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A holiday that begins with the letter T ... Thanksgiving!

Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thanksgiving with the LaPrades! We ate, played games, watched movies, and of course watched the Cowboys (well at least part of the group!). Lorin's four layer dessert was a huge hit and I couldn't get enough! The potato casserole was a hit as well and I am excited about learning new skills in the kitchen!! Here are a few pics from the very, very, relaxing day!


Me, Ron, and Lorin (Lorin was a little frustrated here!)

Logan and Toby sleeping after lunch..Toby cuddles with everybody!

Ross and I .. I am wearing an adorable shirt made by Melissa Glidden (mellybean boutique) which has my new initials.. JRL that will be official in April!
Lorin and Logan getting ready to play Trivial Pursuit!
I wasn't very good at that game but we did discover that everyone
was quite creative at scattegories!

Happy Turkey Day!

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving! I thought this was cute! Enjoy a day of eating all day long!!
This is my first Thanksgiving where I am making potato casserole!

wedding countdown!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The wedding is 5 months away and counting....
Be sure to check out our page on theknot.com all you have do is enter our names on the web page search! On Sunday we picked out the guys outfits at Men's Wearhouse and they are all going to look really sharp! More updates later....have a lovely day!

Visiting Louisiana!

Friday, November 21, 2008



(Memaw, Papaw, Mom, Aunt Penny and Uncle Paul)

Last weekend my family and I went to Louisiana to celebrate my Papaw's 50 years in the pest control business! He continues to work hard and support his family. He enjoys what he does day in and day out and the secret is in the coffee! We were all so proud of him and honored to call him Papaw! We had a celebration at Catfish Cabin with great seafood and an amazing Italian Cream Cake made by Memaw, Aunt Penny, and Mom!!


Everyone at the restaurant for a family shot!
(Tyler, Dad, Aunt Penny, Me, Mom, Memaw, Papaw, Aunt Lisa and Uncle Paul)
It was great to see everybody and we enjoyed catching up with everyone and
whats going on in their lives!
Family shot: Dad, Mom, Me and Tyler
I traveled to Louisiana with Dad and Tyler on Friday and they talked non stop about deer hunting...mom flew in from Buffalo and met us once we got there!
I enjoy riding in the car with the family though it reminds me of when we were younger and would take trips to Louisiana for all sorts of things. I enjoy talking and singing country songs...or as Dad likes to say "Let's take her back to her true roots!"

A quick shot of my fiance! Ross had to work the weekend we went to Louisiana and he was dearly missed but this past week we took engagement pictures!! I got a quick picture of him all dressed up and looking handsome!! We took all kinds of romantic pictures in a field and I can't wait so see them!!

Engagement Dress Shopping

Thursday, November 13, 2008
I LOVE White House-Black Market!! Today I went shopping for the perfect engagement picture dress. Ross and I are having two outfits..one is dressy and the other is very casual! I was looking for a blue or purple dress and having no luck at all everything was either way too short or very flowy and gave me no shape what so ever! So after a little bit of frustration I called Alina and she patiently helped me find a cute dress for the pictures!! I am not saying which one it is but it is one of the two below!! You will have to wait until our pictures are posted and see what I chose!


Weekend Update

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Just a few things from this past week! Ok.. so the picture above is me modeling one of my tops that I have purchased for engagement pictures! I love the bold blue color and even though it may be a little chilly I am wearing this shirt!! Also, not sure if everyone knows but we are scheduled to take our engagement pictures at a movie theater in the area where Ross and I had our first date!! I can't wait I am so excited!

This is Armani Diamonds... a new fragrance for the fall of 2008 for the Armani Line. I went to a seminar on Friday and they gave everyone who attended a free bottle and it smells so nice! If you are in Dillards anytime soon stop by and smell the fresh, new fragrance!

Pam's Baby Shower!! Pam works in the handbag department with me at Dillard's and this past weekend we had a baby shower for her! We played fun games and had amazing ice cream cake! She got a ton of pink for baby Madison and a gorgeous Coach diaper bag that we bought for her so that she will have a Coach "brat" in the making! She loved it and when she opened it she was so surprised she cried...we were all so excited for her and can't wait to meet baby Madison!

This is a photo of the amazing ladies that work with me at Dillard's!
Joanne, Sue, Brenda, Pam (baby Madison), Me, and Maria.

Also check out this blog : www.mellybeanboutique.blogspot.com
She has adorable monogramed tops for women and the cutest baby clothes ever!!


Go Gators!!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Ok so the potato casserole that I made turned out amazing and Ross and Dad loved it!
I am planning on making it for Thanksgiving day! I am starting to learn to cook so I can have my family traditions with me in the dinning room!

This is completely random but I got tired of the fake nails and took them off.
I decided paint my nails pink for now until I am ready for the holiday red for the christmas season. So here is a picture of my pink nails with my gorgeous ring from my sweetie!

GO GATORS!!!
Well here it is ... I am wearing "gator blue" for KC to support the Florida Gators!
They played Georgia on Saturday and WON!!
Florida 49 - Georgia 10!!!
Hopefully my brother wont see this...he will be furious at the fact that
I am not wearing LSU colors!!