My California Tea Bridal Shower

There is only one word to describe the CA shower that was thrown for me over Memorial Day weekend: 

Wow!

I can't even begin to thank the hostesses Auntie Robin, Auntie Betty and Lisa.  They did such an incredible job with every last detail.  I've never been thrown a party quite like that - well to be honest besides birthday parties when I was a kid, I've never been thrown a party. Period.  

Every last detail was thought of, even down to sewing table toppers and outdoor cushions that matched my wedding colors! I am so lucky to be joining such a thoughtful and talented group of women next month.  Scott's family could not have made me feel more welcomed into the "Lee family."

I can't even describe how wonderful everything is without writing a novel on here, so here are a few of the pictures I stole from Lisa (yes, she not only hosted and helped prepare for the shower, she was also the photographer and dessert artist :) )

Auntie Robin even had a menu!

Future family! 

Whoever made these cucumber sandwiches - I need this recipe!!  They were incredible! Auntie Betty made four different loaves. The Lee family specialize in baking among many other things.

Lisa is such a good photographer!  I'm so glad my family traveled with us to CA.

Great friends joined in for the fun!  I have some of the greatest! 

With my hostesses! Thank you all for making me feel so special ladies!

Oh, and I can't forget... this was my dessert... crazy right?  

New Tricks

Sure she looks sweet and innocent, however this creature is anything but. She is sneaky and somehow accomplishes the oddest things.

These are Smokie's latest tricks:

1) She will sit in or around the bath tub and cry. She will continue to cry (loudly) until we turn on the water for her to drink, play in, and look at. This is my mom's fault for teaching her this trick. Sadly, Smokie does not understand that unlike Snoop, she is a cat, and should not be drinking from faucets.

will cry for up to one hour... it has been tested.

2) She likes to carry things. She will carry large or small objects throughout the house. This started with carrying her toys around the house like her prey.

It has now it has moved onto wedding party favors, papers, pens, laundry and most recently.... a loaf of bread.

She managed to bring the bread out of a bowl, off of a table and over to the bottom of the stairs. I'm sure if we had given her more time it would have ended up in our bedroom as this is where she brings all of her treasures.

3) Climbing. We've never seen her do it, but the paw prints on the sides of the fridge give her away.

4) it's hairball season...

How does so much stuff come out of such a small creature?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SCOTTIE!!

That's right, today is this guy's 24th birthday! 

And shockingly, we are not going to Paseo's tonight for dinner!! But we are going to try somewhere new, so that is just about the second best option.

Scottie, 

I hope that you have a wonderful birthday week!!  Two weekends in a row of celebrating is what you deserve!  Thanks for absolutely everything.  You make me smile everyday and even take the garbage out on your own birthday :)  I can't wait for our mini vacation weekend, even though it will be very busy, it will be nice to have a few days together and with both of our families.  We are almost there B, I love you!

SweeneyStories.com!

Kevin 

This guy rocks!  For our early wedding gift he bought us…. SWEENEYSTORIES.COM!

Now you can find us at our very own website!  Doesn’t that make us seem so “official!”  I guess if the pressure of friends giving me a hard time when I don’t update isn’t enough, let’s just add our own website to the picture.  I’m really going to have to blog more now!!

Thanks Kev! You’re so great!

(He’s going to be so embarrassed and annoyed with this post.. J)

A Break...

Wow... has it really been almost two months since we last blogged. Well things have been so busy around here we've completely forgotten to write it all down. Between tax season ending, weekend trips, random last-minute family in town (awesome!), Scottie's bachelor party, wedding and house things to do we have been on the go! We are down to the last three months before the BIG DAY and there is still quite a bit of details to work through. At the end of this month is the first of three showers and I'm so excited to spend time with Scott's family! June is full of three showers, vegas for Nikkita's bachelorette!, and many many appointments and things to do!

These next three months will go by fast, but I promise to try and note a few things down along the way!

Here are a few pictures of our surprise weekend trip to NYC for Scott's mom's birthday. She knew she was going, but had no idea that we were coming along for the ride with Kevin in tow the very next day! It was so fun to see the surprised look on her face two days in a row! (Thanks for the pics Kev)

On top of 30 Rock

Delicious hot dogs in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dad tired of looking at "artsy" things

NY Public Library

We're in Love

Doesn't get much better than this. 

My favorite place

Just a few pictures of my favorite place in this world. Malibu, I've been thinking of you a lot lately (and no not Malibu, CA).  Young Life has a special place in my heart.

I hope one day I am able to go back.

Mino

Scott and I have recently purchased a fun new piece of equipment!! Fun way to post a blog entry if you ask me...





Sorry about the shaky hands, it's a lot harder than it looks! We are well on our way of moving a few things in.  It's pretty easy when you don't have much to move :)

Judgement

We are all judgmental.


Judgement. A big word and often, a daily battle. Something that we all struggle with, and something that we all are victim to.


I consider myself a tolerant person and pride myself on being as open minded as possible. Try as we may, judgement is in our lives. Why are we all so judgmental? Why do some people find that exploiting another person's faults, disadvantages, or differences, enjoyable? It is our nature, but is it "nice"? We look down on others, as if we are so much better … and that creates division among people.


Most people realize that being judgmental is an unattractive trait, but why do so many people struggle with the ability to love beyond, well... perfect.


I guess it is time for a little self reflection, and I ask each of you to do the same. It is hard. It is hard to love unconditionally, but this is something I am working on. I used to be better. The next time you judge someone for something, think of how that can make them feel. If you are worried about hurting their feelings... you probably did.


“Be curious, not judgmental.” – Walt Whitman


*I just edited this post because of an error. Shows how we all worry about being "judged" :) New goal... not care about what others think... as much as possible.*

Idol Boys

Right now... i refuse to pick a guy front runner.

This season of idol so far may be the worst one yet.