Man...do I feel old!

No Fashion Friday today, folks. 

Today, I want to take the time to wish my baby boy a happy 18th birthday.

Between him and his brother, Matthew....my life has been interesting, to say the least!

He is a wonderfully loving, thoughtful, generous, smart and funny young man.

I am just the lucky mom who gets to claim him and love him.

Happy Birthday, Houston...

I love you.

Brighten your Special Day with Orange!

Who says Orange is a Fall color?

If you want bright pops of color, then incorporate these beautiful shades of Pantone's Celosia Orange.

From warm fiery hues to soft cool sherbert, this shade will surely put smiles on the faces of your guests.  

Add a bit more to your decor buy slipping in some unexpected citrus fruits or infuse your wedding cake

with flavors of tangerine. 

Time for Show and Tell!

Oh, how we were blessed when our little Makynzie came into our lives! Now, don't get me wrong, ALL 4 of our children are a true blessing, but they are all but grown and only need us for money and occasionally food, lol. We love them all.
Makynzie was an unexpected and welcomed surprise to round out our blended family. She is my ray of sunshine each and every day and I know she is headed for greatness! (Spoken like a true mom, huh?)
Yesterday was picture day for the basketball players and cheerleaders. I couldn't take my own pictures behind the photographer for two reasons: 1. I am a coach and had to be IN the photos, and 2. I respect the photographer hired to do the job, as I know that this is how he is making a living and believe me....it is NOT as profitable as most may think! So, after our photos were taken, I quietly took Makynzie into the hallway to snap a few with my gear. I wasn't happy with the majority of them, but I think these turned out quite well...

I love her eyes, they are so spirited and full of wonder. A perfect match for her personality!
Anyway, I had to share these. Be prepared for pictures of our other children!

Proud momma~ Becky

Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!

Something Blue...SHOES!

The next best thing to shopping for your dress are shoes! Every bride loves shoes and looks forward to flaunting her inner diva with a fabulous pair of shoes! 

Why not combine your fashion flair with a bit of tradition? Splash your kicks with a bit of blue to satisfy the "something blue".

The soles are a wonderfully unexpected place to flash color and designers are taking notice.

Can't find the shoe of your dreams with a blue sole? Get crafty and embellish them yourself with some glitzy initials or, like one of my brides, "I Do".

Another trend that is taking off is having all the single ladies sign your shoes.

Jason Voorhees vs. Happily Ever After?

Found this article, had to share! 

'Til death do they part: Couple announce their engagement with frighteningly hilarious Friday the 13th photo-shoot

By ASHLEY COLLMAN

PUBLISHED: 21:55 EST, 24 October 2013 | UPDATED: 00:29 EST, 25 October 2013

Josh Morden and fiance Van Lawson have a love story straight off the silver screen. At least that's what their engagement photo shoot shows. 

The Canadian couple decided to shake up the traditional set of romantic pictures by adding a bit of humor and gore. 

Photographer Brandon Gray shot the photos in an idyllic country setting, showing the couple walking around holding hands, hugging and kissing. Signs advertising Camp Crystal Lake  are the only sign of what comes next. 

But after a few establishing shots, things take a turn for the worse when Friday the 13th killer Jason Voorhees appears sneaking up on the couple's picnic.

The the couple finally notice Jason, they run for their lives.  But Josh falters and is stabbed by Jason through the heart. 

Van hides in the bushes, but can't resist running back to check on her fiance. 

As she tries hopelessly to revive him, Jason takes her by surprise and stabs her too. The last set of images show the couple's lifeless bodies lying next to each other on the ground, with Van's engagement ring covered in blood.

The couple that jokes together, stays together: Van Lawson, left, and her fiance Josh Morden, right, decided to include Friday the 13th killer Jason Vorhees in their engagement photo shoot

             

Storybook romance: Josh and Van are pictured holding hands, hugging and kissing in a romantic pastoral setting 
                  

Foreshadowing: A sign for Camp Crystal Lake is the only clue that all may not be well in this couple's paradise

In their own world: Josh and Van stare at each other while relaxing on a picnic blanket. But perhaps they should be paying attention to their surroundings

Run! Every horror movie has a moment right before the antagonists realize they are being stalked by the killer when the audience yells at the screen for them to get out while they can. This is that moment

Dream to nightmare: Josh and Van finally notice Jason and their happy photo shoot turns into a nightmare

Let's get out of here! The couple flee from a machete-wielding Jason. Will they make it out alive?

Taken by surprise: Josh looks almost too scared
to move in this shot taken from over Jason's shoulder

                     

Not fast enough: Somehow Josh falters and loses pace with Van, quickly becoming prey for a blood-thirsty Jason who stabs him through the chest 

Hide! Van manages to momentarily evade Jason and runs for her life

Shh! Van hides in the brush and tries to silence her breathing while Jason searches for his next victim

                                        

                  

 Bad decision: But like many a horror-film heroine before her, Van can't resist returning to the side of her love, hoping he'll be alive and she can save him. Unfortunately Jason finds her and kills her too

Endless love: Josh and Van 'die' side by side in one last embrace, their bodies covered in blood - including Van's engagement ring

                  

Sequel? With such an action-packed engagement photo shoot, who knows what the couple will do for their actual wedding photos

Read more:

Brandon Gray

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2476264/Til-death-Couple-announce-engagement-frighteningly-hilarious-Friday-13th-photo-shoot.html#ixzz2qZIMXZs4 
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Keep Calm...Placid (Blue) On

This week, we are featuring the softer side of Pantone with their 2014 pick, Placid Blue.

It is, exactly what it's name implies, serene and tranquil. This blue hue would be fabulous for a beachy wedding, paired with the Pantone shade Sand,  or with it's corresponding green, Hemlock.

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