I don't remember where exactly the idea came from, but hiring a caricature artist was one of the things I settled on pretty early into planning. I did a Google search to find artists in the area, and hired a local artist through The Nose. I didn't really advertise to the guests that we would have a caricature artist, so it was one of the pleasant surprises of the evening. Our artist, the talented Angie Jordan, was set up during cocktail hour down in the basement of the farm (where cocktail hour happened), and moved upstairs to a nook up above the bar and DJ area at the reception. She was wonderful and captured people's quirks and personalities, and I loved seeing all the guests' caricatures through the night. They definitely provided many laughs, and I love that it was something the guests could bring home with them to remember the day (including ours!). Here are a few that folks posted on facebook!
Nick and Teresa
Abigail (she likes to talk hahaha) and Christy
Alyssa and Chris, Anne and Sean
Nathalie and Claire
Dad and my sister Erica (bottle in hand, sassy snap)
my brother John and cousin Edin
Aunt Jenny and Mom
Matt with Ashley, Titus (and Lahiru)
cousins Sheridyn and Vienna
And ours!
Aren't they awesome? I guess it helps if you know the people, but oh well!
1. I feel so bad for my husband. He goes to work at 2pm, comes home around 8:30 the next morning after the night guard shift and PT, sleeps from 9am to 1pm, then gets up and does it again, for a week straight. It's no fun. I'm hoping he'll have the weekend off, or at least a day. Four hours of sleep tops is not good for the Army. From the sounds of it they don't have much to do either, and he'll report to me how many crickets he killed on guard (600 lats night). I wish they were at least using the time to train our soldiers so they are ready for deployments. But let's not get me started on all the things wrong with the US military. I plan on making Kyle a cheesecake at the end of the week (never made one before).
2. Still in love with my planner. It took me not as long as I expected to get over my nervousness about actually writing in it and using it, haha.
yes I need my planner with me at all times thank you
3. I'm getting ready for school! Doing some supply shopping, figuring out student loans for the first time, more Baylor paperwork, clearing the clutter from my desk, buying books. I'm excited but also nervous. I'm not quite sure what to expect.
4. Turning 24 on Sunday. Is 24 noteworthy for any reason?
5. I thought Dexter season 6 was really great. It got back to the Dexter of early seasons that I love so much, and the story was great and captivating throughout. I'm looking forward to 7 and 8 and seeing how they end the show.
6. I could use a good girls night, but all my girls are states and states away.
7. My German friend posted this photo from the wedding, of the table toasting with their cake pops! Love it! My mom's friend made the most amazing cake pops and we put one for everyone at each table; hopefully there will be a detailed photo to come!
8. My tattoo is all peeled and still there!
9. What a perfect and pretty summer treat! raspberry sorbet in lemon bowls
Hooray, my Erin Condren planner arrived! I thought this was the perfect time to order one, to start in August along with grad school beginning! I definitely have always preferred a paper planner; I love writing things down, using colors, making little notes and seeing everything laid out in front of me (not on a computer screen). I love the amount of organization that this planner promotes, and it has some really great features. Picture time!
nice packaging and bubble wrap
Taa-dah!
You can customize the design and text.
laminated tabs
Huxley came to inspect.
first thing I put on my planner! A sticker from our wedding, to mark our anniversary :)
lots o' stickers
gift labels, and a pouch and pocket for holding things (already put in some stamps)
I recently got some new pens too (plus my favorite pen lately- a free pen from Baylor)
I have to copy Sar with this and say my planner is my favorite new possession/obsession. And here's the rest of my favorites for the 15 Day Challenge! (psst- check out my summer favorites post from yesterday, too!)
Song: Possibly, probably, Will You be There by Michael Jackson. Yes, the Free Willy song. No other song moves me (physically and emotionally...I have to dance and sometimes cry) more than this song. We played it at the wedding (at my request) and everyone loved it; I was surprised- surely that song would clear the dance floor of all but me and my two friends who also love the song, and my wee cousin who danced to everything (Queen of the Dance Floor, that one), and abruptly bring the party to a depressing end, but no!
Quote: I'm not sure what my favorite favorite quote is, but I recently saw this one and I quite like it. Also, love Amy Poehler.
Food: Always- cucumber. Lately- whole wheat toast with avocado, salt, pepper and cucumber. It is reminiscent of Finland. The bread is different and I don't think I ever had avocado in Finland, but I try.
Vacation Spot: Finland! Though I wouldn't mind going somewhere tropical, either. Also, New Zealand.
Photo: We've only seen a preview of the wedding photos so far, and I'm sure one of those will end up my favorites, but for now, this picture of the kitties when they were brand new, napping on my desk chair, so tiny.
Movie: Jurassic Park. Runner Up: Away We Go
TV Show: Of all time, Arrested Development. Other great ones: Dexter (just watched all of season 6 on itunes in like a day), The West Wing, Parks & Rec, The Office.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Oh, and sidenote, I'm putting together an Olympic themed giveaway to hopefully have up in time for the Opening Ceremonies on July 27th! Stay tuned for more info! :)
