Max Rowdy

So one of my dear friends recently pointed out that she has never seen a picture of Max and I realized I have posted on Pete but never on Max (getting Max was at a dark, no blogging time in my life). So today I thought I would tell you about Max...he came to live with Jeff and I December 27th, 2006. Jeff did not grow up with pets and one of his hopes for being 'a big boy' was to have a dog. Post marriage, Oct/Nov of 06, Jeff began asking about a dog, I wanted to wait until family left for Christmas as everyone, Mom, Dad, Robert, Tasha, their 2 dogs, Philip, Tara and grandma were going to be in our little house for the Christmas holiday. I kid you not, the day everyone rolled out of town Jeff said "ok, so can we have a dog now?" We went to PetSmart, JUST TO LOOK-so I thought. We looked, talked with the ladies and to make a long story short, we left with a little mini pin. As the story goes, he picked his name and Max was the only thing he would respond to. As we have gotten to know him, this is quite true. He is stubborn, independent, and determined...Jeff laughs that this is my training for kids and that Max is just like me. Ok, enough talking/typing, here are pictures.

This is the first like 24 hours he was "home".  What a sweet puppy he was, so calm and docile...then the "real" Max came out.

One of the many  good things about Max is that he is REALLY good with kids and just loves them!  This is Max with is "brother" Desmond.  No really, D will nudge Max, then when Max goes to lick or nudge D back D "tattles" on Max.  Then when we are not looking, Max will run and jump on D, when D tattles, Max just looks at us and cocks his head as if to say "what? I did not do anything".  It's really funny!

This is cousin Reno (and Aunt Terra).  Reno gets so excited as Terra turns into our neighborhood; these boys are just the best of friends!!  They love their play dates and if the adults wait too long, they begin to get antsy when people show up at the house.  

I also love this picture because it shows Max's teeth.  When he gets to playing and gets really excited his gums draw back and you see his teeth.  It's just so cute!

In the kitchen you will find this picture in a picture frame I found that says "This is hard to ask, but I have to know...Am I adopted?"  This picture makes him look much calmer than he is however, the sweetness is true.

So this picture makes Jeff and I laugh as this day we were trying to teach Max to stay in the back seat on car rides.  His strong spirit and determination he kept trying to get up front.  He kept putting his head on my shoulder and scooting forward.  Funny kid!  

Ok, hope you enjoyed seeing our "first born".  

Meet Pete

For those of you who have not heard, Jeff and I rescued and black lab (probably mixed with something else) male dog from the side of a highway and noticed he was carrying his back leg on Wednesday August 20th.  Not wanting to take him to a pound, I began calling all shelters and rescue organizations we could find.  I bet I seriously called  over 15  separate organizations/people.   Finally this WONDERFUL lady named Carole from the Heartland Lab Rescue emailed us stating they (just like every other place) did not have a foster home but if we knew someone who could foster him, they could assist with medical care and finding an adoptive/forever home.  We told her that we would be a foster home for little Pete (little describes him now as you can see his rib cage, feel his spine with great detail.  We were told later that he was so malnourished that within 2 days he probably would have died.) Pete was taken to the vet on the 26th where we learned he had heart-worm, a blood disease from ticks (none of these things would effect humans or Max but just in case the dogs had been separate).  As if all that was not bad enough, Pete has 2 hip fractures!!!!!  How did he get those you might ask?  Well when we found him a lady had stopped as she had seen him running down the highway just a few moments before he collapsed under the bridge where we found him.  Yep, that's right, some big fat jerk probably hit poor Pete with their car and just went on.  Obviously he needs surgery however due to his heart worm and length since the injury there are concerns regarding surgery.  So on Friday Pete was returned to our care with STRICT instructions to restrict his activity.  Just little concerns like is femur  popping out and harming internal organs (no pressure for Jeff and I!!!).  Ok, so that is the basic story of Pete.  I have to say that even being in ALL that pain, he has been the sweetest, calmest, most loving dog ever!  He never once growled, tried to bite, or seemed to be angry at us.  Even the vet was impressed with Pete's disposition.  

