend of how blessed I am to have a mother, mother-in-law & grandmothers with hearts of gold. I couldn't ask for better role models, and I love each of them so very much. Here a few pics of the mamas I love.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tounge. Proverbs 31:26

Mrs. Cindy- sporting her Mother's Day gifts.

"Shake what your Mama gave 'ya!"

 

Better Late Than Never

I finally got around to uploading some older pictures and came across a few goodies from Christmas last year. I can't believe it's already May - Christmas doesn't seem that long ago. Here's our pretty little tree - #1. Matt was kind and patient as I made him hold up almost every tree on the lot for my examination. Sweet husband. 

And after lots of lights & decorations....

Such a unique gift from my crafty pal Jennifer. She made this using our wedding invitation!

Matt & also hosted a little shin dig at our new apartment. It was a good mix of work friends, PC buddies and my law school friends. We are truly blessed to have great friends in Atlanta.

Atlanta Botanical Gardens

After living in the hobbit hole/garden last year, I developed quite a love for all things green. So, I was super excited to finally visit Atlanta Botanical Gardens a few weeks ago. It's only a few minutes from our apartment, and it is truly a treasure in the city.

Oh how I love orchids. If only I could learn how to keep them alive...

 These two were my favorites for sure.

So maybe one day, when we have a yard, we'll try to spruce it up like this.

Yeah right! Pictures of my puny Marigolds & Basil to come next time.