Showing posts with label decorations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label decorations. Show all posts

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Heartbreak Hawks

The Hawks did the unthinkable today....they blew the game and lost. At home. On parent's weekend and senior day. So devastating. The game was a pretty boring one to watch but considering it was sunny and warm in the mid-60s and we got tickets for free, we were thankful to just be at Kinnick and watching our hawks! Win or lose, we're still hawk fans! With it being Veteran's Day weekend, they also had a full-field flag and a really cool half-time show that representing each branch of the military services. Thank you to all of the veterans, old and young, who have fought for our country and for our rights. We wouldn't be who we are today without you all and we'll always be thankful for all you've done of us! We were happy to enjoy the beautiful weather today because it's looking like tomorrow and the rest of the week had some 30s and 40s on the forecast...I don't think I'm ready for that yet! But I am ready for Christmas decorating which we will be doing tomorrow!


spending the day with the hubs and hawks....perfect Saturday!
I love Kinnick Stadium

Monday, December 5, 2011

i got it from my mama

My mom is the bomb. Really, she rocks. I've always known that she is very supportive of all of us, insanely crafty and creative, hilarious, ridiculously organized and always thinks outside of the box (usually for a cheaper alternative for things.) And I know she has passed on some of her best qualities to me as well. Like her helping me become independent, think for myself, and she encourages me to be successful in all I set out to do...not to mention her high metabolism and "skinny genes", green eyes, sense of humor and crafty skills just to name a few. Actually, it's almost scary how much we are alike now that I'm starting to realize it. But I mean, look at how much fun the two of us have together. 


we're funny girls.
Now with the wedding planning, she has taken her crafting and creativeness to a whole new level. I'm talking OFF the charts here people. Beading like a mad woman. Painting jars and making all of the boutonnieres. She's even eating baby food just so we have enough of the small jars. EATING BABY FOOD!! Is that love and dedication or what?!


wedding mania!
Whoa baby, look at all those jars! I love them all and am so excited for how unique and "us" the wedding is going to be! Now enough of the decorations....onto even more beautiful items. Since I have my wedding dress, (duh, that's not what I'm going to post pictures of) I have been searching high and low for the perfect head piece and bracelet. And of course, my mom entirely blew my mind and left me speechless when she hand-crafted all of this...

Etsy sellers, move aside. My mom has got the beadin' fever.
I know, I know. It's all beautiful, isn't it? She really out did herself on this one and I couldn't be more excited and thankful for these items! My mom has always meant so much to me and I can't imagine trying to plan this wedding or do any of it without her by my side. I've actually been looking forward to this "event" for awhile now because I knew how special it would be for the both of us. We've already shared many laughs and tears (thankfully, way more laughs than tears!) and I'm sure over the next 8 months leading up to the Big Day, there will be plenty more of both. It didn't take the wedding for me to realize how awesome my mom is and how supportive she is. But it has made me feel even more lucky to have her in my life and thankful to say she is one of my best friends. So to this, I thank you Mom. For everything you have done, continue to do and will do throughout my life. It wouldn't be the same without you and I can only hope to be the mom to my own kids as you have been to me. Love, Louskilou :)