We Were Blogged

Our most amazing Wedding Photographers highlighted us on their blog.  

Casey and Drea Cunningham of Cunningham Photo Artists were an absolute delight to work with from start to finish.  

Journey on over there and get a sneak peek at our wedding photos. 
~also leave them some love on your favorites~

all photos from Cunningham Photo Artists

Also big kuddos to Wow Factor Cakes, Shutterbooth, Mint Museum of Art, and La Tea Das for helping make our dream wedding come true. 

Happy Thanksgiving

From Our Home to Yours

May you have a fun-filled Thanksgiving.   Our hearts are filled with gratitude as we reflect on this year filled with rich blessings.

don't forget to follow my new blog: http://lee-la.blogspot.com/

Moving the Blog

Now that I've been through the bridal journey. I'm moving my blog.  On my new blog "LeeLa Loves" I will have cooking recipes, style posts, reviews, and giveaways. I will continue my freebie friday posts and Sunday Sweets. I hope that you will journey and follow my new blog.

Thanks for reading!

LeeLa

http://lee-la.blogspot.com/

An Update...and some Awesome Giveaways

I'm a wife.  We are at 3 weeks since the most amazing day.  Sorry for the recent silence. It has been a whirlwind.

This week my dear hubby moved into his apartment to start his 2nd year of Law School.  I'm starting to ponder what to re-name my blog.  I think I'm going to focus on our NC Wine adventures and our move to eating and shopping for local products.

In the meantime, I wanted to make sure all of my dear followers know about a few amazing giveaways going on.

At Grosgrain, they are giving away a Silouette Machine!! I know.  I want one of these versatile must haves for the crafty.So go on over, become a follower and enter quick. This giveaway ends on Tuesday, August 31.

Okay, another Silhoutte giveaway at The Shabby Nest. This amazing machine would make the most rocking Christmas presents so I'm trying hard to win one.  This giveaway will also end on Tuesday, August 31.

Another awesome blog, so be sure to follow for the party posts, but yup they are giving away a Silhouette Machine too.  You know why I want this machine, not cartridges to buy.  You only buy what you want. This giveaway is being hosted by Kara's Party Ideas.  This giveaway will end on Tuesday, August 31.

Yes, another one!  It's a giveaway for a Silhouette!  Thanks to By Stephanie Lynn for this awesome chance.  I was to be able to etch glass.  This amazing machine can help you in etching glass.  This giveaway ends on Monday! Yes, Monday, August 30.  Get there now!

One more chance to win the ever so desired silhouette machine.  This time from teetree99 on yousaytoo.com.  This giveaway will end on August 31.

Good Luck!

Sunday Sweets

Sweet Musings
Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.  ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Sweet Treats

My parents celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary yesterday. 

They are an amazing testament to marriage. 

Adam and I are officially at 13 days to go.  

Sweet Dreams

A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity.  The order varies for any given year.  ~Paul Sweeney

Please pardon the interruption...I'm going to the beach

Please pardon the interruption in our regular blogging, 

my best girlfriends are taking me to the beach. 

We have everything packed including 70spf sunblock.  

I'll resume my regular blogging on next week. 

The official count is 22 days!

Thursday Things...you can win, really!

So, I think based on my Friday posts you are aware I do enter online blog giveaways.  I'm kind of picky about what I enter.  The last thing I need is most "stuff" that collects dust.  However, I have found some AMAZING giveaways over the last few months. Keep in mind, I could do 6-7 weeks of Thursday Things of prizes.  These are just a few more recent ones

  So on to today's Thursdays Things...Things I have won. 

SodaStream!! Thanks Leslie at Enjoy Life, Enjoy Now

$75 gift certificate for Stell & Dot. I'm wearing this on my wedding day

This amazing Vegan Leather Bag from Twisted Orchid. Thanks to Kelly of StarImpluse

Custom Vintage Car Decorating Kit by A Bride's Ride.  Thanks to one of my favorite wedding blogs Completely Unveiled by Weddings Unveiled.

Benchmark Weddings Bands. Amazing right! Thanks to Where to Get Engaged for this one.  

Sunday Sweets - america's edition

sweet musings
America is much more than a geographical fact.  It is a political and moral fact - the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality.  ~Adlai Stevenson
sweet treats

sweet dreams

From every mountain side

Let Freedom ring.

