"Cournel" Engagement

Tina here~

 

You want to see a charming definition of LOVE?   

Having known Courtney for almost a decade now and meeting Lionel a couple years ago, I can't express how happy I am that they have decided to take it to the next level. They get along so well together that it's inevitable they have a strong friendship and bond of love with each other.  

I know for Lionel (and like any other guy out there), this was a nerve-wrecking moment.  But he was also confident that it was time and he couldn't have been more right.  

 

A family photo shoot = the perfect proposal 

 

I advised him that if he ever got nervous at any moment before the proposal, to look into Skunk's eyes so his fears will calm its way back to normal. I mean. I guess you gotta know Skunk that way-he has that certain affect on people. :P

Congratulations to my dear friend and C&C “pea-partner” in crime Courtney & her new fiancé Lionel. Court, lesdodis!!  And thanks L, for letting me be a part of the behind the scene planning.  ;)   In Courtney's words: "God Speed!"

 

 

** Props to Letlove Photography for capturing such stunning photos of the newly engaged. With every photo shoot, you continue to climb your way up and show your top-notch skills.  I’m proud of you Let!

A Sweet Baby Shower

…And we’re back!

From being on vacation mode, to jet-lag, to starting up 2 (so far) scheduled weddings for 2011, we clearly have minded our business away from our C&C blog. Forgiven?  Sweet!!

 

In the midst of my return from the Philippines in February, I came home just in time to help celebrate a friend’s baby shower.  It being her second child, second baby girl, Natalie was not planning on having this shower. But after some convincing from her Auntie Jen, I hopped on the baby wagon to help out.  We’re so glad we were able to throw Nat this baby shower, because she got all she needed to re-stock her newborn pantry with baby essentials, such as diapers, wipes, soft & cuddly blankeys, more diapers, shampoo, ointments, powder, bottles, gift cards to Target, and oh, have I mentioned…more diapers?!  Perfect for a baby sister who gets all of Audrey’s hand-me downs & more.  One day, Nat had shown me Audrey’s tubs of clothes all organized by age, and also let me gawk over Audrey’s closet.  Talk about a fashionista who still had tags on almost half of her clothes! It was incredible.  So Nat didn’t even register, instead we mentioned on the invite that the baby essentials such as the above would greatly be appreciated. 

 

While planning for the shower, I thought it’d be a great idea for C&C to add a special touch.  Why not a dessert/candy bar, right?  I thought to myself, “Well I can only bake so much.” I decided that I can handle the cupcakes and rice krispies myself.  But I decided to call on one of our Preferred Vendor for some help.  Doreen Torres of locally owned Sweet Little Cookie was so helpful in providing some of her own insights of her more popular cookies.  So I went with the delicious, “heaven in your mouth” Powdered Angels, and the “sweet as it sounds” Candy Cookie.  Perfect choices I have to agree!  What was so great was that she delivered these to my front door the morning of the shower. 

 



Some other cravings I had in this Sweet Tooth buffet were chocolate cupcakes with Cream Cheese icing, Hershey Kisses, Rice Krispies treats, pink swirl lollipops, and the famous Conti Polvoron straight from Manila, Philippines.  Everything was a hit and sure hit the sweet spot in everyone’s tummy!

 

As of now, my dear friend Natalie still has not popped out baby #2 yet. We patiently await the arrival of baby girl A, and pray for a beautiful & healthy delivery.

 

PS. Stay tuned for some exciting news!!  “Pea”, take it away. :)