HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD!

Happy Birthday to the most wonderful, loving, goofy, hilarious, southern husband a girl could have! I love you Mr. Chad Hopkins.
We went to Boston, with my brother and 7 friends for the weekend, explored went to a concert, our favorite: Dave Matthews Band at FENWAY Stadium, ate at the oldest Tavern in America (the Bell-in-Hand) and had "Chowda" it was an amazing weekend.

Chad has a bald head right now because he is currently in the Police Academy. Chad did not bring his baseball cap even though it was sunny, I don't know-I think he thinks he is immune to the sun even though he gets red every time, although only for a day. Needless to say, we had to find a hat...This is what he came up with ;) He makes me Laugh<3

The Bell in Hand-Oldest Tavern in America!

New England Clam "Chowda"...Never had it, am not a seafood eater BUT I loooved it! So good.

Memorial Day...Thank You all who have served.

My Grandfathers are Veterans, My Uncle and Aunt our Veterans, I'm a Veteran, My Husband is a Veteran, His Father is a Veteran, His Grandfather is a Veteran, His Uncle a Veteran. To all of them...Thank You. I'm a huge supporter of the military and always will be. I love my Armed Forces and my Country. Please remember all past and present Veterans, please remember those who gave all. They protect, protected and have served this beautiful country and we should all be grateful.
I took my grandmother to the Veterans Cemetery this morning to visit my grandfathers grave. It is surreal to see all of the flags that the local boy scouts put on each grave, it was breathtaking. It was moving, tearful...so many who gave.
A photo I snapped this morning...

Memorial Day
by Michelle Keim
As we stand here looking
At the flags upon these graves
Know these flags represent
A few of the true American brave

They fought for their Country
As man has through all of time
Except that these soldiers lying here
Fought for your country and mine

As we all are gathered here
To pay them our respect
Let's pass this word to others
It's what they would expect

I'm sure that they would do it
If it were me or you
To show we did not die in vein
But for the red, white and blue.

Let's pass on to our children
And to those who never knew
What these soldiers died for
It's the least we can do

Let's not forget their families
Great pain they had to bear
Losing a son, father or husband
They need to know we still care

No matter which war was fought
On the day that they died
I stand here looking at these flags
Filled with American pride.

So as the bugler plays out Taps
With its sweet and eerie sound
Pray for these soldiers lying here
In this sacred, hallowed ground.

Take home with you a sense of pride
You were here Memorial Day.
Celebrating the way Americans should
On this solemnest of days.

April Showers...

So the Bridal Shower wasn't in April but it was 3 days ago and today is April 1rst (April Fool's Day).
This past Sunday I and 4 other girls we're able to pull off an awesome surprise Bridal Shower @ Carlucci's Restaurant in Yardley, Pa. The Order of the Bridesmaids, Me, Aimee, Robyn, Katy and Kate put a lot of hard work and thought into Danielle's Wine themed shower. It was all well worth it for one of my favorite people! It was also fun planning and sneaking around with the girls. I had the honor of trying to get her to the restaurant...to let you know I am the WORST liar ever. Really. My friends know this, therefore everyone was on there toes about my being able to pull it off and well.....I DID! Wooo whoo. She had no idea and was completely surprised.
Here are some of the Shower details:



If you thinking cute and wondering what some of the stuff is...The ice cubes in the buckets do have roses frozen in them! They are fake roses but they turned out beautiful. I was so proud of them and I feel like it added a little unique touch. I didn't even think that once the ice melted they would be floating and look just as great, or that the guest would use the ice cubes in there glasses and once them melted they looked adorable floating in everyones glass. I got the idea from Vintage Glam Weddings where you can find out how to DIY or you can find tons of DIY projects on their awesome blog. The little purse, they are wine stoppers! And the little photo hangers that were on everyones plates were my own little project, which I used all their engagement photos I took (click to see their slide show).

Photo Booth Hilarity

I Said Once a Week ;)

Alisha and Aaron