~Samuel F. Smith, "America"

Freebie Friday: Amazing Giveaways from Around the Web

~Wedding Related~
ENDS TODAY! Oh gosh, Ipad! Ipad! Ipad! I want, who doesn't?!? This giveaway hosted by Mom to Bed by 8. Ends today!

Also Ending Today, win 1 pound of oh-so-yummers Jordan Almonds from Superior Nut Company thanks to The White Petal.  This giveaway ends tonight, so get your comments in.


Win a custom parasol made by Kio Kreations from Wedloft by Wedding Window.  This giveaway ends on July 5.  You can enter as many times as you like via commenting. 

Win a beautiful bridal set made by Perfect Match for your wedding thanks to Everything Upclose's Wonderful Wedding Wishes event.  This giveaway will end on July 9.

Get Honeymoon ready by winning a Mirclesuit slimming swimsuit from Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House. This giveaway ends today.


Perfect for showers or parties, win $100 gift certificate from amazing plus size fashion line IGIGI from Evoluchun. Giveaway ends July 15.


Got Hair? Lose it with this HUGE giveaway. Real Mom, Real Reviews is hosting a giveaway for a TRIA Home Laser Hair Removal System.  This giveaway ends on July 8 and is worth $500. 


Keep hydrated before the big day with this awesome reusable bottle made by EcoUsable via The Twinners. This rockin' green giveaway ends July 14.


~Clothing & Accessories~
A lucky readers of Bella So Savvy will win $20 gift certificates for Sunglass Warehouse. This giveaway ends on July 25.


Part of her Ladies Only event, Live, Laugh, Love with Leslie is giving away an amazing dress from Shabby Apple.  This giveaway ends on Saturday, July 3. 


Love twlight? No matter if you are Team Edward or Team Jacob you are certain to love this giveaway. Enter Sogni e Sorrisi's twilight inspired giveaway for a lovely piece of jewelry from Polka Dot Moon. This rockin' giveaway ends tomorrow, July 3.

Win a Lime Ricki swimsuit from Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House. This giveaway ends on July 12.

 Win a pair of shoes from Sanuk Footwear thanks to Take it From Me. This giveaway ends TODAY. 


Win an adorable spotted sparrow necklace made by MD Sparks from Live, Laugh, Love with Leslie. This giveaway ends on July 4. 


Win a Lime Ricki swimsuit from Just for Me and You.  This giveaway ends on July 4.


~Housewares~
Win one of two $100 Borders Gift Cards from Two of a Kind Working on a Full House. This giveaway ends on today.


The Twinners is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on July 9.


Another chance to win a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This time it is from Let's Win Blog.  This awesome giveaway ends on July 12. 

Maybe I will win a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This time it is from Being Alison.  This awesome giveaway ends on July 5.

I really want to win a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This time it is from Enjoy Life, Enjoy Now blog.  This awesome giveaway ends on July 14.

This might be getting ridiculous, win a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This time it is from DebsHere blog.  This awesome giveaway ends on July 10.

Win a Keurig Special Edition Home Brewing System via Two of a Kind Working on a Full House. This giveaway ends on July 5.

Win an amazing Homemade Ice Cream lovers dream kit from My Gourmet Connection. This wonderful giveaway will end on July 12.

Win an Air Jet Showerhead made by Well Green Life from Go Green Street.  Many ways to enter, this contest ends on July 15. 

Clean home is a Happy home, win an Oreck Halo Flash Vac from Two of a Kind Working on a Full House. This giveaway ends on July 12.


Tiaras and Tantrums is giving away a $80 Gift Certificate for CSN Stores.  Yup, the possibilities are endless with that. Giveaway ends on July 17.


Make your back happy, win a Select Comfort True Silver Mattress Pad from Two of a Kind Working on a Full House. This giveaway ends on July 19.

Freebie Friday: Amazing Giveaways from Around the Web - a few days like

Sorry this post is a little late. I was behind due to Birthday festivities, Wedding planning, and major home decluttering. But alas, here you are:


~Wedding Related~
Ends Today, win a custom parasol from Weddings by Kristin via Happy House with a Housewife.  There are several ways to enter, but you should enter right away as this giveaway ends tonight.  


Perfect for showers or parties, win $100 gift certificate from amazing plus size fashion line IGIGI from Live, Love, Laugh with Leslie. Giveaway ends July 9.


Get stunning pearly whites from Born 2 Impress if you are the lucky winner of  Go Smile's Go All Out Whitening System.  Giveaway ends on July 18.

