my first wedding cake!!

Congrats Jenna and Doug!

Happy Birthday Jamie!

April 8, 2011. This is a big day. My favorite brother turns the big 3-0. Wow, it seems like just yesterday that we were two little kids growing up in Maine. So, to honor my brother on his big day, I thought I'd dedicate this blog post to him! I blogged one other time about Jamie..check it out here. I really admire my brother. He has been through a lot in the past 30 years. Here are some things you should probably know about him:

~His real name isn't Jamie. His real name is Benjamin Davis. But, he's always been called Jamie. Who knows, ask my parents.

~He got all the athletic ability in our family. I've always been a little bit (or a lot) jealous. But hey, I started on the Varsity soccer team my freshman year just because I was "Jamie's little sister".

~He can play a mean joke. Like the incident on the bus my freshman year of high school involving my 9th grade crush...need I say more?

~He is the most generous person I know. A few years ago my mom really wanted a new camera for Christmas and while neither of us could really afford it but guess who bought it for her...Jamie. I probably got her a pair of socks or something.

~Looking back, I'm sure I was a really annoying little sister. Jamie tolerated me pretty well. Except that time that I got us both into big trouble and he threw a hair comb at me (an emergency room visit promptly followed). Or all those times that he would sit on top of me and tickle me until I couldn't breathe. But, for the most part, he ignored my pestering pretty well.

~And one more thing you should know. I love my brother. We haven't always been super close and we have both made our fair share of mistakes. But, he will always be my brother and for that I am very thankful.

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY JAMIE!!!

Grand Opening!

So, last weekend was the Grand Opening of Wrights Nursery that has been a long time coming! Even with the cold weather and crazy winds, it exceeded our expectations! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us. And a huge thank you to my parents and my brother who came all the way from Boston to help with whatever was needed. I love love love having them here and it never gets an easier for them to leave! But anyways, we look forward to a great spring at the nursery! Here are some pictures from the wonderful weekend.

My 3 favorite guys!

The treats my mom and I baked

zebra fun!

My husband's step-sister is getting married next weekend and I had the pleasure of making the cake for her bachelorette party. Her sister, who was surprising her with the cake, wanted a hot pink and black zebra striped cake. When all was said and done, it was probably my favorite cake I have made so far! Here are a few pictures:

Weekend-ing

Why do the weekends go by so fast?? I suggest that we have have a 2 day work week and a 5 day weekend...who agrees with me?? But anyways, we had a wonderful weekend, but how could you not with such gorgeous weather!

In my attempts to get a tan, I spent the day with Chris at his soon to open nursery on Saturday (click here if you're interested!). It's looking SO good and we're getting so excited! As for my tanning attempt? Yea, don't ask.

Also, how could you have a bad weekend when DUKE wins their playoff games?? I nearly had a heart attack during their game yesterday but they pulled it out.

Another championship this year? YES PLEASE!

I also spent quite a bit of time in the kitchen this weekend. I have quite a few cakes coming up that I'm trying to work ahead on: two birthday cakes, a wedding cake, a bachelorette party cake, and some cake squares. So, this weekend I baked a total of 10 layers of cake. My KitchenAid needs a break!


Is it Friday yet??

sneak peak!!

So most of you know that my husband Chris owns a landscaping company. And, since I've known him, his dream has always been to open a retail nursery. He has been growing and selling plants wholesale for the past 6 years but wanted to actually be open to the public. So, this was our 5 year plan...but the opportunity arose this year to open so on April 1st, Wrights Nursery will have it's GRAND OPENING! We have been working hard for the past few months to get things ready. At the nursery we will have annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, pottery, potting mixes, and miscellaneous other gardening stuff. So, here's a sneak peak of a few things we'll have other than the plants...

Just FYI- the address of the nursery is 2156 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd. in Clemmons. If you are reading this and didn't receive a 20% off coupon in the mail (and live in NC), let me know and I'll get one to you! For more info, you can visit Chris' website here. Remember, grand opening weekend is April 1st and 2nd. I hope to see you all there!

lately...

So, I haven't blogged in a while. I guess I haven't had too much to blog about! But, I'll try to hit the highlights of the past few weeks:

• First of all, my dad is recovering very well from the surgery that he had a few weeks ago. Thanks to all of you who were praying!

• Chris and I have become expert couponers! Last week we saved $90 at Harris Teeter. Because of Super Double Coupons we got $140 worth of groceries for just over $50. WOO HOO!

• We have started the process to become licensed foster parents. I blogged about our desire to do this a few months ago so now it's becoming a reality! The entire process takes about 6 months, I'll keep you posted.

• I said I wasn't going to watch American Idol this year...but alas, I'm sucked in! Goodbye Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights!

• We are about to hit the spring craziness in the Wrights household. Chris opening his retail nursery on April 1st (please come!!) which means we will both be working 6 days a week. Also, it's the beginning of softball and kickball seasons! Wait, when will I have time to watch American Idol?? (thank goodness for DVR!)

• I'm reading a really good book. It's called Her Mother's Hope by Francine Rivers (you can't go wrong with her books!!). I recommend it.

• Here's the latest cake I made. It was for some good friend's anniversary. It was my first attempt at a fondant bow. I was pleased with how it turned out but certainly learned some lessons that will help me improve next time!
  

Well, folks, that's about all I've got for today. Happy Friday!!