Little Girl Party

My friend Amy has started a fun tradition, a "Little Girl Party." Amy invites the neighbor's girls, her niece, and me. I'm included to kick up the girly factor. :) I'm sure the girl’s parents enjoy a night out without the kids. Last year we made cupcakes and decorated them. It was lots of fun and I learned that even though little girls are adorable, they can be really messy. I don't do well with messes. Guess, I'm going to have problems when I have kids. :)

This year we dressed up and had a photo shoot. I LOVE photo shoots. (M.C.~if you're reading this remember our photo shoot in London?) We made cotton candy, which was a bust. Don't buy the little cotton candy machines from Bed Bath and Beyond or Wal-mart. You spend a long time spinning a paper cone in the machine, only to get about 4 bites of cotton candy. It reminded me of the Snoopy Snow Cone Machine from my childhood. I was so excited to get a snow cone and I ended up with about 4 bites. Boo! The girls watched a movie, while Amy and I made them sugar cookies. After all the fun, we read bedtime stories and they attempted to fall asleep.

I love Snow Cones

The Photo Shoot

Attempting to Make Cotton Candy

Watching a Movie

Reading Bedtime Stories

Heat Wave

I'm working in New Jersey this week. I really should post about all the uninteresting places I work. He He! To be honest, I wasn't too excited when I found out I was working in NJ but then it occured to me that it might be cooler than Houston, which is very exciting! Oh no... New Jersey is experiencing a heat wave. I think it felt better in Houston. :o)

A Completed Project

In January I posted about a fabric shopping trip my mom and I took to Kerrville, TX. We picked up some great pieces and she has completed one of the dresses. Actually, she completed it a few weeks ago. I wore it to Tiffany's bridal luncheon and many other places, including the dentist. I just really love it. My mom spent a lot of time working on it. I thought the dress deserved its own post. :) Thank you so much, mom. You are so talented!

I also purchased some fabric for an apron. I'm ashamed to admit I have not started it yet. I started a white tiered skirt. It's almost finished. However, I don't like how it's coming along. It looks very bridal and that is definitely not what I had in mind. I really need to finish it; maybe it won't be as ugly as I think.

The picture of me in the dress was taken by my talented friend, Amy. She is an amazing photographer. She has turned the game room in her house into a photo studio complete with backdrops, lights, everything.... Last night Amy had a "Little Girl Party" at her house, more on that later. We took a break and she took these photos. There are many more, I just feel weird posting a bunch of pictures of just me. Thanks Amy for the fun photo shoot.

The Lining~even though nobody can see it, I know it's there and love it.

My mom threaded the chocolate brown ribbon through the lace.

She is very detailed.

My mom didn't make the shoes but she would probably try if I ask her.

Round Two & Happy Birthday, Maria

Last night I saw Sex and the City for the second time. I liked it even better than the first time. Yesterday was Maria's birthday. It was the perfect celebration for her. We had sushi and headed to the movie. Maria has been such a great friend over the years. We both worked for Kodak and became close friends. I really treasure her friendship. Maria is like a big sister to me.

So Excited to See the Movie...Again
I'm Wearing Jeans :)

Maria, Amy, and Me

Key Lime Cheesecakes for Maria

Saw It, Loved It, Seeing It Again Tomorrow

Last Saturday night I saw the Sex and the City movie. Lindsay, Jana, Stephanie, and I dressed up for the movie. I was a little embarrassed being SO dressed up for a movie. Actually, I wasn't embarrassed... I love dressing up. I do wear dress and heels to baseball games. Afterwards, we had a great Italian dinner at a cute, cozy restaurant. We discussed the movie throughout the entire dinner. I won't say anything about the movie for those who have not seen it yet. It's really great. I'm seeing it again tomorrow night. :)

Stephanie and Lindsay

The Group~ I'm not loving this pic. My dress is a little too big and puffy.

I can't say that my friends and I are similar to the characters in SATC. We are all very conservative and clean cut. I guess we all identify the most with Charlotte. I really LOVE Charlotte because she has a daughter from China, she's sweet, and dresses cute. :) Although, at times I have flet like Carrie and Miranda (minus the whole sleeping around thing~DON'T do that).

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You Have To Watch This...

Tiffany just sent us the link to the picture slideshow from her photographer. Oh My Lanta.... It's so great! My favorite pictures are on the golf course without shoes. I also love the black and white picture of the bridesmaids standing around Tiffany and praying for her and the new chapter in her life. That photo was taken right before she walked down the aisle. I get the chills thinking about it.

http://www.alexhamphotography.com/TiffanyAndBrandonWeddingshow/

Yes, my BFF had a monogrammed aisle runner. The same monogram was on the programs and the party favors. So classy. Love it!