The Luncheon

Reception

The reception was absolutely beautiful! The weather cooled off just enough to enjoy the weather, the food was perfectly displayed and delicious! The cup cakes were awesome. It turned out to be a really great idea. When the sun went down the lanterns were lit, it looked cool. All the kids had a great time playing together and seemed to behave most of the time. Lots of people came, with the McMullin family being so huge, it was hard to tell who was family and who wasn't. Either way, it was nice meeting everyone.

The cup cake tower. Well done ladies!

The flowers on the topper.

High heels and grass - not a great combo.
Heidi switched to white flip flops. :)

Tay with two of her new cousins.

An another new cousin.

Happy Birthday / Happy Father's Day!!

Today has been a very special day in our home. It was Garett's Birthday and Father's Day. We started the celebration yesterday by going on a date to the movies.... The Incredible Hulk was incredible! We loved it. We came back and got the kids and went to O'Charley's for dinner. Owen ate a ton of food! I don't think I've ever seen him eat so much. We gave Garett his birthday cards and a gift. Then we went shopping for a new ceiling fan for our living room. The one we had was ugly, unstable and we were sick of looking at it and hearing it moan.... Back to the celebrations, today we started off with Father's Day cards and a couple of surprises for Garett. Then went to church, later we had Pepper Steak and Rice for dinner followed by Birthday cake!

Wild party goers. :) Ha Ha

I'm guessing this was at least 30 years ago. :)
So cute! I love the shirt. :)

A few last thoughts. I asked Garett if 6 years ago when we had our first date if he ever would have guessed he would be celebrating with a wife and two kids? He laughed and said no. I don't know anyone whose lives turn out the way they think they will. Heavenly Father blesses us with lives better than we could imagine. I'm grateful to have married a guy that is so opposite of me, we really balance each other out. I love that he is kind and loving. He is a hard worker, a determined guy and a great provider temporally, spiritually and emotionally. We love you! Happy Birthday! Happy Father's Day!

SCC Photography

I went to the mail box today to find my CD!!! At the end of May we hired SCC Photography to take some pictures of the cousins since it was the last time they would all be together for a long while. Stacy had the challenge of taking pictures of a 7 year old, 2 - 2 two year olds, an 18 month, and a newborn. Talking about the near impossible. Last time we tried this (a year ago) we went to The Picture People and they asked us to leave and come back in half an hour after to try and calm the kids down. So this year I thought more candid shots outside would probably be our best bet, plus that's how I really want to remember my children - happy and playing.

I went through the pictures - I love them! I tried to pick my favorites, the more I looked the more favorites I had so I decided to stop and post. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

We will be doing Trent family shots in another month or two when Charly can hold her head up.

Project LIVING ROOM

I started painting the downstairs and forgot before pictures, so here are the in the process pictures. I picked a color and went 2 shades darker to be more daring. As it turns out, I like the color. It was much lighter and a totally different color when wet but as it dries I like it more and more. I'll post the official "after" pictures in a few days.

I think the new color is so much warmer.

For Linda

Last year the drought kept my hydrangeas from blooming. At the time I was sure I had done something to kill them (that's been my past record anyway) but HURRAY! this year they have bloomed. My mother in law, Linda, has more than a green thumb, it's like "miracle grow" thumb. She gives me great advice that I usually botch some how but I'm sure she will be happy to see these! Isn't great how I take some credit for what mother nature did. :)

Side yard blooms are the best since the lighting is best for them here.

These purply ones are in the back yard.
They get too much sun, but are still beautiful.