Etsy!

Just wanted to share a cool find! I am loooooving http://www.etsy.com/. It is made up of many online "stores" where people sell hand made items. Many of the items I think I could possibly make myself if I had the time BUT sometimes I'd rather just pay for it to be done well and for me not to have to go through the hassle.


I've bought mutliple cute items - all for very good deals. Many of the sellers are stay at home mom's trying to bring in a little extra income - such a good idea!

I had the labels printed for the Favor's for Erin's shower by MAUpromos (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6642923)

I bought the following 2 items for Carter's room. (His obviously says "Carter" and not "Jax" lol)

Maya's 1st birthday bib was bought from Bloomingbabies (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22657565)

I am now in the process of purchasing coffee cozy's from PinkGasoline (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23111285) as presents for Carter's daycare teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. These stores are GREAT b/c they customize everything! They will change fabrics or add monograms - And I looooove monograms!

Have fun shopping!

Mister Pictures

Thanks, Gram, for reminding me that I hadn't posted any new Carter pictures recently! I've been boring everyone with my posts and wedding related items -so sorry hehe.


Gotta make this quick -Richard and I are actually going to try to run tonight!

Carter's Baptism went very well last Sunday. He was such a good boy all through church and loved being held by everyone! I only got him back right before we went up to the alter!

Carter and his Gram

Carter and Aunt Fanny.

Carter with his Godmothers





Cutie pie

Carter and his Great-grandmom (Mom-Mom)

Carter and his Grandpop

The Kiwi Fam.

Tired him out!

Babies

As you may have noticed, I've added a few "buttons" to the right side of our page. Sometimes I get on the Internet and I just get "sucked in"....I look at one person's page...then another and another. Well, you may know I am not overly religious but I've stumbled upon a few families that need your thoughts AND PRAYERS.

I literally read their blogs each night and either cry (when there is bad news) or smile (if there is good news). Today I learned that Stellan (Pray for Stellan button) will be discharged from the hospital!!!! But I've also read that Kayleigh is most likely brain dead and will not make it. I cannot even imagine what her parents are going through. I just cry thinking about how I would feel if Carter was taken from us. Today a "guest blogger" wrote on their site and let us know of the financial trouble that Kayleigh's parents are in. Seriously? They are losing a child and also have to deal with losing their house and everything they own....b/c they have a sick child! UGH. This just is an example and why we desperately need a change to our health care system (but that is a whole other post).

Please read Kayleigh's story (http://kayleighannefreeman.blogspot.com/) and hopefully you will also feel the need to help. I have decided to not buy coffee this week. I would normally have spent about $20 a week at Dunkin. Instead, I've donated that money to Kayleigh's parents. How can I possibly "throw away" money on coffee when they are losing their daughter and may also lose their house.

I now want to wake up Carter and give him a big hug and kiss.

Weekend!

Nothing interesting to post - Just wanted to say "Happy Weekend!"

Tomorrow morning I am helping MJ set up floral arrangements at a wedding at Scotland Run....then I get to play OUTSIDE with Mr. C. :-)

Sunday is his baptism. Carter will be meeting quite a few family members for the first time.

Is it bad that all I can think about is the cake we will have from Randolph's on Sunday? hehe. Don't worry - pictures will be posted soon!!

Love,

The G's.

Busy Weekend!

Wow, have I been busy the last 2 weeks! With Carter, work and MJ, I feel like I am constantly running around! At least the Carter and MJ bit are fun!

Friday night I put together my very first Candy Buffet. Wow, let me tell you, those things are amazing! If I could do our wedding over again, I would totally get one of those.

Saturday was spent setting up the candy buffet for a Bar Mitzvah at Dave & Buster's. It took all of my willpower not to eat all of the candy!

Sunday I co-hosted a bridal shower in honor of my friend, Erin. The 4 other bridesmaids and I hosted the shower at Pasta Pomodoro (http://www.pastapomodoronj.com/). The venue was very reasonably priced and we were treated awesome by the owner. I would highly recommend them!

Erin didn't have a clue about her suprise shower! She thought she was dropping something off to her dad who was supposedly cleaning the carpets at the restaurant. She runs into the restaurant in her SWEAT PANTS.....and was stunned to see us all! We were so glad we actually surprised her - it was great!

Here are some pictures the shower.

And last....but not least....Carter went to his first Phillies game on Sunday. While I was at Erin's shower, Daddy, Carter and Aunt Kirby went to the Phillies game. They met up with Aunt Fanny.

Carter looooved the game and the Phillies actually decided to win for him! He even received a certificate that says it was his 1st game! I can't wait until I can enjoy a game with him. I think our next game is the begining of May.

(It isn't letting me post more pictures so I'll post the Phillies ones later)

Wedding Design by MJ

So, I haven't talked about this much but on top of my "real" job, I am now interning with Wedding Design by MJ. This will hopefully lead me in the direction of my ultimate goal - owning my own wedding business....but before I can do that, I need to learn A LOT about the industry. I want to learn from her mistakes and be introduced into the business from an expert. I think that is a lot safer than trying to dive into it own my own.

I first met MJ when I was planning my own wedding. We met at a bridal show and I've always remembered her (probably b/c she gave out CANDY at the show). When I decided I wanted to move forward with my dream, I knew she was going to be a great person to contact!
I am having a great time so far and am excited about many of the events we have coming up!

Make sure you check our her website - www.mjlovett.com and also her blog http://mjlovett.blogspot.com/

Anyone planning a wedding? Make sure to contact me (or MJ)! She is very reasonable and is willing to work with any budget!

I'll keep everyone updated with how it is going.

Wish me luck!

Happy Birthday, Gram!

Today is Carter's Gram's Birthday! Happy Birthday!

Carter can't wait to see you and give you birthday hugs and kisses!