TOP 10 RECAP OF 2010 FOR THE MANUEL'S

10: Design A Latte formed as a creative outlet for me in January

9: Noah started big boy school PREKC at St Ann

8:Noah turned 4 and had 4 birthday parties

7:Skylar turned 1 at a BEEtiful birthday party

6:Grandpa Pete passed away, but we <3 and think of him daily

5:Poppa got a new car (finally)

4: Skylar had surgery for tubes and adnoids and removal of her pollip

3. I left my hotel career of 13 years to be a stay at home mom

2: Celebrated the engagement of Woozie and MattMatt

1: We are finally celebrating a new year, new chapter in our life together (all sick!)


Happy New Year! I hope you are blessed in this new adventure of life!
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ADORABLE DRESSES/OUTFITS

calling all mommy's with daughters who NEED custom clothing..head over to Dayspring Dresses - she is new to facebook, but ive bought several items over the year for skylar on her etsy page...and delta gamma's she smocks ACHOR dresses! http://www.etsy.com/listing/53509347/ready-to-ship-nautical-themed-smocked?ga_search_...query=anchor&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5591313

Design A Latte *sale*

Come on over to FACEBOOK: Design A Latte for a great BLACK FRIDAY sale!  Ive posted a few photos for you to get an idea of the clothing for sale!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Design A Latte made Noah and Skylar matching shirts for school!

school party (the couple!)

The Stouders

Andrew and Michelle

Miss Lynne and her gobblins

Prissy Pot Designs made Skylar adorable costume!

SIP -N- SHOP

Design A Latte second home show in on November 12th.  Come on out and get your holiday shopping complete!

A NEW JOURNEY

I have decided to make a change in my life. As of yesterday, I have resigned from my 12 year career with Marriott to be a mom.  I discovered that I was missing out on my babies lives. I was putting the hotel first.  I had a wake up call that I need to be home.  So my darling husband crunched the numbers and we found an insurance carrier, and I took the leap of faith.

I know that God will take care of us, for He knows we can be a family.  I am so blessed by those around me supporting my decision.  (and yes, it will make Design A Latte timing shorter!)

So I leave you with this...
Design A Latte new company overview has changed.....

I'm a wife to the Poppa, mother of my two angels, career oriented hotel manager, and envious of all a stay at home moms. While multitasking with a coffee always in hand, I continue my passion for design and all things monogrammed.

1 year already (well almost!)

Happy First Birthday Skylar MacKenzie
(click on the link to view her portraits!)

ACHS Craft Fair

Design A Latte has entered a new journey.  I accomplished my first craft fair at my high school.  It was so exciting, nerve-wrecking, and rewarding.  To hear people say, "thats soo cute!" "oh i like that..." etc is so heartwarming!  I am soo appreciative of my wonderful husband, my sweat-shop owner - my mom, my best friend Kathy and my father so working the booth with me.  The support and love was soo welcoming! 

I love making new friends/customers and showing off my unique designs.  The photos below are just a few that

I took to remember the special event!

SMTTT

Its game day at The Rock. We arent going to the game but the family is heading to the coast. So in true Golden Eagle fashion - they go!

S-O-U-T-H-E-R-N SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI USM

I WANT TO BE IN THAT NUMBER...

When the Saints Go Marching In!  Today the city of New Orleans has really woke up for 5 years of disaster to celebrate THEIR BOYS first home game of the season.  Schools have allowed the children to wear their Black/Gold to PRIDE!  Of course Design A Latte made coordinating outfits for the babies!  How adorable!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SAINTS!

IMPROMTU PHOTOS

Design A Latte

DESIGN A LATTE has added BLACK AND GOLD to their blog. Go check it out and shop!