wedding weekend

So, the whole family headed west for my cousin, Brianna's wedding.  It was such a big day!  Dana and I were singing in the wedding and Evie and Hampton were two of the three flower girls.  Unfortunately, Evie didn't make it down the aisle (even though she sure is good at holding that basket!), unlike her cousin, Hampton, who was such a pro!  I was up at the front of the church singing, so Trevor and Dana did everything they could to encourage, but no such luck!  Speaking of NO luck...my sister woke up the morning of the wedding with NO voice.  I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown having to sing eleven songs all alone.  Thank heavens it is all over, and I lived to tell about it!  What a weekend it was...many memories made and stories that will last a lifetime!  So happy for Brianna and Devan. What a special day!

fun day at the park

With such wonderful weather today, we had to go to the park!  So we met up with Dana and Hampie, had lunch and played for a while.  Evie loves the "side" (slide) and has so much fun in the swing.  She also always finds a treasure to carry around with her the entire time we're there.  (notice the leaf and stick )  Hampton is such a little monkey - not afraid of anything!  It sure was fun!  The worst part is always having to leave and hearing Evie's ear curdling screams all the way to the car!

forever friends

This past weekend I got together with some life-long friends who I've known since birth.  Even though we only see each other a few times a year, we always pick right up where we left off.  I am so fortunate to have these awesome women in my life. Can't wait to get together again soon!

Evie pics

My sister is such a talented photographer...she called me late this afternoon and said she and her kids were headed to a sunflower field to take some pictures and wondered if I would want to bring Evie.  I didn't think too long on that one - of course we were in the car headed that way in no time flat.  It's funny, on the way I am dreaming up all of these wonderful poses - it didn't ever cross my mind that bugs would be everywhere and the weeds would be taller than the flowers.  And of course Evie didn't want to sit and smile like I was hoping she would - but somehow Dana managed to capture Evie in her true light.  The camera never stopped snapping and I am so glad to have such special pictures of my little girl.  I will only share a few as I am saving my most favorite for this year's Christmas card.  Thanks, Dana for taking the time to share your awesome talent with us - it is such a gift!

wonderful weather!

The weather was sooo perfect today!  It was 72 and sunny - perfect for some play time outside. We haven't had much of that lately thanks to the hot and humid weather.  Evie loved playing with the sidewalk chalk and bubbles.  It's amazing how fast she is growing!  She's so excited that she can now blow bubbles herself...that is if she can get the stick out of her mouth before blowing. Enjoy a few of our pics from our fun in the sun!