Sunday, October 10, 2010

Weekend Wrap Up - the dress, some drool and a cute design

First, the dress...Paul and I attended the Amway Center Grand Opening Gala last night.  There have been several special events recently to mark the opening of this new venue where Paul will be working. Last night was a black tie affair with music by the Boston Pops and later in the evening James Taylor. We decided to go at the last minute, so Paul rented a tux. I had to drag both kids to the mall Thursday night to find a dress.  Found one at the first store we stopped!  With the help of a few friends, I had all the accessories needed by the end of the night. But, when it came time to get dressed yesterday, I couldn't find my sassy black pumps that I had pulled out the other evening when I got home. They looked great with my dress but ten minutes until go time and no shoes?!
The drool...meet Zoey.  Zoey likes treats, playing in the sprinklers and eating the heels off of black sassy pumps.  She's so darn cute though that I couldn't get mad at her. So, I just wore my more conservative black pumps which turned out to be much, much more comfortable.  Thanks, Zoey.
The design...while we were at the Gala, look what kind of cuteness was going in the hood!  My neighborhood friends had a craft night (and watched our kids, love you guys). They made these darling paperback pumpkins! I've seen a variety of these in blog land.  This is my favorite though! Thank you, Kel, Kim and Jodi for sharing this with me today.  You know I'll have one made by tomorrow! This bugger is too darn cute not to drop everything and get started.  Blog friends, I'll be sure to make a tutorial while I"m doing mine. So, stop back by this week for the scoop! Have a great week everyone. I'm linking up to The Girl Creative - Just something I whipped up party.  Stop by and see all the great projects tomorrow!

12 comments:

  1. You guys look great, and your doggie is sooooo cute!

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  2. that Pumpkin book was fun to make, I know you'll have one wipped up in no time! I almost want to keep mine out year round!!:)

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  3. You two look beautiful! I was half expecting you to say you were chased by paparazzi because you look like movie stars :) So glad you had a wonderful time.

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  4. Marla you are too funny. For some reason the paparazzi were just not interested in a couple in a minivan. Go figure? lol Thanks to each of you for stopping by.

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  5. Oh Vicki...how could anyone be mad at that sweet face of Zoey's. She could have chewed up a pair of my favorite crocs (haha) and I could never be mad at her!

    You two looked fabulous! And being serenaded by James Taylor? Wow!!!!

    The little page pumpkin is precious!!!!

    Can't wait to see all of your future projects~

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  6. Hey, Birthday month girl. Thanks for stopping by. It was a fun night and lots of walking so Zoey knew what she was doing. lol Definitely have some projects up my sleeve. Have a great week!

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  7. What a great photo of the two of you...and the story of Zoey is too cute...

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  8. You and Paul look AMAZING! How nice to get dressed up with your man...and see James Taylor live to boot! Love you Zoey...good job taking care of mommy! The book was a really fun and easy project...especially while having cocktails. :) So thankful for the blog world for giving us all these fun ideas!

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  9. How nice to get all dressed-up to go out on a grown-up gathering. You looked beautiful as well. And Zoey looks darling (maybe a little bit guilty, but darling.)

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  10. Yes, that is a guilty look on Zoey's face ladies. Glad you enjoyed a pic and the story. Thanks to each of you for stopping by. Have a great Monday!

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  11. so pretty! and... you have a bassethound!! My first love was a basset named Paul... that stubborn crazy dog forever has a place in my heart. :( Paul would have loved Zoey!

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  12. Hilary - Zoey is our fourth Basset. We love the breed. Thanks for stopping by!

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