Baby you can have whatever you like

SO I had a VERY successful weekend. I didn't get everything on my list done, but I am still really happy with what I did get done. First I went out and did a couple of errands.

The first stop was Joann Fabrics, where I got 4/6 of the votive candles I needed - they came in packages of 24 for $4.99 and I needed 6, but there were only 4 on the shelf and none in the back :(. I also got white and silver gel pens to use with our Wish Jar.

Next stop was right across the street - Babies R Us. Now, don't go getting any ideas - it's for our Best Man's wife. She is having a shower next Sunday and I figured I may as well stop while I am out. I made a baby blanket for them - its lavender, white and baby pink - and I also ordered an adorable little crocheted hat for them. Obviously it a girl! Heather is due 3 days after our wedding so I am hoping that she either goes early or holds out past the 21st because I would (selfishly) like our Best Man to be at the wedding...

Finally (because I was getting frustrated with humanity at this point) I stopped at Target. I picked up a whole ton of stuff, including 2 new pairs of sunglasses (because I lose them ALL THE TIME), a bunch of supplies for my wedding day bag, Crest whitestrips and whitening toothpaste, a new Biore face mask, and a cute little cupcake Valentines Day card to send to my goddaughter Hayden in Florida.

Then it was time to get down to work. I fiddled around on the computer trying to come up with a design for the cover of my program. Then I had to go out and get it copied at my fave place ever - Office Max. Unfortunately my favorite copy lady was not in (and therefore I did not get my lovely little discount). However, the guy that was there was able to help me with a couple things, so I was glad for that.

I had been texting all day with a local girl on The Knot from the message board we both belong to, so we decided to get together for dinner at a place at the mall. So I went home and got my face on and headed out. I met Maureen and her friend Kim outside the restaurant and we had a great time. Dinner was delicious (as were the martinis and the dessert) and I was so glad to have a break from my crafting marathon.

I got home around 10pm and started folding papers for my programs, while watching Father of the Bride (of course). I've always loved this movie, but it is so much more poignant and meaningful watching it from a soon-to-be (emotional) bride's perspective. And I must tell you, I am oh so envious of how Annie and Nina get along. My mother and I have really hit a rocky road where we are just NOT speaking the same language to each other and it has really been taking a toll on our relationship. Hopefully this is something we can get back on track once the frustration of the wedding is over with.

Because it was freezing and I have no idea how to work thenew thermostat, I went up to be after I finished folding. When I got up in the morning, I got right back into it. Almost.

First I made some mini-muffins, you know, for sustenance. And I also got to use my adorable silicone heart shaped pan, so that was a plus. I found a great recipe online that I was really happy with - normally, my muffins turn out very dry, but using the suggestions left by other reviewers, they came out moist and delicious. More on that at a later date.

Then it was on to tackle the programs - I had to cut the designs out first. Then I found the Top Model marathon on Oxygen, tuned in and zoned out while I attached all 125 of them. Which took less than an hour - super fast!

Shower - quick stop at Office Max again for copies of candy bar wrappers, that will also double as escort cards (my fave part about this was because I only needed them cut exactly in half, I could have the guy who worked there do it and it was only $1.09 and saved me at least 2 hours worth of work) - dinner with my grandma and family. My Aunt Sandy helped me (finally) finish off my blanket by showing me how to hide all my lose strings.

Back at home, I brought out the glue and crystals and started working on my bridesmaids gifts - personalized tote bags. I did their initial in crystals and I have to say, I'm really happy with how they turned out. This was definitely a budget project.

And now for the pictures:

This is the cover of the programs. I only did the outside

because I am a slacker and I don't know what readings or musci we are having yet.

This is a close-up. It says:

Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairytale

My candy bar favor/escort card wrappers. They have our monogram and say:

Thank you for sweetening our day. Love and kisses from the Mr. and Mrs.

This is the gift for Heather's baby shower. I got a diaper changing caddy,

complete with diapers, wipes, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, baby powder,

q-tips and one of those things that sucks the boogies outta babies' noses.

Although it looks like a pillow, this is the blanket I made for Baby Autumn.

Its all folded up and lovely, so hopefully Heather will like it

Here's one of the bags I made - K for Kara

2 Ts - Tyler and Tracy


2 Cs for Carolyn and Colleen

And an E for Emily

All in all, I think I did really well this weekend and I hope I can just keep it moving!

**UPDATE - I forgot a few things...I also got in the handkerchiefs I ordered for me, my mom and Kevin's mom, and both my grandmothers. With this came a lovely brooch that I will put on my bouquet. I also ordered a stand for my unity candle and got two white tapers to finish it off. And I ordered little business cards with my contact info to give all my work buddies so we can keep in touch after I move.**

Enjoy it!