One last thing, due to Pete's large medical expenses, Jeff and I have been brain storming how to raise a donation for Heartland Lab Rescue.  To date, we are planning to host a spaghetti dinner charging for the meal, hoping people will pay for a homemade meal and throw in a bit extra.  All money collected will be donated to Heartland for the WONDERFUL job they are doing.  So keep your ears and eyes open as this can be your way to contribute to the cause.  Ok, enough talking, here are pictures of Pete...he's just so cute!

While Max has been SO VERY curious about Pete since they had been separate, he was not 100% sure about sharing "his" home with another dog.  As we settled in for bed, Pete and Max seemed to be friends.

Can you see the tape on his back legs?  This is to prohibit him from pulling that femur out of socket.  Poor Pete does not like it, AT ALL!  However, we have seen the benefit.

Ok, this picture might make dog trainers cringe as I am in the kennel with Pete (Max has a hard time being left out and Jeff had to remove him).  I wonder if Pete was kept outside, in a dog run or sorts as he has a really hard time with door ways (much like a dog my family had when I was a child).  So having to balance Pete's tender leg and his fear of new places I tried several ways to get him in the kennel; finally I grabbed some treats, crawled into the huge kennel and patiently eased Pete in.  

This pictures also shows his back that was shaved for his heart-worm injections.  I hear they were really long needles and even with a bum hip, he did not seem upset with the vet or his staff.  What a great dog!!!

New things

So today was B-U-S-Y!!!!!!!!!  To say the very least and full of new things.  The day started with an interview at North Care for a new position which would be solely crisis work and outreach; totally pumped about it.  While this was going on Jeff was going to a vet to get our temporary house guest Pete.  Let me take this moment to tell you about Pete (pictures later).  He is this SUPER CUTE black lab that Jeff and I rescued from the side of the highway.  We hooked up with the Heartland Lab Rescue who are helping with medical costs; which will be extensive as he must have been hit by a car that resulted in 2 hip fractures.  All his actions have been restricted, majority, meaning his back legs are taped.  He has just the greatest, calm, relaxed disposition and we are so excited for him to be in a home with children (he has been in SO much pain, never growled, nipped or anything, even the vet was SUPER impressed!).  Now, back to today...after getting Pete, Jeff joined me at the surgical consult for my gall bladder; yep, looks like it is gonna have to be taken out.  I still have another consult on Tuesday so we will see.  So after the consult, I ran home, ate and flew to my FIRST PRIVATE PRACTICE CLIENT!!!!  It's really happened, it's only taken like 6 months, but it is here!!!  

The last new thing is...OU FOOTBALL, it starts tomorrow!  Ahhhhhhhhh football season and tomorrow is OU's season opener and thanks to the Cunningham/Sanford family Jeff and I will be in the stands, yelling, cheering and watching our boys bring home a W-I-N!!!!!!   Yea for new things!  Thanks Father for new opportunities and blessings!

Who Knew??

Who knew that in the canals of your ears there are little rocks that help you keep your balance?? Well not me until I almost blacked out in the shower yesterday!!!! That's right, was SUPER tired, got really hot, dizzy, nausea, things started to go black and I sat down. It took me what felt like forever to get to my bed and I then either passed out or fell asleep. Jeff got home, was a bit worried and we called my official EMT brother who suggested going to an urgent care facility. Well that is what I did, found out all my vital signs were good. The doctor came in and made me do all these activities (ones like you see drunk individuals doing on the side of the road) then determined (as my eyes were rotating and I could not stay balanced with my eyes closed) I had Benign Postural Nystagmus (one of the rocks in my ears had gotten misplaced), gave me a prescription for Valium and told me to the Hill-Pike Maneuver. I asked him about the EXTREME tiredness and he said that was my body's way of making sure I stayed safe while my balance was off...God is AMAZING!!!! The way our bodies take care of us! So I took some medicine, laid on my back allowing my head to hang for 15 minutes, then 15 minutes on each side. Next I simply had to stay upright for 12 hours (there was not a lot of sleeping) and today, no more dizziness! So Who Knew there are rocks in my ears that help us stay balanced...Thanks God for making my body work so well and knowing so much about me.!

