A Little Sunshine:-)

Hello All-

I thought I would spread a little sunshine today since it’s cloudy out.

Here are a few pictures of Miss Paris Connie (my aunt’s first grandchild) from this weekend. Our family was a little down as we celebrated Ponce (Aintee Connie’s son) & Kyana (my daughter) Birthday yesterday. I know that’s crazy that Aintee Connie & I even shared the bond of having a child on the same day. We really miss her and it’s hard to adjust to not seeing her face and hearing her voice. Miss Paris Connie helped to keep us smiling per these photos.

She reminds us that Aintee Connie is still with us because she look a lot like her.

So Cute:) We love her smile

DADDY'S GIRL!

Until next time let’s live life and love life.

Lakeesha

Don't Forget About You Friday!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

Welcome to our 6^th Don’t Forget about you Friday Event!

I get so excited to report in on “Don’t Forget about you Friday”

For the new bees we started, "Don’t Forget About You Friday’s” started about 3 months ago. Every other Friday you have to buy something for yourself and share it with Connie’s Purse followers.  This idea stems from Aintee Connie loving Friday’s and shopping. We will honor her memory by treating ourselves to a little something every other Friday.

This is what I picked up…

I decided to start stocking up on socks. If you notice they have the cutest socks out in the summer when you really don’t need them. Shopping for socks, tights and stockings was something Aintee Connie and I did all the time. My mom is a big sock fan too. That’s right, Aintee Connie had it together even down to the socks she would wear. I really miss shopping with her because she would always find the cutest stuff. I still have the socks that she was wearing the day she passed and I’m going to pack them away in her box that I found. Sometimes in life it’s the smallest things that you do with people is what they will remember mostJ

Connie’s Purse Follower Check In:

Cheryl, my blog girlfriend checked in last week with her purchase from TJ MAX (Another store Aintee Connie Loved) where she found an orange leather purse. Sounds just like something Aintee Connie would purchase. Thanks for sharing Cheryl.

Also, I wanted to share this picture of Miss Paris Connie. This is exactly how I feel today. Enough of this week already!!! She is just so cute and I can't wait to take her sock shopping!!

If you would like to share your “Don’t Forget About You Friday” purchase please leave a comment or send me an email at Conniespurse@gmail.com.

Until next time let’s live life and love life. People will still Love you if you Love yourself.

Our next “Don’t Forget About You” session will be Friday, July 8, 2011.

Happy Shopping!!!!!

Lakeesha

SNEAK PEEK

Hello All & Happy Wednesday!!!

I know that a lot of you are just as excited as I am to see the online store. It is still being worked on and coming soon. Meanwhile, I thought I would give you guys a Sneak Peek at some of the purses that I have. I would like to Thank everyone that attended the launch party and for the great success of Connie’s Purse so far.

Also, Connie’s Purse is launching in Minnesota as my cousin Evette venture off with me as we try and keep Aintee Connie’s memory alive through  sharing the blog, providing nice handbags, and giving back. Thank You Evette for your confidence and believing in what I’m trying to do.

As a matter of fact THANK YOU ALL for believing in me. I couldn’t do this without the love and support from so many of you.

Here are some of the bags……

THIS BAG IS "CONNIE'S SIGNATURE BAG" IT"S THE BEST SELLER!!! I ORDERED IT BY ACCIDENT! I KNOW AINTEE CONNIE DROPPED IT IN MY BOX:-)

 I hope to be able to host purse parties as well as be the person you call when you’re looking for a nice bag to carry.

Also, I am 6 followers away from my first goal of 50 followers. I know that I have over 50 followers but all of you are not officially signed up. Earn credit for the online store by becoming a follower and sending me an email about your favorite bag so far.

Until next time Live Life and Love Life as Aintee Connie did!!!

Have A Blessed Day!

Don't Forget About You Friday!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

Welcome to our 5^th Don’t Forget about you Friday Event!

Before we get started I wanted to mention that I am 3 weeks away from starting “Connie’s Purse” on line store. I will be selling handbags, accessories and t-shirts. Some of the proceeds will be donated to heart disease and healthy eating awareness. I am so excited to take this experience and turn it into something positive to help others as my Aintee Connie did for me and so many others. Also, I am happy to mention that my mother Aintee Connie’s twin sister Bonnie will be launching her own childcare business as well this fall. I will keep you all posted just in case you are in need of an excellent child care provider. With that being said, let’s get to our “Don’t Forget About You Friday”!!

For the new bees we started, "Don’t Forget About You Friday’s” started about 3 months ago. Every other Friday you have to buy something for yourself and share it with Connie’s Purse followers.  This idea stems from Aintee Connie loving Friday’s and shopping. We will honor her memory by treating ourselves to a little something every other Friday.

