Weekend Wrap Up

This past weekend was busy and productive!!

It started off on Friday after work. I headed over to my sister's apartment to do some "make up trials" for me and Neil's engagement photos. Megan and I spent about 10 minutes on make up and the rest of the time catching up on DVR, eating sushi and drinking wine. Success!!

Saturday morning Megan and I met up bright and early to go look at bridesmaids dresses and we found one! I love it! I've always been a big fan of one shoulder dresses and this one looks so simple and classic! I can't wait to see the girls in them!

At night I went out with a few of my college roommates; Mary Kate, Caitlin and, in from Las Vegas, Krista. All of the girls who got married over the last year! It was so fun to just hang out on Mary Kate's amazing wrap around and catch up all night. We all laughed at how much has changed in those years. Not one of us had a drink and we are all married (or in my case, engaged). Seven years flies by fast!

I know I've said this before but I love my friends so much! I truly am so thankful for them every day! Sunday marked three years since my brother Colin passed away and my college roommates, as they have done the last two years, sent the most beautiful flowers. I don't think I can really express how much this means to me. Love you, ladies.

Sunday morning Neil, Megan and I went to brunch at Perennial in Lincoln Park and it was great. Good to be out and see all the little babies in cute Easter dresses! Afterwards, Megan came over to help me prep for the engagement photos! Megan is amazing at all things fashion and make up so I was super thankful to her for helping!

I had my first glass of champagne since Lent began. Though I didn't stick to the no drinking as much as intended (no week days!!), I actually did give up champagne, which is my favorite thing to drink! 

My cousin Bryan is an amazing photographer and we are so lucky and thankful that he offered to do our photos! The three of us hopped around the city to get some lovey dovey shots on Neil and I! It was a ton of fun and the day was beautiful (although a tid bit windy). Thank you so much, Bryan!

After the pictures Neil dropped me off at Megan's so we could spend some time together, sharing memories and great stories about our brother. Megan found this amazing bottle of champagne for us to drink.

                                                               Colin's a classy dude! This stuff was not cheap!

Overall, it was an amazing and emotional weekend. Spring is around the corner and all of Chicago is chomping at the bit!