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Monday, November 28, 2011

Thanksgiving 2011

Well, my work and social life is finally dying down and I have a minute or two to update the blog!  I finally met baby James this past weekend and he wasn't the only visitor.  We had almost the entire family on my Mom's side (we missed you, Andrea!!!) and my grandparents and Aunt Emily on my Dad's side. 

With 35 people around over Thanksgiving weekend, we had a blast with everyone.  It is my favorite time of year and I am so happy to be able to spend it with my awesome family!


The Peaceful Pines household


Our family with newcomers Danny and James!

Wylie is so funny!

Baby James


3 generations of Peter James Shempp


Danny didn't want to take couples pictures.  haha


But they turned out great!


Me and Wylie!!  love love love :)



Our haystack placecards


A plain box filled with moss, pinecones and acorns set the earthy tone for our table.


More updates to come on the centerpieces and decor for our annual pre-Thanksgiving party!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I look forward to December!

xoxo
Jza Jza

Thursday, November 3, 2011

WE'RE ENGAGED!!

As I have been preparing for the New York Marathon, I have also been preparing for a proposal.  I was absolutely convinced that I was getting engaged in New York City during the NYC Marathon weekend.  

Danny and I had plans to go on a Capitol dome tour a while ago and I just thought it was another fun DC cultural outing.  Little did I know what was to come!

Check out the Video!

One of our first dates was a Capitol tour- 5 years ago Danny worked on the hill and one of his jobs as an intern was to give countless tours of the Capitol.  It was a really fun day and the fact that we went back made the engagement even more special!  After the proposal, we met 30 or so of our friends at Senator Wyden's hideaway office for a champagne reception.  I couldn't be happier!

A few picture of the big moment- to check out all of our pictures, please go here: Engagement Pictures


















Thank you for all the well wishes!  We couldn't be happier!  On to wedding planning!

xoxo,
Jza Jza