Through Thick & Thin...

Life for me has been an absolute whirlwind lately. Even though Keri and I are a team and are pretty much the same person our lives are extremely different. As for Keri we all know she is expecting baby #2 (Gummy Bear) very soon! I could not be more excited and happy to meet my second niece! :) Then, on the very different and opposite spectrum of life there is me ;)

Unfortunately, my grandfather just lost his battle to terminal lung cancer. It has been a bit of a long road to travel but being with him in his last couple weeks have meant so much to me. It was very difficult to stand next to his bedside and watch him pass but in the end I know he was comfortable. My immediate family was able to be there for him throughout his last hours. His passing was followed by a beautiful private service. I could not be more thankful for the wonderful and loving support system that has been surrounding me these past few weeks. To everyone who has sent my family and I their well wishes, sweet thoughts & condolences it has meant more then you can even imagine to me.

On a brighter note... since January I have been very busy planning a fun and feisty Bachelorette Party for one of my dear friends of 25 1/2 years! ps. I will be turning 27 this August! So that should give you a little insight as to how close we are! Needless to say the weekend was a success and she had a wonderful time! (I hope! ha ;) )

For the past year all she has been telling me is how much she has been wanting to visit Ocean City, Maryland! Between the beach, all of the bars & of course the infamous SEACRETS! We just had to find out for ourselves what everyone has been talking about. I have never been there and all I wanted was to make all of her wishes come true! I pulled the troops aka the Bridal party together and with everyones hard work and dedication we truly had a beautiful weekend for one beautiful Bride-to-be!

We stayed at The Princess Royale in Ocean City, Maryland. It is an ocean front resort with a hotel and a condominiums attached. Our Bachelorette Party stayed in a three bedroom, three bathroom condo! There were thirteen women all together! Everyone slept comfortably and our fridge was stocked with food and alcohol!

Here are some pictures from the fabulous weekend!

This picture was upon our arrival! Beautiful Bride-to-be & a yummy Malibu Barbie Drink!

Nothing like dipping your toes in the water with your sister!

The Calm before the storm... HELLO SEACRETS! Seriously, one of the best times I have had in awhile! I highly recommend going there! 

SO much fun!

This was the view from our balcony! It was one of the most serene moments of the trip! My close friends know that I hate sleeping with any doors or windows unlocked but by the last night I couldn't resist the natural sounds!

On our very last night of the Bachelorette trip we were blessed enough to see a SUPERMOON! Beautiful to say the very least.

Now that it is back to reality for me I feel like I can finally breathe a bit and focus on myself again! No more running back and forth to the hospital or being so on edge when your phone rings. There is three weeks left until my beautiful friend says her "I Do's!" I cannot wait and feel so very honored to stand next to her side. Now allow the whipping of my butt into shape commence! :)

Have you planned a fabulous Bachelorette Party or have some fun stories from one you have attended?? We love hearing from each and every one of you! Feel free to comment with some fun stories!

XOXO,

-D

Friday Favorites :)

Being a full time private nanny for ten years I have seen many gadgets, strollers, car seats, bottles, pacifiers, etc! You name it, I have either seen it or used it. I have stayed tried and true to all the products that I believe in and of course that have worked for me throughout the years.

Things come and go, and no product is the same since ten years ago. However, with all that being said I have a NEW FAVORITE to add to my list. I feel that this company has made having a baby a NO BRAINER! I am proud to say that I am a new fan of the UPPA BABY EVERYYYYTHINGGG!!! Specifically, I have used the Uppa Baby Vista Stroller and attachable seat along with the Uppa Baby Mesa Car Seat Base. I am so thankful that I have been introduced to this product!

Image found off of Uppa Baby

Image found off of Google

One of my girlfriends who has a baby girl has told me all about the Uppa Baby system and how much she loves it. I never listened! Boy, I wish I had!! I will always be a fan of the City Mini but, this stroller may be even lighter than the City Mini and a heck of a lot easier to open and fold. The car seat base is truly a no brainer. It allows for a ten second accurate install. What!? Thats my dream come true! Sometimes I have up to three car seats in my backseat (like now) and the base just allows for the best flexibility EVER!! It also has a smooth base bottom so no damage will occur to your car! I shouldn't be as excited as I am about this but I can't help it! I joked with my friend that by the time I have kids I am sure they will have the Uppa Baby Vista Cargo 15! (LOL) Clearly, children of my own are not in my near future. However, when the time comes this for sure will be number one on my baby registry list! 

For another Friday Favorite here is something that is more up my alley... ;) I am currently the Maid of Honor in my best friend's wedding. Big role, I know!! It has been my greatest pleasure and honor to plan her Bachelorette weekend. However, when planning such a big weekend sometimes it can get a bit sticky. You want to have fun and celebrate in style but you also want to avoid being tacky! I am not sure how many of you remember the store, The ICING? It has been around for forever! It is more of a grown up version of Claire's. Oh my goodness! It is the best store EVER!! They have truly upped their game. They have the cutest and most elegant accessories! From watches, bracelets, and necklaces to coverups, scarfs, fedoras and floppy hats! All at the most amazing prices. They also now carry the cutest accessories for Bachelorette parties. Their accessories are classy and stylish as opposed to tacky and raunchy. Of course there is a time and a place for raunchy but I am trying my hardest to abide by the Bride's wishes ;) 

If you have some free time over this weekend and your looking to spice up your summer outfit a bit check out The ICING! You will not regret it! I am so glad that I have been reunited with this store again! 

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend.

XOXO,

-D