Victory Junction Gang Camp 2011!

July 25, 2011

If you ask Mirielle what's one of her favorite places in the world, Victory Junction will make the top 5...probably top 2. (Disney Land is #1) If you've not heard of Victory Junction...let me recommend you check out their website!

Here is a little slideshow giving you a picture of Miri's time at camp!

Jon and Julie's song for the rehearsal dinner :)

July 15, 2011

We loved Jon and Julie's hilarious inspiration for Taylor and Stephanie's marriage :). Below are the words:

Him: I don’t know you, Who the heck are you? I did not marry that!
Her: What just happened, How’d I get here? I can’t take it back!
Him: You don’t cook like my mom, you cry all the time, can’t figure you out.
Both: You’re so crazy
Her: Well you’re so lazy
Both: Guess this must be love
Him: Girls are scary
Her: Boys are hairy
Him: Girls have too much stuff
Him: Falling slowly into deep sleep, then I feel a kick
Her: Share the blanket, not tonight, dear, I’m not in the mood
Him: Yes, your hair looks just fine, no, you don’t look fat, we’re gonna to be late
Her: Learn to listen
Him: Learn submission
Both: We should get some counsel
Him: Let’s watch Braveheart
Her: Let’s watch Annie
Both: Who gets the remote?
Her: I want babies
Him: Get a puppy
Both: Why won’t you agree?
Him: I want a Harley
Her: Get a Moped
Both: Dear God, please help me
Though we’re different, I will love you, Always and forever!

Wedding Pictures

July 14, 2011

I am finally getting around to posting the wedding day pictures that people took with our camera! I started editing them but decided to just get them up here :). The professional ones should be released soon!

Enjoy!

Day 0!

June 25, 2011

The wedding was absolutely beautiful!!! We are going on vacation and will post pics when we get home. Here's a sneak peak!!

God is so good!

Day 1

June 24, 2011

Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner Day!!!

Rehearsal went great! The two lovebirds were so excited!!

Some of the decorations from the rehearsal dinner...

Chicken croissant sandwiches and broccoli/bacon salad were behind the flowers on the buffet tables.

Our entertainment :).

Jon and Julie wrote a hilarious song

about the first year of marriage. I'll try and post it soon.

It was a wonderful day! More pictures to come!

Day 2

June 23, 2011

2 more nights with Taylor living in our home. I can scarce believe it. I am finding encouragement as I see the many who live thru this season and go on to live fruitful lives :). I am so grateful to have Miss Miri for several years to come, but my boys will be gone. Over half my life has been given to parenting my two lovable, crazy boys that turned into men before I knew it. I could not be a prouder mom...but it is hard not to be a little (okay- sometimes a lot) focused on myself these days. I was thinking today about the poems that encourage moms to cherish even their children's messes because one day they won't be there. This morning Taylor brought down more plates and dishes from his room. They are the messes I will miss. It's common for me to wonder where several of our plates/cups/silverware went to...only to find them all in Taylor's room :). I know I'm sentimental but I'll never get these times back so I pray you'll allow me this memory lane indulgence :). LOVE your children...CHERISH your children. Every minute....

Okay- I'd better get to a few last entries from the book. Tomorrow (hopefully) I'll post pictures from the rehearsal dinner and then wedding!!

These 2 entries became a turning point for Bill in many ways. He has spoken of these entries more than any others. I share these to encourage any dads reading this- to spend more time with your children....they need you!!

I'll start with an entry from Jon. When we lived in Philly, Bill worked in NJ. He would leave before the kids got up and get home when they were in bed. One day Jon saw Bill leaving and said, "Thanks for coming over Daddy." Bill cried on his way to work.

Taylor's entry...When we decided to move to North Carolina, we prayed with the boys for months that Daddy would get a great job in NC. Bill got a new job about a week after we moved here and we told the kids- which is why we were surprised when at dinner Taylor prayed, "Help get Daddy a great job in NC!" Bill reminded him that he DID get a great job. Taylor responded, "Then why are you home?" Bill answered, "That's what makes it a GREAT job!" :)

Bill has had to work long and hard thru many seasons, but these memories encourage him to make more time for his kids!

A few pics from today...

It was nail salon day for the moms and bridesmaids!

Miss Miri loves her nails :)

Stephanie's...Step 1...acrylic :)

Relaxing for a pedicure!

Dinner was a Cobb salad... it was so pretty I had to take a pic :)

Day 3

June 22, 2011

Day 3 was a crazy day :). Chiropractor, several errands, makeup trial run and Julie and I made 20 gallons of iced tea/lemonade. Note to self... if you want to get a carpet cleaned, spill lemonade on it. I only spilled a little, but Bill figured if he had to get the carpet cleaner out- why not do the entire family room!! Yes, this is what my house looked like yesterday...3 days before the wedding!! All our family room furniture was moved into...

My kitchen...

My amazing helpers... Jon and Julie!!

My living room (this is also where piles have formed for the rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception...

My amazing carpet cleaner....

The finished product!!!

Now... onto the book!!!

Taylor- age 8
Taylor- at his basketball game, asked if he could get something at the "confession stand". (Concession) :)

Taylor- age 8
Taylor sat down on the couch, and the space heater had warmed the couch. Taylor said, "This really warms up my leg pits!"