My friend Kathie over at http://chadykathie.wordpress.com/ is the ultimate party planner. It is in this girls genes to plan and execute some of the most beautiful and heartfelt parties. I have been privy in helping her throw some of the cutest baby showers, birthday parties, welcome home pig roasts and charity events you have ever seen. She even threw Clay and I's engagement party with the help of a few of our closest friends (reminder to self to blog those party pics). In addition to awesome parties, she is a fantastic gift giver b/c she really puts her heart into everything she does. For our wedding she made Clay and I a personalized Cookbook complete with recipes from friends and family, photos from some our favorite pastimes, and a huge basket of cooking goodies (i.e. spices, the cookbook stand pictured, etc) that complimented some of the recipes inside the book. So, if you are looking for that perfect gift and have some time (b/c I'm sure this took her forever too) then this is definitely a winner! Enjoy...
Cookbook stand from Williams Sonoma
This was a picture from Clay's 30th birthday party at Busch stadium. It was such an awesome day! Really felt the love- look at all those friends and family who came. Thank you again guys! XO
Might be giving away trade secrets with this one. Special recipe from our all star grilling friend Jeremy B- Sorry Jeremy :) Photo from Clay's bachelor party at Kentucky Lake.
Brother, sister, and I at an event from my brother's wedding.
Clay and his family. Recipe by his mom- I think she had my cooking ability in mind with this one :). Thank you Julie for the simplicity! I love it!
She knows us well and knew not to leave our babies out!!
A blast from the past. Clay and his cousins.
More baseball fun. This is Clay's sister and she's currently living in Florida working for the Cardinal's minor league team. Happy Birthday/Easter Kristen! Miss you!
And the woman behind all the magic. My beautiful friend Kathie!
And while we're on the topic of great gifts....I thought I'd also show you what Clay and I got our groomsmen for being part of our wedding. I also stole this idea from Kathie (of course, she has all the good ideas) and the boys loved it!
Personalized Bobbleheads for each of them.
Lucas- Best Man & my cousin
Matt
Miller- his was so good it was freaky!
Ben- his likeness was awesome too!
Nic
And the gorgeous girls! I just couldn't leave them out. I got them each Vera Bradley bags to carry their wedding day junk in, personalized coffee mugs for the morning of, and a wedding day emergency basket (mini hairspray, Altoids, bobby pins, Ibprofen, etc).
I don't seem to have any great photos of those gifts but here's what I could find.
Thanks for all your sweet words. You are an amazing friend, and I'm so lucky to have you. Thanks for continually inspiring me and helping me. Parties are much more fun to plan with a good friend who has creative ideas like you! Now if only I could get as good as you are at blogging...
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K