Gorgeous Borges Wedding

When I think about Matt and Demetria's wedding weekend, one word instantly comes to mind: perfect.  It was so "them" - filled with lots of family and friends and most importantly, love. 

 

We started off the weekend getting manicures and pedicures at Royal Nails and Spa...

 

 

and once we had finished, Matt brought the "Baby of Honor" for everyone to love on and pass around. 

 

 

After lunch with my parents, Gaines and I headed downtown to the Hilton, where we were upgraded to suite by my dad's friend. Thanks dad. ;)

 

 

We rehersed the wedding at the Hotel John Marshall, and then headed to La Grotto on Cary Street for some amazing food and wine. 

 

 

The next day we spent time hanging out with the super calm bride-to-be, getting ready, and of course drinking mimosas.  Dems looked absolutely stunning, as did CharChar!

 

 

 

Then it was time to walk down the aisle...

 

 

 

where Dems and Matt exchanged their own vows (which of course were incredibly sweet and made everyone cry)...

 

and were pronounced husband and wife!!!

 

We then ate, danced, and partied...  

 

 

and were surprised by late-night food from the Chick-fil-a cow himself!

 

It was a perfect wedding for a perfect couple.  CONGRATULATIONS you two!! We love you!!

 

 

 P.S. I stole most of the reception pics from you, Allie and Steph. ;)

 

10 Days of Thanksgiving Break

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving!

 

I hope everyone had a great little break and was able to spend it with family and friends.  I was lucky enough to get the entire week off work and thought I'd share my favorite parts of those ten student-free days. ;)

 

Day 1

Gaines and I drove back to Richmond on Thursday night, and I was able to finally meet baby Charlie on Friday morning!!  She is every bit as cute as she looks in pictures, and I instantly fell in love with her cute cheeks and adorable smile. 

 

 

Day 2

On Saturday I watched my best friend walk down the aisle and had the absolute best time celebrating the start of Demetria and Matt's (aka Demattria) new life together with all my friends.  The weekend was as fun and unique as they are, and I will post a lot more pictures later.  Congratulations to the newlyweds!

 

 

Day 3

Gaines had an early flight back to Georgia on Sunday, but it was wonderful to be able to spend time with him and my parents while we were both home. 

 

 

Day 4

Any one that knows my mom and I know that our time together always involves Starbucks, shopping, chatting, and wine, and that's exactly what our Monday included.  We did a little Christmas shopping at the malls and on Libbie and Grove, ate lunch at The Continental, got pedicures, and drank wine by the fire.  There is nothing I love more than spending a day hanging out my momma. :)

 

 

Day 5

I drove back to Georgia on Tuesday and even though I got caught in traffic twice, I got to see this pretty sunset while being diverted off I-20.  I "googled" what happened when I got home and found this news video.  Yikes.

 

 

Day 6

Gaines had to work on Wednesday, but we got to eat lunch together and then I spent the rest of the day unpacking, making pumpkin bread, and playing with my Mollybug.   

 

 

Day 7

On Thursday we headed over to Gaines' grandma's house to enjoy Thanksgiving with the Story clan.  The food was delicious and the company was even better.  We didn't get a picture that day, but here is everyone from Tom and Renee's anniversary party back in April (minus Riley and plus Baker).  That's 26 Storys!  

 

 

Day 8

The next day Gaines headed out to the farm as I blared Christmas music and started decorating for my favorite holiday.  Here's a picture in our den, but I'll be sure to post more later.  :)

 

 

Day 9

On Saturday we watched on TV as our Bulldogs rolled over Georgia Tech 42-10 ("glory, glory to 'ole Georgia..").  We play Bama next weekend in the SEC Championship and the winner of that game goes on to play in the National Championship.  Eeek!

 

 

Day 10

Today is my final day of break, and I can't wait to spend every minute with these two. ;)

  

 

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!!

  

Goregous Borges

I just cannot contain my excitement, because as you are reading this, Gaines and I are driving home to watch my best friend from high school get married!!! 

Anyone who knows Demetria knows it's pretty easy to fall in love with her bubbly personality, her infectious laugh, and her joy for life.  I always knew it would take a pretty special guy to steal her heart, and I swear within the first few minutes of meeting her soon-to-be-hubby Matt I instantly knew they would end up together forver.  I'm pretty sure as soon as we said goodbye to them that day, I turned to Gaines and said, "Oh my gosh, he's JUST like Demetria... except a boy!"  

 

 

 

I just cannot express how happy I am for you, Meati and Matt, and I can't wait to celebrate you all weekend... wait, I take that back.  I may or may not be more excited to FINALLY hold baby Charlie!!! ;)

 

 

Richmond, here we come!!

 

 

Eats and Treats

With the holidays coming up, I was inspired by my friend Ashley to find some new recipes to try.  I decided to scour Pinterest for the yummiest (and easiest!) looking desserts I could find in hopes that if I posted them here, I would remember to actually make them soon.  Here's what I found:

 

Apple Butter Cupcakes

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S'mores Cookies

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Funfetti Cake Batter Cookies

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Melted Ice Cream Cake

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Oreo Truffles

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Cheesecake Swirled Lemon Butter Cake

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Pretzel M&Ms

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Puppy Chow

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So when I'm 25 pounds heavier after the holidays, you'll know why... ;)