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The Wedding! So Saturday was Linds' big day...



She's the big girl, not the little one. We're in Canada, not Bangladesh. Who said that?

Here are a bunch of random pictures in a somewhat specific order. Somewhat was the best I could do. This one should go here, this one here, that one... Bored.

About half of these pictures are from my camera and the other half are from none other than LEX.





I know these next two pictures are practically the same. I only posted them because my eyes are shut in both. What are the odds? I swear I wasn't sleeping.































This next one might actually be the best picture of the whole night. See that shoe on the ground? It landed there after hitting the bouquet catcher in the head. Someone REALLY wants to get married.



How cute are they?

Spa Nights

Ugh it's Friday and the last time I posted was Monday. It's been 3 days too many since my last post. Well WHAT can I tell you..

Monday night I watched The Playboy Club and fell in love with it. Although Playboy magazine isn't really my thing, nor is hedonism or Crystal Harris, I am fascinated by Hugh Hefner and the empire he created. I like people who do different things. Push the envelope. Through his magazine, playboy clubs, the bunnies and the mansion itself, in the early 60's Hefner offered a fantasy/lifestyle that went against society's fundamental morals. Talk about pushing the envelope, he threw it across the room. I like his style.

Anyway, The Playboy club is set in 60's Chicago and takes place during the beginning of it all. Mobsters, bunnies, hot shot lawyers, politics, secrets? Yes please. Watch. This. Show.


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This is how I look sitting at my desk too..


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WHAT else.

Wednesday was a Bridal Party Spa Night. Photography courtesy of Lex. She just got a fancy new camera, but it looks like she's been taking professional pictures forever.



The Spa Night was hosted by the Beautiful Bride..



And future Mrs. S..



I'm one of her bridesmaids, remember? Of course you don't. Anyway, she spoiled us with lots of treats..













And gifts..



I can't WAIT for tomorrow, which is the actual wedding day. Judging by Lindsay's good taste, event planning skills and eye for detail, her wedding is going to be over the top phenomenal. Phenomenal, ALWAYS such a hard word for me to spell.

Speaking of weddings, yesterday I stumbled across this article,Why So Many Of Us Marry The Wrong Person. And WHAT a good article it was. I don't know about you, but I'm always hearing about people getting divorced and I always wonder why. Which one ended it? Who cheated? Who thought the grass was greener? Which neighbor called the police? Who gets the kids? Okay, I don't really know any couple friends with kids but if I did, who gets the kids?

According to this article a large chunk of women KNOW they're marrying the wrong person on their wedding day and these are the top 5 most cited reasons why they do it..

1. We've dated for so long I don't want to waste all the time we have invested in the relationship.

2. I don't want to be alone.

3. He'll change after we get married.

4. It is too late, too embarrassing and/or too expensive to call off the wedding.

5. He is a really nice guy; I don't want to hurt his feelings.

6. I am stupid.

Okay, I added that last one myself. Thankfully, I'm not expecting any changes after marriage. I hope he's not either. I'm never going to do the laundry or steadily pick up after myself. Or wash my hands before touching the cupboards. Maybe I should make that clear incase he's banking on that? Anyway, the moral of this story is calling off a wedding might be embarrassing and expensive, but divorce is embarrassing and expensive. The priest is a priest not a magician. You might not be able to get a refund on your past investments, but you can quit adding to your debt. If you don't want to be alone, buy a dog.

Or buy one even if you accidentally went through with the marriage, they'll give you a whole new set of problems and you'll forget about the rest.



And before I go, this post is lacking FOOD.



TGIF.

What Weekend

This past weekend FLEW by. If you told me it never happened I would believe you. Unless I saw these pictures, then I'd know you're lying.

SATURDAY

My Man and I attended the wedding of this beautiful couple.



The dinner, decor, music, candy bar, speeches, slide show, did I say candy bar? Were all outstanding. Everything was perfect, right down to the tiny little details. The tiny details that I'm sure to forget and overlook when it comes to my wedding. I needed music?



Can't WAIT to make him my husband..



SUNDAY

My Mom and I hosted a baby shower, "Tyson's First Bash", for my Sister and this little guy.....



If you don't want to pinch those cheeks, what's wrong with you?

I took full advantage of this opportunity and made MOST of the appetizers/baking out of the Peas and Thank You cookbook. Remember when I told you that I'm obsessed with making people eat the food I make and then hope that they'll tell me how good it is? Well I was in my glory. The food was a HIT, like "can I get the recipe?" kind of hit. Here's what I made.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls



Vegan Sugar Cookie Cutouts



Vegan Carrot Cake Bars with "Cream Cheese" Icing

I made them as mini cupcakes instead..



Peanut Butter Blondie with Chocolate Ganache



White Bean Guacamole



It's like Where's Waldo, only look for the bowl of green.





I did pretty good if I do say so myself.

















Once everyone left the boys were allowed back in the house and we had our usual Sunday Family Supper.

The happy family..



And my Man, watching football while awkwardly holding the baby for what I'm pretty sure is the first time.





He looks good with a baby, no?