Monday, August 20, 2012

a Juniata street apartment

    
How the apartment usually looks.....
  
 How it looks right now....

 It is true, I have loved our St. Louis apartment. I don't love packing. We have less than a week left in St. Louis and it is bittersweet...trying to see friends and maximize our time here.



Tuesday, August 7, 2012

a baby gorilla!

an incredible birthday week!

 
Scenes from a special birthday week:
1. A cake from Nick's mom from the famous Davis Pastry in Anna, IL
2. A beautiful gift from Nora
3. Lunch with Nora at Vin de Set with a view to the arch
4. Letter press cards that say "To the moon and back"
5. Rubber stamps from Leah Milan
6. A present for Nick
7. Nick and his candles
8. A 26 year old me
9. Special bracelet and earrings from Nick wrapped in polka-dotted washi tape boxes
10. Flowers and treats with Karen
11. A surprise birthday dinner at Brasserie
12. Best lemon tart ever...shared after a wonderful meal
13. Birthday kiss outside
14. A visit with Judy
15. Nick's birthday breakfast
16. A tired dog after all the excitement

a baby shower for Andrea & Lewy

Andrea's Baby Shower
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Andrea and Lewy will be welcoming baby Utah in late September! Julie hosted a beautiful shower and gathering of family, friends, and babies....complete with a sushi-shaped ice cream cake to celebrate!