a seven letter word

W-E-D-D-I-N-G.

Another seven letter word . . .

P-I-C-T-U-R-E.

Clearly I have mentioned my sisters upcoming nuptials. I am putting together a few treats for the wedding because well, my creative side has taken over and cannot turn down projects. I wish I could show you some snapshots from Mickey's bridal portrait shoot but, then my mom would kill me. Unless Mickey got to me first. Anyways, as I have scanned over 300 pictures of the two love birds and their friends I wondered over to their photographers Web site and WOW. New blog obsession --- Carperphoto! I have not met Amy yet, but here is another seven letter word . . .

G-I-F-T-E-D.

This California native has it going on! Props to Mickey on choosing her as the photographer. As I have cruised through her blog for the past hour I came across this awesome photo installation that Amy did for a client.

Photo borrowed from Carper Creative Photography

mia

So I have been MIA for the past two weeks, I apologize. I went down to Arkansas for a couple of wedding parties for my sister, celebrated by birthday, attempted to start the search for a new apartment, and been working nearly around the clock.

Also, I've been planning my sisters Bachelorette party, which is taking place in New York the last weekend in July. Oh, I wish I could share all the wonderful details, but my sister and her love for surprises prevents me from sharing. The invitations, which are beyond adorable and took two days to make, and I only made eight.

I'm heading back down to Arkansas Thursday and will be delivering them so once all the girls have seen them, I'll post pictures.

In the meantime I have friends in town! No my apartment isn't busting at the seams with luggage and guests, these family friends are staying at a hotel. Tonight I am having dinner with my parents good friends, Rob and Cecile Burgeis. I've known them practically my entire life and they are in New York for the first time. If you had to guess, you would probably think I would take them to Alice's Tea Cup, but we're going to dinner at Bobby Flay's Bar Americain. One of my many favorite New York eateries. They have the best raw bar, steak, champagne cocktails, and the service is top notch.

Tomorrow after work, I am meeting my favorite high school teacher, Pris Benson for dinner before she's heads off to a show. For many, many years Pris has organized a trip to New York for a group of adults and occasionally a few students. My first time in New York was Ms. B's trip in 2004. Clearly it is a good trip, if it made me want to move to the city.

Then Thursday, I'm off to Arkansas again. Down time? Not happening this summer. Every week seems to be as busy as the current. I'll update you with pictures and more insight to my crazy summer as soon as I can. Hope your summer is as busy and fun as mine has been thus far.

Cheers!

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My childhood best friend, Rachel Urton Rogers is competing to sing the national anthem at Pops! on the River this 4th of July! BUT she needs your votes! The first round of votes is going on now till June 13. You can vote 10 times a day for her! Her video is beautiful but honestly doesn't even do her justice. She is FANTASTIC. A natural talent.

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