Dad and Me

photos compliment of my new Aunt Jane!

my favorite

Wedding Preview

Cardens Photography
 (after my dress change)

JPC Event Group
  (inside the reception)

It was a really fantastic night.

summer salad

Watermelon and spinach salad

Ingredients

• 
  POPPY SEED VINAIGRETTE:
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 
  SALAD:
• 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, torn
• 2 cups seeded cubed watermelon
• 1 cup halved green grapes
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

• In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion powder and salt. Cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Continue processing while adding oil in a steady stream. Add onion and poppy seeds; process until blended.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, watermelon, grapes and raspberries; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with vinaigrette. Yield: 8 servings (about 1 cup vinaigrette).

*ben using an excessively large knife to cut grapes

Keep your friends close, but your toys closer

because life would be much less funny without dogs.

Pittsburgh Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party!

My Sister and Mom (with the help of my bridesmaids) hosted a lovely and adorable Bridal Shower for me last weekend (7/16) 


Country themed decor, eats, and surprises!

And instead of those awkward bridal shower games.... they hired a line dancing instructor!!

Gifts and Cards (thank you!)

For our night out we hit up the Marvelous Wonderettes at the Pittsburgh Cabaret (highly recommended - so funny!)
and then settled down to live music and countless martinis at Oliver Twist!!!