Happy 1st Birthday Jiles!
I can't believe it's been a year since Jiles was born! Becoming a parent has been the most amazing experience and I can't imagine life without her. Jiles has accomplished so much in this past year and we are so proud of her. She had lots of fun at her 1st birthday party. Here are some pics from the weekend...
(Sorry for the delay in posting, I had computer issues.)
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| Getting dressed for the party! |
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| Waiting for her guests to arrive! |
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| Red velvet heart shaped cake! |
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| Charlie and Jiles! |
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| On our way to dinner. |
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| Kerstin's birthday dinner at Medici's. |
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| The two birthday girls...Kerstin and Jiles! |
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| Jiles is one lucky girl. Thanks for all the gifts!!! |
"Wife Wins Man Cave Makeover for Husband"
I won!!!!! I entered a contest through Ashley Furniture in hopes of winning a man cave makeover for Blaise. I'm still shocked that I won and can't wait to see the finished product. I surprised Blaise with the good news and he was both excited and in disbelief. He finally started to realize what was happening when the designers showed up an hour later. I am so happy that I won this for him. He is the best Dad and Husband Ever. This is what I submitted along with a photo of our basement....
"I would love to surprise my husband with the man cave makeover to show him how much I appreciate his love and commitment to our family. He works extra hours every week to make it possible for me to stay home with our daughter. He never complains and is always telling me that he wouldn’t want it any other way. With our second child due in August, he has accepted that his dream of turning the basement into a sports bar may never happen. I am so blessed to have him in my life and this man cave makeover would be a perfect way to show my appreciation and give him something he deserves."
TV clip and article from WEEK News 25....
(Watch for Jiles--I'm holding her when everyone is shaking hands. I think they avoided
announcing that I won since they knew I was going to surprise Blaise.)
Wife wins Man Cave Makeover for husband
By WEEK ReporterFebruary 21, 2012
PEORIA, Ill. -- It's the one place in the house where a man...can be a man.
Ashley Furniture on Knoxville Tuesday announced the winner of their Man Cave Makeover contest.
The grand prize winner received a $4,000 shopping spree and professional design assistance.
"It's gonna be a very comfortable and manly design. And, uh, it's gonna be a place where probably, the lady of the house won't be able to resist," said Mike Bruegge, Owner, Ashley Furniture.
The grand prize winner was actually the lady of the house, who plans to surprise her husband with the new design.
