One of the highlights of our recent roadtrip to Atlanta was a visit to the Georgia Aquarium.
Monthly Archives: February 2011
A couple weeks ago we took a family road trip from Charlotte to Atlanta (about a 3.5 hour drive) to attend my cousin Walker's (and his beautiful bride Amy) wedding. Zeebee has been the traveling companion of choice for Gabrielle lately. I love the adventure of traveling with a one-year-old. My packing checklist now includes…
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You ALWAYS look beautiful, but your makeup is amazing.
Your hair looks fabulous!!
You are both so beautiful!
You know, I would love a post of how you pack for Gabrielle (or yourself and Gabrielle) on your trips. I just spent a month away with my 3 month old son and we had two weekend trips during our month away. I learned a lot on how to pack, but I think I could always find a better way by hearing how other people do i.
I love the picture of Gabrielle’s feet. So, so cute.
That last picture is beautiful Jess. Love, love your hair.
beautiful…
I'm trying out OPI's Axxium gel laquer "two week" manicure. I'd love to have maincured nails that don't chip! (Wouldn't everyone?) I actually tried this once before. Had it done at a cheap place and wasn't that impressed with the result after the first couple days. So I gave it a second chance and had…
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Heather – The removal process that I experienced was quick and pain free. Yes, there was a bit of foil involved, but very little filing. With the correct solution, the remaining gel was easily pushed off with a cuticle stick.
Leni – Thanks for the tip!
i find that if you use the opi chipskip before any of their nail polishes, that it stays for weeks! any polish will last 2-3 weeks after using it on my hands. on my toes, the polish lasts for about a month! you will literally want to change the color of nail polish before it chips.
I saw something on the news this morning about this and the process to have it removed has me thinking that I will have to pass.
Had someting to do with soaking and aluminum foil and a lot of filing…eek!! Please let us know how that goes too 
Jess – The Color I chose is Strawberry Margarita.
Nichole – I haven’t heard of Minx – but just read this. http://www.latimes.com/news/custom/topofthetimes/features/la-ig-beauty12-2008oct12,0,4935991.story
Looks like it’s a different concept. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Erin – OPI has over 40 colors. Modern carries around 10 colors and they plan to add more to their offering. The other nail place I went to had around 25 colors.
I LOVE the color you are wearing, do you happen to recall the shade?
I’m looking forward to trying it out!
I will wait to see how it works out….would love something that lasts more than 3 days.
Dying to know if it works and if it’s worth the price. They offer it at BLISS here in Manhattan… but always wonder if these things work or not… Actually I think it’s called Minxx at Bliss? Maybe it’s the same thing?
Had it done for the first time about a month ago and loved it. Have only had it done again last week and nails continue to look great.
Ooooh…can’t wait to see how it turns out! I too had it done once and was not at all impressed. But, like you, I went to El Cheapo Salono. If anyone can do it right, Modern can. When I had it done there were only a few colors to choose from. Has OPI added anymore colors to the mix?
I had this done at a cheap place too and was not impressed. I am headed to Modern Salon today…for a haircut! Yay!
Please do let us know how you like this Jessica. Being a full time crafter and thus hand washer, I can never keep OPI polish on my nails for more than a day without chipping. I’d love to find a better solution.
Here's what you get for the birthday of a man who has everything… You bring his four daughters and four granddaughters together to surprise him for his airport arrival. You present him with the biggest balloons you can find – filled with strips of paper with birthday wishes from friends and family. Then together you…
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I hope he had a wonderful birthday looks like it!
So beautiful and touching, Jess. Love you all!
Absolutely precious. What a great day!
Happy Birthday to Jeffrey!
Lovely balloons and sweet photos!
great birthday surprise for a guy that has everything:) I hope you didn’t let the balloons go at the airport. They can be very dangerous for airplanes!!!
Beautiful.
Very sweet Jessica! Have a great weekend celebrating!
What a lovely surprise for Jeffrey! Hope you all have a fun weekend celebrating his birthday!
I've got a girl crush on Erin Heatherton. And while we're on the subject of beauty – I couldn't help but smile at the image of this piece (by MBW ) that showed in my email inbox today from Pop International Galleries.
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Hi Stacy! Gabrielle’s grey/white suit is from Crewcuts. http://www.jcrew.com/girls_category/swim/tanks/PRDOVR~33885/33885.jsp
She loves it because it has a pocket
Hi Jessica! This email was actually the first I had heard of MBW, so I’ll have to check out that documentary. Thanks for the suggestion!
Thanks for visiting!
Not to be a stalker copycat but I’d love to know where you found that sweet striped little girl swimsuit.
she’s got a great look! did you see the documentary about mr. brain wash (and banksy) – “exit through the gift shop”? nothing mind-blowing in my opinion, but a fun watch.
I have to say this is the first I’m hearing about her! She’s beautiful…has a sweet/innocent/sexy look. And, her name ROCKS!
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Amber - Beautiful photos Jessica! Can’t believe how Gabrielle has grown!
Suzette - Great photos!
Sarah Welch - She is so darn cute! I love the dress with the tennis shoes:)
Abbie - She is so cute!! And she always looks comfy and stylish!!
Jess - How cute is Gabrielle’s outfit on this outing?! Love it. You’re going to have to give my little men some styling tips when you come visit us.