Happy Birthday Jennie Burke!

A few weeks ago Brian and I headed down to Annapolis to surprise Jennie Burke at her 40th birthday party. OMG it was so much fun and she was so surprised! To get Jennie to the marina where the party was held Mike had a representative from the company of the boat they own to call her and say they needed to bring the boat in because there was a recall on a part, she had no idea what was really going down. Those Burke Kids sure do know how to party. It was so great to see the entire Burke Family and see how much they have grown. Jennie and Mike are doing great and they are so much fun to be around. Their love for life is really infectious and just makes you think about how lucky we are to have such a wonderful life with amazing family and friends. I was able to spend some time with her New Orleans girlfriend and they we such nice people to get to know. I can't wait to go back and visit them again.

Jennie and her Cake

Mike waiting for Jennie to finish her long speech

Acting out an SNL song "_ _ _ _ in a box"

Dancing the night away

The next morning we went to Easton to Jennie's parents house. When you arrive this is the beautiful drive up to their house.

The back of the house. Brian likes the flag that said "Don't Give Up The Ship"

The Burke Kids 5 years ago

Burke Kids Now

On The "Ship"

I'm on a Boat

Captain Schulz
The Beautiful Vegetable Garden

Mandy's Bachelorette Weekend

This weekend Brian and I have something every night starting Thursday and going through Sunday. I can't wait till Sunday to celebrate Mandy and Eric's wedding. A few weeks ago I planned a girls day in the city to celebrate Mandy and her upcoming nuptials. We had a fantastic day and I can't wait till Sunday.

I found so many cute things on Etsy I thought I'd share

Personalized Stickers, I had extra so I used them on party cups and it was a cute idea

A Sash for the Bride and Cute Personalized Lingerie

After Brunch we went the girliest spa, Dashing Diva, for mani/pedis

They let us bring in food and drinks. Mandy, beautiful bride-to-be, popping the bubbly.

Lingerie Shower at My Place. I'm not posting the pictures from this part of the day I like to think of my blog as PG.

Headed Out for a Fun Night

Dinner at Dos Caminos

After Dinner We Went to an Improve Comedy Show

It was a great day and I'm so happy for Mandy.

Memorial Day Weekend

For Memorial Day weekend we took a much needed break from the city and headed out to Maryland for a nice relaxing weekend with Foster and Mom & Dad Schulz. I didn't take many pics because we were mostly lounging all weekend but we did enjoy a nice dinner at a restaurant on the water and an afternoon on the boat.

Dinner on the Water

Captain Bill

Renegade Collection

Just wanted to let you know Stella & Dot has decided to release a mini collection from the fall line early. The Renegade collection is here!! This collection (shot by Vogue Magazine) is a take on the spike trend we’re seeing all over the runways - a perfect combination of delicate and edgy that you are going to love. If anyone would like to order I have a party open right now and you can take advantage of the flat rate shipping by entering Diana Tebbe under the hostess. Don't forget about birthday and graduation gifts too. The packaging is so cute and great for gift giving. Shop Now: www.stelladot.com/laurarose

2011 Alumni Event

Two weekends ago (I'm still a little behind on the blog) was the Alumni Dinner that is held every two years. We had a really nice night and it's always fun to get dressed up all fancy, enjoy good food, drinks, and dance the night away.

Catching Up With Jude

Besides my family the next thing I miss most about living away from home is seeing my friends and their babies grow. This is pretty much the same thing as missing my family especially when it comes to Megan and Jude considering I lived with Megan for somewhere around 6 years. We were lucky to get to see each other more than once this trip. Jude is such a sweet boy and he has the best personality not to mention he is adorable.

Playing Ball with Brian

Look at that Smile

Kentucky Derby 137

One of the highlights of our trip was going to the Derby. Thank you to Mr. & Mrs. Schulz for taking us, we had a wonderful time. It was bit chilly but it ended up being a beautiful day.

This picture was at my parent's new house.

They have such a great view.

Great seats

Cheers

And they're off

Studying the Racing Form

In the Paddock