The LaPrade Lifestyle

Valentine's weekend wrap up! After all the snow we were eager to get out the house and have some fun! We went to Landon's in downtown McKinney on Friday night and met up with Britt, Joe, April and a few other people for a good time! We really enjoyed Landon's! They had gumbo from New Orleans, Chocolate covered cherries, a chocolate fountain with marshmallows and graham crackers! We will for sure be returning to Landon's!

Britt and Joe! Joe made friends instantly with everyone
in Landon's! They are so cute and fun to hang out with!

Me, April, and Britt! April is Britt's friend from Waco who is
super adorable and sweet!

She is getting married in March so she came into town for
Bridal pictures on Saturday!

Happy Valentine's Day!!! Ross and his cookie cake!! He was not willing to share with his amazing wife but I sweet talked him into sharing it with me!! Those things are hard to resist! :)
Ross suprised me with pink gerber daisies, a Hobby Lobby gift card, the book Dear John, and a sweet card! He went above and beyond and it was very thoughtful! We had a lovely first valentine's as a married couple!! ;)

I just thought this was really funny! We were trying to take a cute photo of our little family and Parker was not enjoying the moment! haha!! But it is so true of how we all cuddle on the couch!

Happy Valentine's and Fat Tuesday!! -The LaPrades

Here are a few pics from my week off! I will be starting my new job Monday at JCPenney and I am a little nervous and a little excited all at once! This week was nice to take off and relax with Ross and Parker before I start my new job! I did a lot of shopping so that I will have cute outfits everyday and catching up on all of my magazine subscriptions!!

The ladies from Dillard's wanted to go out to have a little going
away party so here we are at On The Border enjoying our time together!
The ladies got me a Coach wallet and some new Sarah Jessica Parker perfume! They were a great group of ladies to work with!

Ross and I went to Maggiano's to celebrate my new job!
We had a great time having a date just the two of us!
The last time we went there was when we got engaged!
We had a blast and of course ate way to much!!

Parker and I caught up on my reality TV obsession!
The Bachelor...Biggest Loser...Teen Mom...it was
great having a few lazy days! :)

Parker and Ross enjoying the afternoon on the couch!

Parker discovered his love for apples!
One morning I was cutting one up before a morning
run and Parker barked and whined until he got one! ;)
He ate it up and will do any trick for an apple!!

I did a home improvement!
We have a blank wall in our dinning room area
so I got an idea from pottery barn about frames and
iron work. We have tons of engagement pics and wedding photos that
needed to go on the wall anyways so that we could have more counter space!
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AFTER:

One day during the week Lorin and I hung out and we had a great time!
We saw When in Rome and then picked up my bridesmaid dress!
We both really enjoy girl time!
On Friday I got to help Lorin and Nora put together
Lorin's wedding invitations! We stamped, embossed, Lorin addressed,
and Nora sealed the invites to go out for the big day!
Here is Lorin hard at work!