Lemongrass

We've been neglecting this blog for a while, but today, I felt compelled to write about lemongrass. There's something special about it! In this post, I'll share with you the incredible benefits of lemongrass.




Lemongrass is not only beautiful in gardens and loved by birds and other animals, but it also provides a very zen vibe to your garden but it's also practical and delicious (my kinda plant). It is not only pleasant to have it in the garden, and it's easy to grow -with minimal maintenance except when you're ready to harvest it!

Plus, it's a great way to keep mosquitoes away. We planted it in front of our house, harvested it, and turned it into tea. The best part? The stalks can also be used as straws because they're hydrophobic. Hosting an environmentally conscious guest who prefers to avoid plastic? 

Give them a lemongrass straw with honey and lemongrass tea chilled. It's always a crowd-pleaser!



Youthful Tea Tonic:

To make a lemongrass tea tonic, simply boil some lemongrass, add ginger and any other herbs you like, and fresh lemon juice. Drink before bed, and watch your skin glow the next day! I swear by it – maybe it's the warm lemon water and lemongrass antioxidants? I'll need to research why it produces such amazing results.

TLDR, don't underestimate the power of lemongrass! It's not only great for your skin and health but also a beautiful and zen vibe to any garden. Try incorporating lemongrass into your daily routine, and watch the benefits unfold!


Baby Shower: Lincoln Alexander Kubicki


Message from Little Lincoln:
Thank you all for stopping by, but as I am still a little shy...
I thought I'd stay away, and wait to arrive around the middle of May. 
I am a handsome little fellow and I prefer blue, green, or yellow. 
I love Baby Einstein and Winnie the Pooh, and my daddy thinks I’ll also like the physicist, Michio Kaku!
Friendship is so hard to measure, but something mommy and daddy sincerely treasure.
I hope to see you very soon, because in here, there isn't much room.
Please come and celebrate with my Mommy & Daddy!

Save the Date:
My party will be on Sunday, April 7th, 2013, from 1pm - 3pm
It will be held at Emily Oaks Nature Center
4650 Brummel
Skokie, Illinois 60076
(847) 674-1500, ext. 2500 

Please call one of my Aunties if you have any other questions:
Liz Onesto 773 407 2570
Lalin Nuth 847 770 3836
Jenny Nuth 312 532 9197

Hugs and Kisses,

Lincoln Alexander 

My Registry
Because my mommy thinks I am so special and wonderful, they made of list of goodies for me on Amazon.com & Target.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/registry/baby/29M7J05TFSR99/177-5197531-6771014
Target: http://www.target.com/baby/registry/8Cm1U9gnm-Zhsc6wbAJQag

We're Expecting!

OK, the secret's out!  We're expecting our first baby in May 2013!  Here is our first ultrasound from back in October!

From Baby Kubicki!

Thank You!

Thank you so much to all of our friends and family who were a part of our special day! We had a great time and we are both deeply moved by how many people were able to be a part of our special day!

Kindle Fire HD2

So back in May we added an unusually goofy Chihuahua-Terrier mix to our family. This is Kindle Fire HD2 trying on her new boots

St. Lucia

We just wanted to say hello from Saint Lucia! It is amazing here and we are having a such a relaxing time enjoying the views. It has been a little rainy today so we decided to cancel our island trip to Anse La Raye, a fishing town nearby. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You have really been so wonderful and supportive to us and we appreciate it so much. We love you and are so grateful for everything!
 

The Bridal Party

Photo Collage of Lollie and Bridesmaids

From Top to Bottom and Left to Right
Joanna, Liz and Lollie (A night out on the town, taken in 2008)
Natalia and Lollie (Taken back in 2006, celebrating the end of the college years...)
Lalin and Lollie (Ringing in the New Year, taken on New Years Day, 2007)
Jenny and Lollie (Special Moments, taken at Lizzie's Wedding, 2010)

Let us know your music requests!

Kris and I decided to work with Christopher Calip (DJ ChrisMix), Chicago's very own human pandora of music to make our wedding more memorable. We are so THRILLED to have him be a part of our wedding.

Click here to let us know which songs you would like him to play at our wedding!!!

Friday, April 27th: Khmer-Chinese Ceremony

The Cambodian ceremony will commence on Friday, April 27th, 10AM - 3:00PM at Piper Hall Mansion on the Lake. Address: 1032 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660


Chinese-Cambodian weddings traditionally consisted of ceremonies and celebrations lasting three days and three nights. Three is considered to be an especially auspicious number by Chinese-Cambodians because of its association with the "three jewels" of Buddhism: the Buddha, the Sangha (brotherhood of monks), and the Dhamma (the Buddha's teachings). Due to the demands of modern day life however, today, both in Cambodia and overseas, all the following wedding ceremonies are usually completed in just one day. Welcome to the abridged version of Lollie and Kristopher’s wedding.


Saturday, April 28th: Western Ceremony and Reception

Western Ceremony
The Western Ceremony will commence at 6:00 PM at the lovely, and elegant European Crystal Banquets of Arlington Heights. Important Note: If you are attending this version of the reception, please ensure that you are seated by 6PM as the ceremony will start promptly at 6!

Reception
The reception will start immediately after the ceremony.
6:30-7:30: Cocktail hour and h'orderves
8:00-9:30: Dinner

Don't forget to RSVP and select your dinner choices!
Please do not forget to select your choice of entree enclosed in the invitation! You may also make your food selection via this link.

Send us your contact information!

Please take a moment to complete this form using this link! This form will be used to track your contact information such as address, phone number, etc so that we can send you important information about the wedding!

Thanks!!!

<3 Lollie and Kris

The Engagement

Originally, I planned to propose to Lollie on the steps of the Art Institute on June 17, 2011. Unfortunately, nobody in my family or hers can keep a secret so I had to come up with a backup plan.


Buying the Ring



As you may know, Lollie's family is in the jewelry industry. Thus, I had the doubly complicated challenge of asking her parents for permission AND getting the ring from them -- at the same time! Here are some pictures of how that went down.