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William, Kate, & Brains

Okay, just because I’m pregnant doesn’t mean I can’t have fun. While I might not be the life of the party these days, I do try to get out every once in a while. One of the best parts? The whole no hangover thing. Hah. Here are some photos from a couple recent shindigs…

This Friday my friend Jill hosted a royal wedding watch party (DVRed of course – there was no way we were waking up at 4 am). She went all out with homemade scones, vintage tea cups, William & Kate decorations, fancy hats, and Cathy even brought a wedding cake!

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

William & Kate - Jill's Royal Wedding Party

These are from Brains’ birthday party, way back in March. This was the same week I had my first ultrasound, so at the party we told all of our friends that we were expecting. So, I’ll always remember that night – mustaches & all.

I made brains cupcakes for the birthday girl.

People have asked how she ended up with the nickname Brains, so now is a good time to explain. In college, the university usually gives email addresses with the first letter of you first name, and the first five letters of your last name. Back then, her name was Brandy Rains. So there ya have it!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains cupcakes for Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Brains' Birthday!

Since usually I’m in bed by about 8 o’clock, my nights of fun are few and far between. I guess I should have a few more while I can, but pajamas & thinking of baby names rate pretty high up there with me right now.

Love being lazy.

Lazy bums.

And a silly pregnant picture for good measure.
Straight from the maternity department of Old Navy.

17 weeks

Mississippi Wedding

What a wonderful little weekend we just had!

Todd and I joined some old friends in Oxford, Mississippi for a wedding celebration. I say ‘celebration’ because Erin & Sean (the newlyweddies) had a small, family-only wedding ceremony and then threw a giant party this past Saturday for all of their friends. People came from all over the country to party hard in the name of love.

Let the road trip begin…

I swear we are more excited than we look.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Going over the old bridge into Memphis. It was so weird going through my hometown & not stopping.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Arriving in Oxford. We stayed a hotel right off the downtown square.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

A sign with “Sarah McG” next to our hotel!

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Friday evening Erin had a group of girls over to her house in Water Valley, Mississippi for a pre-party dinner.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

I finally met one of her friends, Lauren, who apparently is my long lost twin…

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Brandy + Kerri

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

The bride

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Erin had a fun little game planned for her party favors. We did a ‘dirty santa’ style gift swap, with southern themed food from the local Piggly Wiggly. This was especially hilarious since a lot of the girls were from L.A. (aka – not the south).

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Peanut butter moon pies.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Chocolate syrup inside of a bear with a bow tie!

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Hoppin’ Johns beans.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Crawfish chips. They were really good, actually (and contained no crawfish whatsoever).

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Bacon crackers.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Pork & Beans + ham flavored lima beans.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Bis-Kits!

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Soul Food Seasoning

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Fat Back

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Of course while I was at Erin’s home I couldn’t help but drool over her house & it’s vintage decor.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

On Saturday we enjoyed a lazy day around Oxford before the party that evening. We explored the Ole Miss campus, had some beers, and had lunch with my old roommate, Necha, and her new baby, Lucia.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

The food here is sooo good.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

The City Grocery bar

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Getting ready

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

That night the party got underway at The Lyric

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Super cute guest book idea

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding favors

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

“Yay!!!” napkins + cookies shaped like the USA & Mississippi

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Lots of drinks

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Food line. Sliders + french fries + hush puppies. Mmm.

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

bffs together again!

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Congrats again to Erin + Sean!

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Wedding Weekend in Oxford

Can we do it again?

Brains’ Birthday Beach Bash

My friend Brandy (aka Brains) reaaally wanted to go to the beach for her birthday this year. It didn’t quite work out, so at the last minute we decided to bring the beach to her. Everyone is sick of the winter weather, so why not play dress up and pretend that summer has already arrived? I’ve posted some of my favorite photos below, but the rest (all 68 of ’em) can be viewed on Flickr.

After seeing this blog post, I was inspired to put my own twist on “cupcake sandwiches.” Behold the hamburger cupcake!

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Brains' Birthday Beach Bash

Party’s over.

One Month Away

It feels like every month just keeps going by faster & faster. I can never keep my blog up with how many photos I take, so i’ve posted a hodge podge of my favorites from the past couple months.

Here’s what i’ve been up to as of late.

+ getting married in a month
+ invitations finally in the mail
+ all other wedding plans falling into place thanks to my friends & family
+ aced summer school
+ officially graduating this december
+ off to miami for our honeymoon
+ going to vegas in october
+ silver dollar city this weekend
+ memphis the next
+ ebay goin good & steady
+ todd bought a motorcycle
+ fourth of july party
+ lots of layin out in the sun (when it hasn’t been raining)
+ Sadie is almost all grown up (her nickname this week is Sugar Bear)
+ crazy Good Fear video shoot
+ lots of thrift store shoppin
+ went camping a while back
+ attended a few fabulous weddings

(click photos for a larger image)

Brandy’s bachelorette party

Q: peace signs or yin yangs?
A: neither

Camping in Missouri

plenty of game nights

lots of grilling out

my delicious (disgusting) banana boat.

burgs!

todd’s “don’t be mad” purchase.

Brustin’s lovely wedding!

just a cute one.

more grilling out

homemade ice cream (thanks laura!)

Jason & Genevieve’s lovely wedding (somehow I managed not to get a photo of either one of them)

The Good Fear video shoot in Prairie Grove.

i wore a wig.

setting up for the 4th of July

croquet.

blue & her favorite Alf sleeping bag

last but not least, party dog!

That’s all for now. My next post will mostly likely be when I’m married w/ all sorts of wedding photos! Can’t wait!