This is what I picked up…

I found these glasses…Guess where? Marshall’s and I love them. I want each of you to come over and have a glass of wine with me at some point this summer and share your special memory of Aintee Connie with me. Email me so I can pencil you in.

Aintee Connie’s friend and C0-Worker Toni would like to share her Friday Goodies with us she picked up…

She said that this dress reminded her of Aintee Connie and as I look back at pictures she did have a dress similar to this.

She also got jewelry. We all know how much Aintee loved jewelry.

Beautiful...

Thank You for sharing Toni. I know that you miss her dearly and we all share that same feeling. It’s still so hard to process.

Since we are on the subject of jewelry my Aunt Ernestine from Minnesota bought Paris Connie her first jewelry box and bracelet.

Aunt Ernestine & Paris

Isn’t it adorable and so Aintee Connie likeJ

If you would like to share your “Don’t Forget About You Friday” purchase please leave a comment or send me an email at Conniespurse@gmail.com.

Until next time let’s live life and love life. People will still Love you if you Love yourself.

Our next “Don’t Forget About You” session will be Friday, June 24, 2011.

Happy Shopping!!!!!

Lakeesha

Meet "Paris" Aintee Connie’s First GrandChild

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

I know that today is Don’t Forget About You Friday and I don’t ever want you to forget about yourself but this week we were blessed with Paris Connie’s arrival and that is a gift that will last us a lifetime.

Paris Connie was born on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 8:25p.m. She is 7lbs, 1 oz. and 20 inches long and my goodness is she just beautiful.

Proud parents Ponce & Kemecha and Baby Paris are all doing well.

Here she is…..

PARIS



Beautiful



Tongue Out Like her Dad

Just seeing precious little Paris was a bitter sweet moment in our lives. It is a reminder that GOD is in control and in the midst of our sadness the blessings keep coming. Thank you all for your continued love, support and prayers for our family. It is greatly appreciated.

We know that Aintee Connie was smiling down from heaven at her new granddaughter. We all know our role in making sure we pass all of Aintee Connie’s great gifts on to our Princess Paris.

Until next time let’s live life and love life.

Lakeesha

Connie's "Classy Cocktail"

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

In celebration of us making it through another week and It’s The Weekend!!

I wanted to share the recipe for "Connie's Classy Cocktail" with you.

Everyone who knew Aintee Connie knew that she loved to have a good time and mix cocktails. My husband and I came up with the perfect cocktail mix in remembrance of “Aintee Connie”. We have them at our events and we hope that you will share one with your family & friends and your next event.

You Will Need: 

Absolut-Berry Acai Flavor

Raspberry Lemonade

Muddled Strawberries and Raspberries

Garnish with Lemon

Mix Absolut and Raspberry Lemonade (For every shot of absolut add 2 shots of raspberry lemonade)

Add Ice and mix in shaker.

Add muddled strawberries and Raspberries in bottom of glass add mixed drink and put lemon slice on side of glass.

Make a toast for Connie and Enjoy!!!

Reminder that next week is “Don’t Forget About You Friday”. If you have items that you would like to share please send me an email.

Have A Great Weekend!!

Go Bulls!

Until next time let’s live life and love life.

Lakeesha

Connie’s Purse Launch Party

I know that Friday was Don’t Forget About You Friday! I was so busy with planning the party and working on my two graduates festivities that I didn’t have a chance to post.

I did receive an email from one of Aintee Connie’s co-workers on Friday Toni to remind me and my heart smiled. It was smiling because she remembered and because like most of us she is missing her “Ms. Connie”.

I have some of the best followers. You guys keep up with the blog and notice when I don’t post and that mean the world to meJ.

I had one of Aintee Connie good friends, Gwen tell me that when I don’t post she read the old ones. Aintee Connie’s other friend Red expressed how much she loves “Don’t Forget About You Friday”.

The launch party was a success!!! We had a good turnout in spite of the rainy weather. I know that was Aintee Connie’s doingJ

We had….

Refreshments…

Scentsy Products…

Then we had…

Connie’s Cocktails

Then the ladies made their way down to “Connie’s Purse”.

We had clutch purses, big purses, small purses, plain purses, studded purses and accessories.

If you would like to see some of the fashionable handbags or have your very own Connie’s Purse Party send me an email. I will have them available via the Web by June 1^st.”Connie’s Purse” has launched and is ready to soar.

After everyone made their handbag selection. We had dessert which included a Taffy Apple Cheesecake and a fruit pizza.  They were delicious!

The evening ended with a great session of Girlz Talk and boy was it juicy.

Last but not least a keep sake Connie’s Purse cookie made by my friend Toyia.

We had a great time Aintee Connie Style. I really miss her and launching “Connie’s Purse” feels right and it’s an unbelievable feelingJ.

 Have a Blessed Day!

Until next time let’s live life and love life.

Lakeesha