Celebrating Sarah & Rob!

This past weekend, the girls threw a shower for Sarah and Rob to celebrate their upcoming nuptials in just a few months!  Our group of friends is so close and a great time is always had by all when we get together!  My parents allowed us to take over their house and everything turned out perfect!October 13th will be here before we know it… we can’t wait to celebrate with The new Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy!

Love is sweet

With Valentine’s right around the corner and a little over 2 months until the wedding, my sisters hosted a kitchen shower in my honor!  Everything was perfect and above and beyond anything I could have imagined!

lemon water and pink lemonade paired with milk jars and strawsStrawberry champagne cocktailsheart cupcakes, strawberry fudge, heart petit fors, Kahlua truffle and heart sugar cookiesMeredith, Scottie, Ali and Mrs. RayfieldMy sweet Grandma, me and Aunt FrankieBoo and SarahEmory would tell you this was an “all girls party- no boys allowed” but we made an exception for this cute face!they had a fun game of gift bingo for everyone to play while I opened giftsTo avoid overloading this post with 800 pictures of opening presents, I’ll just share this one… the countdown is (still) on!I can’t begin to say how blessed I feel.  We have so many special people in our lives and are so lucky to have them share in this exciting time with us!

Amy, Boo and Jo- thank you SO very much for hosting such a fun and sweet shower today!  I am so lucky to have you as my sisters and can’t wait to have you stand next to me in just a few months!  I love you!

Stock the Bar Party

This past weekend we had a wonderful stock the bar party thrown for us by my best friends and bridesmaids.  My childhood/ high school best friend was sweet enough to host at her house and the girls did such a great job with all the food and decorations!We are so lucky to have such wonderful friends and family who have made this time in our lives so special.  This weekend was no exception- the party and company was wonderful, John got iced and our bar is fully stocked.  Thank you girls- we love you!

A House Divided

This weekend was one I had been looking forward to for some time.  The Citadel was scheduled to play USC which meant John and I would cheer separate ways.  Some of my parents friends were throwing us a “Pre game” party too and we were so excited for the fun weekend ahead!  

Our plans changed a little when I became sick a few days before and my doctor ordered me to stay in bed.  I chose to take my chances and went to our party anyways and I’m glad I did! The party was fun and we had a great time with our family and friends!  Thank you for a wonderful party McQueeneys, Andrews and Oates! We were forced to miss the game Saturday but the Cocks once again pulled out a win!  I was a happy girl… John not so much!  I think all the bulldogs were praying for a repeat of the last time Carolina and Citadel met! 

Lately.

Life has been crazy.  I finally forced myself to slow down long enough to upload pictures on my computer and update my blog... well, two attempts, two dead camera batteries later and third times a charm (thanks to my sister for the extra canon batteries, I didn't have to throw my camera across the room!). 
SO, lately we have...

Celebrated our future brother and sister in law's engagement ...  future sister and mother in law!

{I stole this from Addie- I of course forgot my camera}

and the after party at the bar of Jennifer and John’s!

Indulged in way too much lots of chili and beer in honor of the {VERY} soon-to-be Kubas'!

Helped Mom/Grandmama celebrate the big 3-0 at Rosso{ joking, but she does look that young!}

and ventured to the beach to celebrate Adrienne's last shindig as a single lady!  
I don't anticipate life {as we know it} slowing down anytime soon.  I am coming to terms with that.  I was on the phone with my mom earlier and she asked what we were doing.  I told her I was packing for our trip to the mountains this weekend.  Her response "Y'all are the most going{est} people ever".  (I don't think that’s a word but I'm going with it.)  True.  Guilty as charged.
So tonight I'm packing, enjoying some Pinot Noir and preparing myself for the chilly freezing cold weather this weekend. John just informed me the high is only 60, but I am going fully prepared!!

Engagement Party

A few couple friends of our parents threw our engagement party Saturday to celebrate us!  On our way to the party,  John and I were discussing how surreal this time in our life seems- we are so happy to begin this next chapter but can't believe it is already "our turn".  The party was amazing and we were so thankful for those that came to celebrate! 

As usual, picture. overload. college best friendsCamden friendsBride’s family Groom’s Familysoon to be sister in lawCollege ‘maids  Bridesmaidsanother Wilmot reunion our best friendsand wonderful hosts  Saturday was also one of my best friend and bridesmaid's birthday!   The State of NC sent her a gift she will never forget- confirmation that she passed the NC Bar!  Congratulations, Casey Denise Rego, Esq! I promise the groom was in attendance… he must have been hiding from the camera!

Thank you to our friends and family for a party to remember!  We look forward to celebrating with each and every one of you in the months to come!