Pumpkin Carving Time

We hosted our annual pumpkin carving last night.  'Annual' as in this is the second year in a row we've done it. For those of you who don't know, pumpkin carving is serious business. 

 

My carving inspiration?  Mr. June.  Thanks to numerous votes from family and friends Moe made a spot in the 2013 Denver Dumb Friends League calendar.  I mean, not coming as a giant surprise as he is the cutest cat I've ever seen, but I thought it was only appropriate that I take my stage mom levels to new heights and carve a cat face in the pumpkin. 

 

Brittany's family was the judge of our pumpkin carving competition and it was a tie for first between Nick and Elliot.  My cat face took last place but I still ended up a winner because I ended up with a ton of my favorite Halloween treats: pumpkin seeds!

Showering Jackie with LOVE!

Last weekend brought me back to Chicago for my cousin Jackie's bridal shower.  Jackie + Mario were surrounded by a room full of love from family & friends.  I am so excited for J+M, they truly make a wonderful couple, and I can't wait for their BIG DAY this December.  I took some good notes home from this shower as well...I learned of kitchen items that I never even knew existed!  Nick is in for a treat when it comes time to register ourselves, I can't wait!

The lovely shower invites that I designed :)

The happy couple, Jack you look B-E-A-UTIFUL! 

 

Kate + I with the hosts, my Mom + Aunt Laurie!

 Kate and I taking a break between decorating

 

Bridesmaids!

And finally, we had a few extra pictures pop up from Chris + Katie's wedding so I just had to share.

The LETT sign back in action on the dance floor

 Sister + Brother

LETT'S Party

It's been a busy past few weeks of Iowa football, family weddings & wedding planning of our own!  I feel like I barely have time anymore so below is a recap in pictures!

Iowa/Iowa State game with my Iowa girlfriends @ SpoCo

 

Back in Chicago for my cousin Chris' wedding.  First stop to visit Brian & Lindsey for a night out with a delish dinner, great convo, a piano bar, and let's not leave out the basketball shootout @ Shenanigan's.  Unfortunately this was the only  moment of the whole night that was captured.

 

 

Wedding dress shopping... I said YES to the dress!

  

Wouldn't be a trip home without a little father/daughter dance party.  Clearly this part was my solo & I'm sure it was a Whitney song :)

 

 On our way to Indiana for Chris + Katie's big day!

Chris.... how handsome! 

Row of my few favorite cousins + my favorite man! 

The adorable flower girl & ring bearer came down with a 'Here Comes the Bride' sign...and at the end of the ceremony when they turned around the back of the sign said 'Let's Party' which as you'll see later in the post got turned into 'LETT'S Party' with a Sharpie (my mom's side's maiden name is Lett) that was used as our prop on the dance floor.

  

Katie was stunning!

 

Reception @ The Lighthouse

 

Chris, Kate & I - with Joe the professional photobomber

LETT'S Party!!!

Kate & Joe on the dock

Nick & I

The Future Mrs. Makar & I!

 Post wedding family gathering @ Blackfinn to visit my cousin Lauren @ work

Lauren & I - love you!

Jeanne & Neil - miss them!

The Lett Ladies :)