Month: June 2011

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Photography

Week 22 Project 365

I’m a little behind on posting, but here’s another week in photos. I’m just realizing that all but one of these are food/beverages! I’ll try for other subjects for next week.

Day 155: I already shared a photo overload from Sarah’s wedding, but I left out this photo of the cookie favors. {they made a good Sunday snack.} [flickr id=”5827017532″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 156: I celebrated Nicole & the upcoming birth of her daughter Sloan at a shower filled with friends, love, good food & great girly gifts. [flickr id=”5827016204″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 157: Monday, due to TTC, I went to work late which meant I wasn’t hungry at lunch time. When I was hungry, all the cafe at work could sell me was this. Lunch of champions, I’d say not. [flickr id=”5827016580″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 158: no photo Tuesday. I think I was boring at home.

Day 159: Wednesday night I joined 11 other Raleigh bloggers {some of us more frequent bloggers than others} for dinner at Vivace. Thanks to us tweeting away {& being patient waiters for a table}, we received star treatment & free appetizers. Mel from Adventuroo enjoyed pizza while that risotto was all mine! [flickr id=”5827016678″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 160: If You Were Here by Jen Lancaster was put in my beach bag to finish at the beach. {review of it soon} [flickr id=”5826465939″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 161: Sara brought down two bottles of my new summer BFF since I couldn’t find it at my local ABC store! [flickr id=”5827035866″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

How was your week?

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Trying To Conceive

TTC Update Cycle 18

When it comes to TTC for me, no news hasn’t been good news. As I’d thought, our benched cycle was a bust.

Cycle 18 caught me off guard. I was so focused on my upcoming work trip, I’d lost count & ended up having to go to the RE a little early. Day 1 & my taking Femara began while I was out if town.

My day 12 appointment was last Saturday morning. Since I’ve spoken of “wandy” a few times, before the ultrasound tech came in, I snapped this cell phone pic of the machine I deal with twice a cycle. [flickr id=”5816834297″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”] Even though one of the cysts was still hanging out, a follicle had matured behind it! I did the Ovidrel shot around noon before we went to the wedding. Cue whirlwind weekend of fun events with timed I thrown in-between.

Now I’m in the dreaded two week wait. I’m happy to have fun plans like last nights bloggy ladies dinner last night at Vivace & a girls beach weekend starting tomorrow to distract me. Doing the math, it seems like I’ll find out if this is our cycle on father’s day. How special could that be for husband?!

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Photography

Sarah’s Wedding

My Chi O sister & friend Sarah married Mike this Saturday. It was the first wedding I’d attended since getting my DSLR. I *just might* have gone a little photo crazy taking 250+ photos! Sarah looked gorgeous, Mike so happy & the wedding party was great.

I left my camera in the car for the ceremony which was outside on the grass. Pretty readings, nice homily & ecstatic bride & groom.

We chose tables, grabbed beers & snacks & chatted with friends during cocktail hour. Such fun!

Perfect Spring Wedding Day

The decor {most of which she did herself} was perfect! I just have to share some of my favorites here.

Such special details

The Mr & Mrs getting introduced, first dance & Sarah & her dad’s dance.

The happy couple dances!

I loved the sweets ~ they were not only beautiful but very yummy!

Love these beautiful delicious cupcakes

Chi Os practiced Shades {our sing to the bride song} outside then sang to Sarah in front of the crowd. I didn’t cry at my own Shades, but seeing Sarah tear up & looking into friends’ faces did me in. I couldn’t even finish singing {not that anyone missed my voice}. We realized towards the end of the night that we’ hadn’t yet taken a Chi O group photo, so this one is missing a few of the ladies.

Chi O's showing Sarah the love

Can you tell how much fun we all had that this awesome wedding?

Such a pretty location

There was plenty of dancing including a group of Mike’s friends breaking it down pretend jump-rope style. Mike & Sarah jumped in the circle too. We said goodbye & wished them off to a happy honeymoon with fun sparkly snow.

Busting a few moves

Congratulation to the new Mr & Mrs! So thrilled for y’all & thanks for including us.

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Photography

Project 365

Day 148 I mentioned in my Memorial Day weekend post, but again I loved Inlet View’s chairs.  [flickr id=”5792500152″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 149: Public beach access during Sunday morning’s beach church service. [flickr id=”5792500658″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 150: Welcome back into Raleigh {sat in holiday-weekend traffic 20 miles outside of the city}. [flickr id=”5792500784″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 151: Cute meets functional! I shopped to solve my “red neck” issue. [flickr id=”5792563472″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 152: A fun book club followed by dinner out with husband to celebrate his great day at work. I enjoyed this margarita & some of the bread at Outback. [flickr id=”5795318672″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 153 Thursday meant husband watching the heat game while Moe chilled & I played online. [flickr id=”5795318922″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

Day 154 Jason went out with some guys Friday after work. I ate Panera by myself then excitedly came home to find my newest Gussy headband & laptop bag on my doorstep! [flickr id=”5795318976″ thumbnail=”medium” overlay=”true” size=”medium” group=”” align=”center”]

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Everything Else

A Little Summer Shopping

I won Changing the Universe‘s blog giveaway winning a 25 Design headband. I couldn’t choose between pink/black roses & green ones, so once I saw a discount code on FB I decided to order a second so I could have both!

To solve my sunburnt head & neck issue for future beach & pool trips this summer, I bought this $10 hat at Target. While I was there I also picked up this black tankini. I already have basic black bottoms. I love that it’s lined & very long which works well for my long torso. Since a post isn’t the same without photos, here’s self-portraits of the purchases {but don’t think for a second you’re getting a bathing suit pic~ not going to happen}. I think I’m ready for my next beach trip!

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