Hodge Podge

I am tired. Dog tired. Hubby and I decided to skip even purchasing cards for each other this year for Valentine's because the truth of the situation is that neither of us needs another thing to worry about at this time.

However, our children will be spoiled yet again for a holiday. And, contrary to assumptions, I do not like to shop. So, this weekend really wasn't the best weekend to take care of the Valentine shopping. Next year I think I will just do it the week after Christmas and be done.

Work is busy....and fantastic (most days!). My little business was featured on another major event blog this week and I couldn't be more proud. I have also had the honor of being placed on the preferred vendor list at a very special place in Highlands, NC. While this does not mean I will be called on every weekend by brides booking this venue, it is an honor to be on such a list for a location so prestigious and esteemed in customer service. Typically it takes several weddings to be placed on this event and I did it with one! Attention to detail and customer service is paramount in this industry!

Today we went to a memorial service for the father of an old friend of mine. As far as memorials go, it was the best one I have ever been to and probably very much similar to something I would like held for myself when I pass on. After this memorial we came home and Hubby & I were playing with Macho Man. He made one of those baby faces that looked like an old man. To which I said, "you are going to be a cute old man one day"......and then I got a little sad, because I realized that that will be a phase in my baby's life that he and I won't share. I won't be around (more than likely) to see him as a cute old man. As a parent you try to never think of NOT being there for your child, no matter what their age.

The school year is rapidly coming to an end and while this makes me a little sad since Birdie will be at "big" school next year with Lovebug, I have NEVER been so ready for summer to get here. I look forward to some lazy days hanging out with all my little people.

Hubby is still enjoying his job....as am I and the Lovely Ladies.

Now to go make some pineapple and bacon cupcakes for treats for the neighbors. I found a recipe that I must try and I figure....who doesn't like bacon!?!!

Featured!

I don't post much about work here (heck, here lately I just don't post!) but check out wedsavvy for my latest work creation!!

snow days

We are snowed in again today and I am beginning to get cabin fever. The wife likes to get out and about and this is really putting a damper on that. Maybe I should take it as a sign from God to take down the Christmas tree....yes, it's still up. Don't judge. I like to keep it up until Jan. 2 normally anyway because I like the lights and this year I had an out of town wedding that weekend and we were out of town again last weekend....and we will be out of town again this weekend! yikes! That would also explain why I am refusing to even bother to put the suitcases away at this time! Some quick updates from the Faithful family
*I did a wedding for a friend of 16 years. While it was beautiful, I have decided I will never go
down that path with a friend again. Enough said on that.
*Lovebug and Birdie were flower girls at said wedding. They were the cutest flower girls ever.
And Birdie, being the entertainer and all, started telling us that morning that she was going to
give a concert at the wedding. I thought she was kidding. She was not. She had the stylist do
her hair "like Taylor Swift" and then at the reception she talked the band into letting her sing
a Taylor Swift song....all by herself. There she sat perched on the stool, barefoot and all,
singing "Love Story"....and there I sat just yards away crying my eyes out!!!!
*Speaking of Birdie, it's almost time to register her for "real" school!! No more just having her
here with me for most of the week...or if we just decide to stay home from school.
*Lovebug has decided she wants to go to Harvard since they had the first dental school in the
US. If any of you win the lottery can you pretty please split it with me?
*Macho Man is growing and changing every day. Some mornings it's like you can visibly see
where he grew during the night. He loves brushing his teeth, doing "cheers" with his cup,
watching his dog and play, play, playing! He's still too chicken to walk...3rd child of mine to
NOT walk until after their first birthday!

so long...

How has it been a month since the last time I posted? When I first started blogging I felt like I had so much more to say. Now, I'm so busy hurrying from one task to another that, while I still read blogs, the thought process seems to have escaped me as to writing my own blog posts! I have been swamped with weddings (which I am very thankful for), the Hubby has yet another new job (which brings me even more happiness!), I have 3 children (which brings me the most happiness), but all of these things combined make it where I barely have time to clean my house...or decorate like I want for the holidays. This past year has brought MANY struggles, but it feels like we are moving forward and upward and it feels so good. I hope to pop in a little more often over the next few months, but know that even if I'm not writing, I'm still reading!

Password!

Ok, I have tried and tried to comment on several blogs and blogger keeps telling me my password is incorrect! Is anyone else having this problem?

sigh

Tonight I put to bed a baby boy. Tomorrow I will wake up to a "big" boy. Where did the last year go? How is he already one? And how can I be so happy about his milestone and so sad about knowing there will no longer be an "official" baby in the house? (sigh)

Just because...

he is the cutest little Tiger in the whole wide world!! Thank you Tiffiney Photography for being such a talented bestie and going along with all my photo op ideas for the little Faithfuls. Macho Man will be sporting this exact same jersey for many, many years during this time of year for a photograph so we can show the progression of how he grew to be a big, strong and handsome Tiger!!

You can visit www.tiffineyphotography.com to see some more of her amazing work!