Another chance to win $100 gift certificate from amazing plus size fashion line IGIGI from Mom to Bed by 8. Giveaway ends July 8. 


Get Honeymoon ready by winning a Lime Ricki swimsuit from Just for Me and You 2.  This giveaway ends on July 4. 


You can never have too many suits, another giveaway for a Lime Rikki swimsuit from Thanks, Mail Carrier.  This giveaway ends on July 1.

You can never have too many of their amazing dresses, another chance to win $100 gift certificate from IGIGI via Country Mouse, City Mouse. Giveaway ends July 10. 


For the honeymoon, Survey Junkie is also hosting a giveaway for a $96 gift certificate for Hapari.  These awesome suits will get you read for the summer. Many methods of entry and giveaway ends on June 30.*

Win some adorable shoes for the honeymoon from Thanks Mail Carrier. Many ways to enter to win these awesome shoes from ZooShoo.  Giveaway ends on July 1. 

Win a pair of oh-so-cute flats from ZooShoo thanks to Classy Covet. Many ways to enter to win these awesome shoes.  Giveaway ends on June 30. 

Send a gift to your future mother-in-law if you win this $50 gift certificate for 1-800-Flowers.Com from Thanks, Mail Carrier.  This giveaway ends on July 15.

~Beauty, Health, and Clothes~
Followers of Sogni e Sorrisi  are lucky. She is giving away a Summer Survival Kit from Perricone MD.  Many ways to enter, giveaway ends on July 4. 


Win a $100 gift certificate to LuLu's Clothing awesome online store from Born 2 Impress.  There are many ways to enter this great giveaway, and it ends on July 20.


I love shoes, when an awesome pair of shoes from Alegria Shoes thanks to Born 2 Impress. This giveaway ends on July 8 and there will be two winners!


Who doesn't want Lia Sophia jewelry?!?!? Thanks to Born 2 Impress you could win a piece. This giveaway ends on July 5 and there will be two winners!


Win your choice of shoes by Sanuk via Take It From Me.  Many ways to get extra entries; giveaway will end on July 2. 


~Housewares~
Mom's Focus on Cyber World is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 30. *


Smart and Trendy Mom is giving away a 10 piece stainless steal cookware set from CSN Stores.  Giveaway ends on July 2.

Sunday Sweets

sweet musings

 When I was a kid, I said to my father one afternoon, 'Daddy, will you take me to the zoo?'

 He answered, 'If the zoo wants you, let them come and get you.'

 -- Jerry Lewis

sweets treats
Cake for me, Cake for my dad.

it's my birthday weekend and father's day- So it is time for cake!

sweet dreams

this picture is from my dad's first father's day, aka the day I was born.  I've always loved that my birthday was also on or about father's day.  It is fun to celebrate together. I do have the best dad! 

Freebie Friday: Amazing Giveaways from Around the Web

~Wedding Related~
Win a $75 gift certificate to Clutch That,  perfect for you or a beloved bridesmaid. This awesome giveaway is hosted by Mint Green with Envy and ends on June 25.


Win 25 Happy Tears Tissue Boxes from Scraps of Life.  This giveaway ends on June 25. 


Enter this giveaway for you luscious locks, win a Corioliss Classic Pro in Black along with a bottle of Shine Shield from Bella So Savvy and Misikko. This giveaway ends on July 1. 


Another opportunity to win a Corioliss classic Pro along with a bottle of Shine Shield from Young, Free, & Frugal and Misikko. This giveaway ends on June 23.


~Housewares~
The Eco-Cheap Mom is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 21.


One lucky guy or gal will win a Senseo Coffee Maker from Survey Junkie Gift Guide. This giveaway ends on July 1.


Bella So Savvy is giving away a $60 Gift Certificate for CSN Stores.  Yup, the possibilities are endless with that. Giveaway ends on July 13.

Another chance to win $40 Gift Certificate for CSN Stores thanks to StarImpulse. Giveaway ends on June 28.

Go Green Street is giving away a $70 Gift Certificate for CSN Stores.  Yup, the possibilities are endless with that. Giveaway ends on July 8.


The B Keeps Up Honest is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 21.


The Eco-Cheap Mom is giving away Yoreganics Natural Organic Laundry Products.  You could win a Laundry Trio Sampler and a Simplemint Lip Balm. This giveaway ends June 28. 


~ Apparel & Accessories~
Ending Today, This Free Bird is giving away a beautiful Pyramid Spike Bangle from Melinda Marie. This giveaway will end tonight, so get over there quick!

