{Sweet Fridays} Mancakes for the Men In Your Life

Father's Day is this weekend...so serve him a manly breakfast this Sunday!  Beer and Bacon Mancakes...They're simple to make, and you might even already have all the ingredients (beer, bacon, brown sugar, and Bisquick mix).

Image via: THE DAILY BACON

{A Speechless Proposal that Ends in One Word: "Yes"}

Pretty I See lives for moments like these. Needless to say, that's why we couldn't hold our excitement any longer and had to share the story of how Jason and Fiona got engaged. After almost 6 years of being in love, Jason knew he was going to pop the question soon. Jason, so gentlemanly-like asked for Fiona's father's blessing.  Inspired by Love Actually, Fiona's favorite movie, squaring away details for the proposal was the only thing left. Timing definitely was on their side; Fiona was just coming from a vacation in London on the day of her birthday! I guess you could say it was the perfect present for any girl. As Fiona vacayed away, Jason and his family helped pull it all together. Cliche to call it special, but it's the only and perfect word to describe it all. We'll leave it to the pictures to unfold the story, and don't be surprised if it leaves you teary-eyed and mushy inside. Here it goes....

Jason preparing for one of the most important days in his life.

Ring-Check! Poster Boards-Check! His Niece, Cienna Marie picked a tie

out for him just to make it just that more special.





"The Ring." Brilliant. Personalized. Perfect.

 

Arriving at SFO airport....silently excited, no cold feet,
and ready to make it all happen.

On his way to make Fiona his Fiance...

Did she arrive yet?

The Awesome Camera/Video Crew!
I think we were all just as excited as the future groom!

Just needed a moment of silliness right before turning that frown
into a smile.





You think her heart's beating fast...just imagine how fast
his was beating.



The newly engaged couple! Only smiles from this point on.

Congratulations Jason and Fiona, and thank you for letting us be a part of such a beautiful and meaningful moment in your life! Your story reminds us that true love fairy tale stories can happen in real life and not just on the big screen. xoxo.  
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Photo Credits: Pretty I See and Sharon DeCastro 

{Sweet Fridays} Orange Banana Smoothie Pops

So simple and yet so fresh!  You've got to try the recipe!

{Sweet Fridays} "Done-ut" Graduation Cupcakes

Because today is National Doughnut Day and my Brother-in-law's Graduation...We are in the mood for celebrating this sweet friday!  We couldn't have thought of a more perfect combination for this double occasion...doughnut + cupcake!  Check out the celebration shoppe blog for instructions on how to make these "done-ut" graduation cupcakes.