Ahhh Fendi | A friendly Challenge

Ahhh Fendi. I heart you. We met in 2001 at your Venice home. I immediately knew you were the one. The perfect wallet to stash my pesetas in. From the way you closed, how you fit neatly in my purse, to your pretty "F's", I was in love. I skipped meals to pay for you. For nine years, you never let me down.  Every time I held you into my hands you put a smile on my face. By just feeling you in my hands, I was taken back to my semester abroad in Spain. Soon though your age began to show. I tried to fix you. The Fendi man said you were beyond repair. I did not want to give up on you. I even looked to see if you had a twin. The Fendi man (mean Fendi man) said you were an original.  None of your younger siblings could even compare.  In the end, it was time to replace you. While I like (not love) your replacement, it makes me smile. Smile because every time I hold it in my hands... I think of you.
Ahhh Fendi.





The Director's Comment:
You know it is time for a break when you write a love note to your ten year old wallet. 
Love, The Director
* For the record, I would like to add The Director has a similar relationship with a certain Furla wallet.

Slacker | Valentine Boobies | A Friendly Challenge

Slacker. Yes, that's me. I was all about posting by weekly picture for The Director to make a comment, but I lost the challenge without even really starting. I kinda thought while The Director was in Costa Rica for the week, I got a free pass. So not true. She totally called me out on the lack of posts saying, "Hello, they do have internet in Costa Rica." (Ms. Director that's not what you told your work... I'm just saying.)

Anyway, here is a little photo of the card Mr. and Mrs. Director sent to Guy and me for Valentine's Day.
Aren't the Director's romantic?

Rockin' the Bridal Show | South Sound Bridal Show | Olympia

Bridal Show Virgin. I actually never went to one as a bride-to-be. It didn't make sense since I was living in New York and Maine and my wedding was in Pittsburgh. My mom on the other hand has gone to her fair share. She even went to one in Pittsburgh this past weekend... yes I've been married for almost three years. I'll save more on my mom and her bridal show "groupiness" for a future post. Love you mom!

Okay, so back to the South Sound Bridal Show. I went with Saleina from Saleina Marie Photography and she totally rocked it!

Rockin' Photographer...check

Rockin' Booth....check (rockin' brother...CHECK)

Rockin' Details...check

Rockin' Brides & Grooms...check

oh, and Rockin' Assistant...check...check...check!

Be sure to check out Saleina's blog for more pictures.... especially those from her Rockin' Contest to win a free engagement session!

A Walk in the Park | Fun with Jax | Bainbridge Island, WA

Walking in the Park. Singing in the car. Reading a book in our favorite chair. Playing footsie on the floor. Tickling on the couch. Planting sticky kisses on my cheek. Hugging the back of my leg when I'm in the kitchen making dinner.
These are the times with Jax I cherish most.
I cherish them because I know one day he'll be too cool for his "mama".  For now, I am the only girl he has eyes for... well maybe I have a little competition with Dora. I mean, my backpack isn't nearly as cool as hers. He is growing bigger each day.  And with each day comes more independence, more personality, and way more giggles and smiles.
Here are a few pictures from our recent trip to the park. The park that just six months ago he had to be carried from swing, to slide, to tunnel.
Now he's a big boy... taking a walk in the park.

A Picture is Worth Stephanie's Words | A Friendly Challenge

I've written about her before... Stephanie. My best friend, the shoulder to cry on, the girl who makes me laugh soooo hard my stomach hurts... you know, as I said before, "The One".

So, in an effort to get me blogging more, "The One" or as she would like to be referred to as "The Director" challenged me to take a picture a day and post it. Knowing everything is more fun when The Director does it with me, I suggested that she writes a comment to go with the picture. She is def. the funnier one and for now, my photo taking skills are much better than hers.

Instead of taking a picture, I thought I'd post a picture from our trip to Espana in 2000... TEN YEARS AGO... 1-0 years. I can't believe it's been that long. I'm also hoping this will convince her to commit to taking our husbands to our "casa away from casa" this summer.

*this picture wasn't actually taken in Spain. It was in Interlaken, Switzerland. She made me do it!

The Director's Comment:
Ah, I remember this day fondly and will always look back at this picture and wonder why, if you are jumping out of a plane, do you have to scarifice your 20yr old fashion sense (and figure) and wear a turquoise and royal blue jumper? I should at least look good if I am plunging to my death. At least I know I wore nice underwear that day. Just in case. 
Love, The Director.
p.s. Can you start posting some attractive photos of me on your blog so I can continue to be your friend?