I Turned 30! Part 2 Of Where I've Been....

I turned 30th on August 5th. My husband, being the amazing man he is, bought my BFF a plane ticket to come celebrate with me. Our time together was much too short - as it always is - but I was so happy I got to spend my 30th birthday with her. She flew in the morning of my birthday and we spent the day at the salon with her NJ competition. After that, we went to dinner with Rob's parents. I wanted Chase to come with us, so I picked a restaurant that was family friendly, but still has amazing food. The next day we headed down the shore. It was so hot! Like really, really hot. I think I almost passed out on the beach. The next afternoon she left to go back to GA. We were able to fit in a few hours of shopping before her flight left.
Dani- I miss you! Come visit again soon!!! Chase misses you too.

Danielle and Chase. Isn't she pretty?

Danielle and I before my dinner.

Birthday Dinner. Rob, me, Rob's dad, Rob's mom, Danielle and Chase.

Rob's dad.

Rob and I.

Danielle and Chase after dinner.

Down the shore. Chase obviously was forced to take this picture. He looks like he's standing at attention!

Guess Who is Coming to Visit??!!

Him:

and Her:

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Sadly, I don't have a picture of my BFF - Danielle. I will be sure to take some while she's in town for my 30th birthday in August!!

Abby's Shower... It was full of LOVE!

We threw a shower for my friend Abby the Saturday before Valentine's Day. It was supposed to be the week prior but a HUGE snow storm hit that morning. We had so much fun... It was "love"ly and very girly! Abby and Aaron are having a girl in April - Riley - so the heart, pink theme was perfect.

The invitation was courtesy of my favorite etsy vendor - Amber's Announcing You. It's it beautiful. Amber, thanks again for working with me to create the perfect invitation for Abby's special day.


Decorations: I made the banners out of Valentine paper in the $1 section of Target. The puff balls have become a staple at any party in which I am part of the planning. They are super cute, easy to make and affordable.

My pink vintage Pyrex was perfect! I bought the silver desert stand at a yard sale over the summer and hadn't used it yet. I think it worked well to hold the MANY, MANY cupcakes I made.

Mom and Dad....

Opening Gifts...

Seriously, the cutest thing I've EVER seen!!! I need one! I love it! Abby's mother in law made her. She is so talented.

Abby-Thank you for letting me be part of your special day. It was a pleasure helping your mom plan your baby shower. Riley is one lucky little girl to have a Mommy and Daddy as great as you and Aaron. Enjoy every second of her newborn months - they grow fast!

Necklace.... From Lynne

If it's possible for someone to read more magazines than I do, it's my friend Lynne. Because of this talent (it's a talent to read 20+ mags a month with a 3 year old), Lynne is always up to date on the latest fashion trends, jewelry, celebrity hook ups, celebrity break ups, ect. Today, she sent me a link to Sarahchloe.com and I fell in LOVE with this necklace. I would get it with Chase's initials so instead of SRA it would read CTR. The best part is that she sent me the link while still in the hospital from delivering her baby boy. What a friend. Thanks Lynne for sending me the link and congratulations on baby Lucas.

**Please note that Lynne does not read 20+ magazines a month - it just seems like it. ;)

The Carroll Family

Are words even needed??

You Would Think He Was From the South

Yep, that's my husband.... The handsome one on the left. He's a hunter and bow season started last weekend. That's his 1996 Ford Bronco next to him. It's for sale. What to buy it? Let me know.

I don't think he's going hunting this weekend - it's too bad becasue he really enjoys it. For him, it's a good way to destress and spend time with friends he doesn't get to see often. Hopefully next weekend.

PS - We eat deer meat (Rob more than me). What we don't eat, gets donated to shelters to help feed the homeless.