Ending today, followers of Sogni e Sorrisi  are lucky. She is giving away a Yellow Wallpaper Daylite SortieOff Clutch (in white). Many ways to enter. 


Win the item of your choice from DownEast Basics via Real Mom Real Views. This giveaway ends on June 21. 


In case you don't win the above, enter to win the item of your choice from DownEast Basics via Review Retreat. This giveaway ends on June 25. 


Another chance, to win the item of your choice from DownEast Basics via Bella So Savvy. This giveaway ends on June 21. 

Win a Fantasy Jewelry Box item of choice up to a value of $35 from StarImpluse.  This awesome giveaway ends on June 21. 


Win a Twisted Orchid's Mad by Design bag of choice up to a value of $75 from StarImpluse.  This awesome giveaway ends on June 21. 


Two lucky readers of Smart and Trendy Moms will win $20 gift certificates for Sunglass Warehouse. This giveaway ends on Today, June 18.


Jessica over at Style Obsession is hosting an amazing giveaway. Enter to win a Wendy Mink Jewelry Necklace. This giveaway will end on June 21.  


Mint Green with Envy is giving away a beautiful Midnight Garden Necklace from Realisation Creations. This giveaway closes on June 27.


~Furry Family Members~
Pamper your pooch by winning an Organic Pet Bed for either your kitty or pup via Evoluchun's Misc. Many ways to enter, giveaway ends on June 21. 

Thursday Things...places I love in Charlotte

Here are some of my favorite places to spend time (& money for some of them)

yay...the Swedish have come to CLT

Freedom Park

Amelie's --best sweet treats ever

the lakes, norman and wylie

the mint museum (hey that's where we are having our party)

Freebie Friday: Amazing Giveaways from Around the Web

~Wedding Related~

Everything Up Close is hosting a giveaway from Make It Special Gifts.  Winner will get to choose from either a pair of personalized toasting glasses or a personalize sports mug. Many ways to enter including daily tweets. Giveaway ends on June 16.


The Green Hanger is giving away a $40 gift certificate to CSN Stores. You can use this certificate to help purchase a much needed cake cutter or champagne flutes.  This giveaway has many extra entries and ends on June 15. Good Luck!


Ladybug Mama of Two is hosting a giveaway for an $85 gift certificate for Hapari.  These awesome suits will get you read for the summer. Many methods of entry and giveaway ends on June 19.

Smart and Trendy Mom is hosting a giveaway for a $96 gift certificate for Hapari.  These awesome suits will get you read for the summer. Many methods of entry and giveaway ends on June 24.


Survey Junkie is also hosting a giveaway for a $96 gift certificate for Hapari.  These awesome suits will get you read for the summer. Many methods of entry and giveaway ends on June 30.


Nashville Brides (and other ladies) win The Bludge treatment from Corroboree via The Thirty-Something Bride. This awesome giveaway ends on Friday.

Get radiant skin for the big day with the latest amazing giveaway from Natural Mommie.  Win a Clarisonic skin cleansing system.  This giveaway has may ways to enter including daily tweets.  Giveaway closed on June 15 at 8pm MST.


Get honeymoon ready with Essential Swimwear giveaway from Just for Me and You Two.   This giveaway has many ways to enter including daily tweets. Giveaway ends on June 13. 

Win another  Essential Swimwear suit from Take It From Me.   This giveaway has many ways to enter including daily tweets. Giveaway ends on June 16. 

~Other Amazing Giveaways~

Go Green Street has an amazing giveaway for your four-legged friend. Go Green Street is giving away 2 Greener Pup eco-friendly dog beds.  These bed look oh so cute and comfy. There are many ways to enter including tweets! Giveaway ends on June 18. 

Mom's Focus on Cyber World is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 30.

Survey Junkie is giving away a SodaStream USA starter kit.  This is an amazing product for soda lovers like myself. I'm itching to try it. This giveaway ends on June 17.

Newest amazing giveaway from Natural Mommie,  win a eco-friendly KALYX Yoga Bra.  This giveaway has may ways to enter including daily tweets.  Giveaway closes on June 19 at 8pm MST.


The Mom Reviews is giving away a Tassimo T20! Many ways to enter. This giveaway ends on June 23. 


Pamper your pooch by winning an All Organic Pet Bed from Pet Super Store via Go Green Street. Many ways to enter, giveaway ends on June 24.