BBQ with Friends - July 19th

I'm attempting to post pictures from our vacation in order so bear with me :)
On Sunday, July 19th we spent the day out at my mom's house for lunch and a few games of croquet with she and Bryan. She's done an amazing amount of work to her house and garden and it looks awesome!! I only wish I had half the green thumb she does! :)

That evening, we headed over to Jeff and Kel's who were gracious enough to host a BBQ to help celebrate Katie's bday and for Kev and I to be able to see everyone. Per usual, the kids were adorable, funny and melting down at the same time :) the boys chatted about whatever they talk about and us girls gabbed. It was a super fun, chill night, thanks again Gies'!!!

Here are some pictures of that evening... Cohen was a little MIA having a fit, but here are some of the rest of the kiddos :)

Isabel, 6 months

Caiden and Ryan Cox

Jake, 8 months - doing his best Michael Phelps impression :)

Payton on the prowl...

Maddy, 3 - you can dress her up....

Mariana and Kristi, staying cool in the shade

Isabel, already a tomboy ;)

Me, Lit, Linds and Krist

Steph, Matt and Jake

Katie, Fitz and Lynnie

Enjoying the sun...

Maddy helping Payton walk

Cares and Linds

Such a ham :)

Fitz, Trav and Payton

Annie's Wedding!!

We were in Seattle a few weekends back to attend one of my oldest and dearest friends Anne's wedding. It was GORGEOUS and she couldn't have married a nicer guy in Mike or been a more stunning bride!! I kept picturing Audrey Hepburn when thinking about how beautiful she was going to look and I was soooo right! Here are some pics of the happy couple and a few of friends. It was a great night and I was so honored to be there and witness Annie get married!

Giving her away...

Gorgeous Lo

Annie

Mr. and Mrs. Balicki

Kate, me and Linds

The Bunyards

Me and Lindsay

SO CUTE!!!

Me and Kev

Isn't she gorgeous??

Katie, Anne, Lindsay and Kara dancing to the Beatniks

Happy Birthday!!!!

...to my BFF Katie! I was lucky enough to have her here the past week visiting and we got to spend a good amount of time together which made me realize how much I miss her! We fly home to Seattle tonight and are heading to her birthday celebration as soon as we land so lots of Stacie/Katie time :)
I hope you have a wonderful birthday Kate, I love you more than you know!! XOXO

*7/9/09

Happy Anniversary!

...to Jeff and Kelly Gies! 2 years, wowza!!! Such a great backyard wedding full of laughs, dancing and a whole lotta love! Love you guys, can't wait to see you in a week and a half!! XO


Also, my BFF Katie comes into town today - I couldn't be MORE excited to see her!!!

4th of July Weekend...

...Can I just say, thank goodness for long weekends?? I totally needed it! We set out Friday morning to pick Kev's best friend Mike up from the airport before heading down to our beach house for the weekend. In Marshfield, they celebrate the 4th on the 3rd (I have no clue why) so the beers started flowing and cornhole games were underway soon after we arrived. Our friends Paul and Erica came down for the festivities and it was so great to have them there. We watched the fireworks from the seawall - not as spectacular as last years because the high tide took the beach, but still fun. Saturday was a great beach day and our family friend Sheri and other family came down for the rest of the weekend. It's funny, I am almost more tired when I come home from Marshfield than I am relaxed. Anyway, here are a few pics of the weekend...

Happy Anniversary!

...to Carrie and Erik Reynolds!! They are celebrating four years today! Their wedding was so fun and special and just SO them! From the Scottish kilts to the crafty touches done by Mrs. R; it was truly spectacular!!

I have to say, these two were such a huge part of my early Boston life when I moved here and I'm happy to report they are OFFICIALLY moving back to the East Coast!!! Even though they'll be in DC this time, it's comforting to know we can take an extremely long road trip (8 hrs) or a quick 1.5 hour flight down.

We can't wait to have you back - enjoy your special day!! XOXO

Happy Birthday!!

..to one of my favorite people in this entire world, Mariana/Little!! I love you more than words, you have always been such a wonderful friend who always has been able to make me laugh harder than I've ever laughed before. We've been friends for what feels like forever and I'm grateful each and every day. I hope you have the most fabulous birthday ever. I can't WAIT to see you in a few weeks! I love you tins and tins!!!! XOXOXO