One Year Old Cake

As many have done before us, Raymond and I kept the top layer of our wedding cake. We would hold it for safe keeping until the day of our first anniversary. I am going to be honest. I was so against this tradition. I simply thought no way would I want to eat a one year old wedding cake let alone want to know what it would look like after 365 days of not so careful wrapping and being cramped next to meat and frozen food items... but still the Zellner's are all about tradition. so why not. This is what our beautiful wedding cake looked like one year ago.

11.14.2009

... and this is the not so lovely top layer of our cake 365 days later. But I'll be honest... it wasn't as bad as I had thought it would be. It was frozen and lacked a sense of taste... but still no green inner layer and really it was still quite edible.

But to be safe, as you probably have read I went ahead and purchased a back up just in case.

Happy First Anniversary with a side of sugary goodness...

Happy Wedding Birthday Preview!

The Icing on the Cake!

"The Icing on the Cake"
Many of us have used this phrase before in conversation.
It signifies something wonderful at the end of something good or even an extra benefit! I've done a lot of thinking lately about those "little extras!" The things that are oh so wonderful that simply do give an extra benefit to our lives. And it really made me think. It's the thing that makes us laugh and the thing that makes us cry. It's our conscience that gives us advice. It's about taking chances, and it's about having faith. It's about letting go and giving more.

A preacher recently stated that upon your final days when you are looking into the eyes of the one you loved and shared your days with, your thoughts will not be of a promotion that lead you astray 20 years ago or the expensive house/car you were never able to buy. Your thoughts will simply be of the moments you shared with those you love.

We all have our own "icing on the cake." What's yours?

6 Month Anniversary, Brushwood Wedding, Picnics in the Park & Upcoming Vaca!

This past week/end was absolutely amazing! From secret scrapbook parties, bridal brunches, rehearsal and dinner at Maggianos, a beautiful ceremony and reception, to celebrating 6 months of marriage and a picnic in the park... this weekend was filled with tons of activities and more importantly LOVE:)

Enjoy the fun details of this weekend's funtivities. And while it definitely kept me on my toes... in the end everything was absolutely perfect for our bride:) May we remember to cherish all the moments we share and celebrate together!

Friday, May 14, 2010

Happy 6 months of marriage to my husband Ray. I fall in love with you more and more every single day. You are the best thing that has happened to me and I'm so thankful for you! I love you with all of my heart and am so excited for all the moments we'll share for all the days to come:)

Secret Scrapbook Parties: We put together a scrapbook for our bride filled with letters & pictures from family & friends. Here is the set up of my page!

Bridesmaid's Brunch at Kaylan's Apartment!


The beautiful decor & gifts from Kaylan. Mine is on the right:)

Rehearsal at Dallas Museum of Biblical Art at 5PM.

Dinner to follow at Maggianos at North Park!

Group Picture at Rehearsal Dinner!

My husband & I at the Rehearsal

Saturday, May 15, 2010:
The Big Wedding Day!

Wedding Day Lunch at McAlisters! The Bridesmaids presented Kaylan with her special scrapbook!

Wedding Day Details!

The bride & her Bridal Box while admiring the giant rock on her finger:)

The beautiful bouquets!

Candy Bar!

The bride & her bridesmaids/house party admiring her engagement photo book!

The beautiful dress and wedding shoes

The beautiful bride & I!

Our group of girlies!!! Our baby of the group is getting married! Yay 2010:)

The bride & her bridesmaids

Cocktail hour before the reception with the group:)

The beautiful bride & groom: Mr. and Mrs. James Brushwood!

The alter and the bride & groom's table

The beautiful reception decor!

Kristin & I:)

The Zellners:)

Stephanie & Adam Duke!

Michael and Kristin Fant!

The Heights Baptist Church and sweet ABF friends

Celebrate Good Times!
This is what happens when you leave your camera with friends!!! :) HAHAHAHAH!

KRISTIN!

ADAM!

Shieva!

The Bride & Groom Cake(s)!

Ray & I standing by the bonfire of cookies... the coolest alternative to a Groom's Cake... he even had regulation A&M pitchers filled with milk for dunking!


The Bride & Groom ready to cut the cake:)

Sharing in the Groom's Cookies! Just FYI... he dunked a cookie (in a smaller cup of course:) Loved it!

The MR. and MRS. feeding each other cake!

The Fants show'n off their moves:)

Kendra caught the bouquet!

Back at home... one last picture of the night with my wonderful husband and the most beautiful bouquet!

Sunday, May 16, 2010:
Picnic in the Park!

Ray & I celebrating our 6 month anniversary with a picnic at Finch Park in McKinney!

Bruise Update: Day 5 and spreading... Gotta love it!

To a weekend filled with so many activities. I am so excited for all that we shared... but now am looking forward to many relaxing nights at home with the hubs before our big trip next week.

Also... I just had to brag a little bit about my amazing sister-in-law! Farrah made T-shirts for our upcoming family vaca to PCB Florida in officially 10-11ish days! They are too cute. They say Zellners Gone Wild at PCB and then on the back have our names! I love it:) Thank you so much lady for already making this trip so special. I absolutely cannot wait to see all of you on the beach!!! I miss and love you all:) Let the count down continue!!!

For more information about PCB, FL view here!
... hope you have a wonderful start to your week and I look forward to speaking further!

Love,
Alicia