Micro Pigs and Moving

We are moving in two days. It surely has not hit me, even though it's all I talk about and think about the last few weeks. Our Brooklyn apartment is all packed up to almost an unlivable state. Do you pack the pots and pans, or not? That's the place we are at. In all the chaos of moving and buying a house for the first time, Joey introduced me to something I may not be able to live with out for very long.

Micro pigs. Have you seen these little guys? They are widely accepted as pets in England. I have a feeling they will be a trend in the states as well. Have a look...





You want one, don't you? They reach about 12 inches tall and are smart, clean, and affectionate! Maybe I can swing this now that we will have a yard.

In the meantime J and I have A LOT of house tasks to accomplish and with the holidays and my birthday coming up we will be super super busy. Perhaps in spring we will have a little wiggler, til then, wish us luck with the move!

xo

Countdown almost over!

We are moving in ONE WEEK from today! I can not believe the amount of chaos and how quickly time decided to act lately.

We also realized a few days ago that I am turning 30 in a few weeks and we MUST celebrate that!

Hopefully in the next few months things will calm down. We are excited to take our time to make this house a home and we will not rush it.

Last night I got to see a friend from grade school for a little bit at a fun party, but for the most part we are staying in and trying to get everything ready for next week while preparing for winter. Also I just fount the camera I brought to London last year (YES LAST YEAR!) Being I lost the cord to upload the photos I will get them transferred to a CD and post them sooner or later.

xo
J&L

The word is, Summer is over...

.......really? I feel like it's just starting! This summer has been pretty wonky. We kicked it off at the end of May with our wedding in Jamaica, and from that point forward we have been so focused on buying a house, summer slipped through our fingers! We leave in a few weeks for our honeymoon, return, them move into our new house. Have I mentioned we have been on "go" for the past two years?!

Our trip will be hectic and relaxing all at once. We are renting a car in Nice, France then taking a road trip until we hit Rome. I can not even express how excited I am for this amazing trip with Joey! I can't wait to post photos!



xo

We finished the business blog!

come check it out!

Working on Working.

A lot of my life, postwedding, has been dedicated to the business Jason and I started.Bricks and Clicks Marketing Group, LLC is a full service marketing group specializing in website conversions and high end unique marketing scenarios. We are getting very very exciting because our website is almost complete and we will be able to offer our services to the public. Have a peek below, and tell your friends!

xo

House. Puppy. Changes.

With the wedding over and so much going on, I decided to maintain the Joey and Lana blog after all. I am notoriously awful at updates as the day always seems to get away from me, but I cross my heart to try this time.

This little bugger above is the new addition to our family. We named him Porkchop VanderSandwich. He's a hoot. He likes to much on my hair and Joey's beard. He loves to snuggle and hog my pillow at night. For 90% of the day he and Rocket chase each other around the house and play. Porkchop was my wedding gift from Joey and I couldn't have asked for anything more special.



After years of discussion and months of searching, we finally found a house we LOVE. and I MEAN LOVE. We are so excited to move into this beauty in the next few months and call it home. It isn't very far from all we know and love, and the neighborhood is simply brilliant. Jason and I found a secret park when the engineer was inspecting the house and I got to show Joey a few days ago. We played on the swings and got really excited about the move. It's pretty large and is fully renovated, except for the kitchen, which we have big plans for. We also want to make a magical outdoor deck, which is right off the kitchen. We also found out there are beaches close by and amazing little towns. I can't wait to have a housewarming party!



Jason and I are almost done with the Bricks and Clicks website! I am so so excited to launch it. Perhaps a launch party is in order.

cheers

It flew by!

I can not believe after a year of planning, our wedding is over! Done! Finished! Thank you all so much for coming and sharing this with us! It meant the world to use! Photo information coming soon!

xo
Joey and Lana

We depart in ONE week!!!!

I can't believe how fast the time has gone by!!!! We have stitched, glues, taped, packed, mossed, and used every craft we could possibly do to make this wedding happen! We are EXHAUSTED and EXCITED beyond belief. It looked like we will have a full house of guests coming, which we sincerely appreciate!!!! I just wanted to give some quick reminders as the day gets close:

-Light clothing will benefit you most! Even at the wedding!

-Bug spray!!!!! Sundown is the worst time. They suggest long sleeves is the best repellent!

-No need for expensive jewelry.

-Sneakers if you are joining the activity day.

-Bring the info packs I sent you, you never know when you'll need a car or internet cafe!

-Phone are CHEAP there. You can rent one and put $25 bucks on it and be set to call America as much as you want.

-If you don't want to smoke what they are selling, tell them you are religious, they will back off. Trust us, they will keep trying to sell to you until you tell them this.


We have no words about our excitement and anticipation to see each and everyone of you!!!!!!!!!


xo
J&L

In less than three weeks....

We will be in Jamaica. We realllllly need a vacation. Jessica has sorted out pick up's from the airport, here is the schedule:


May 24th 1:08pm
Eric
Adam
Braeden
Grant
Justin
Grandma Garcia
Grandpa Garcia
Henry Garcia
Marie Garcia
Steven Harden
Lulu Garcia
Gregory Katsaros

May 24th 10:51am
Jason Haaf
Karen Stern
Paul Migliore (10:00)
Joshua Hay
Helena Garcia (10:00)
Charlie (10:00)

May 24th 3:10pm
Samantha Sloane
Grandpa Joe
Rita Villa

I will keep posting anything else helpful I can think of!

xo
L

No Joke - It's Close

Hi there!

If I wrote it a million times, you still wouldn't believe how busy we have been. I can not believe the wedding is but a couple weeks away. It's absolutely insane how quickly the time goes by. We are still crafting away odds and ends and managing food, entertainment, etc for the wedding. I will admit (as I have many time before) - we will be so bored when this is over. :)

There is a wonderful blog I read, which I tell at least one person a day, creaturecomforts.typepad.com. Ez posts these wonderful quotes, and I couldn't help but share this one.

I hope everyone is well. We are REALLY excited to see you soon.

love + hugs
joey&lana