Doors closing...what will open?

So for those of you who do not know, Jeff has been looking for a new job.  Unfortunately his current job will not allow me to stay home when we have children (in a few years) or buy a house; so he has been searching.  In his current position he has been approached numerous times to apply for a supervisor position and recent he did.  We spent lots of time in prayer, asking for His guidance, His will, for Him to open/shut doors/windows  and that is what he did.  Again, just another great reminder that when you leave things to the Father, He knows what we need, not always what we want, but need.

In other news, I have been having some intestinal difficulties for the last 3-5 years with the last 3 months being totally unmanageable.  To date I've had 2 tests on my gall bladder with the second on resulting in some abnormalities.  I have been referred to a surgeon and personally am not ready to just have it yanked out.  So as of Friday, I am on a hunt for a really solid gastrointernologist or internists to really review all my symptoms, run a few more tests and make sure gall bladder removal is needed.  So if you know a doctor in the OKC area that fits that bill, please pass it on!  

Thanks friends!

Truck time

As I was looking through old pictures I came across this one.  The is my friend Mandy Jonhston and back in like 2005 the singles class at Memorial went to the Monster Truck Rally and there was NO WAY I EVER thought I would go but when I got roped in, Mandy and I decided to make a statement.  In this pic Mandy has stolen my hat and we are proudly displaying our Mullet T's.  The funniest comment I recall was from a HUGE group of large, overall-wearin, mullet sportin, cheap beer drinkin group of guys who yelled things like "Waaaaa hooooo, Dig me baby!  I got a Mullet!"  or "You can heart me!".  We all just laughed, exchanged high-fives and went on.  I have to say, I really had a good time and now can say, I have attended a Monster Truck Rally!

P-A-R-T-Y

So this post is a bit late but here are some pictures for my 30th "surprise" birthday party.  It was fairly relaxing and just a good time to hang out.  I think one of my favorite parts was sitting around at the end telling stories.  Then a few of us hung out even later and laughed lots (there was some funny karaoke involved).  

P.S. Thanks Gina for the message, I had forgotten all about posting :)

P.P.S Sorry for the jacked-up-ness of the comments.  I'll keep trying

This is my Gram sitting with my cousin's son Kaden...in the background is my "other father" Danny Knox.

This is my brother Robert talking with my Papa.

And below are friends like Mark, Shelley, Jeff, and Julianne.

Just chattin...

This is Terra, just chillin and Jeff's artistic abilities...

To the left is Ken, my father-in-law, Dwan, Amy, Juilanne and Tara's head.

Again, my in-laws, Ken and Barbara and next to them are the Sanford's: Michael, Megan and little Meredith.

Me and little Meredith, in her new hat...that's my cute Piddles.

These 2 are a bit out of order.  This one is post the "event" below; but here are my brothers.  Below...well it's totally understandable if you just look.  It was Philip's little birthday surprise.

AHHHHHHHHHHH

So, I have to say AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I just wanted this picture to post and look right. But NO! I have tried all kinds of things and it REFUSES to turn the correct way! Sometimes I really feel like I need to have blogging 101. I'm workin on it...I'll try to repost this at some point; maybe before Meredith is old enough to do it for me.

P.S. this is Megan (my sister-in-law, by choice) and her daughter, my niece, Meredith as they greeted me at my 30th b-day party.

Things I've NEVER done before!

For those of you who have keeping tabs, it's official, I'm 30! I turned 30 in the greater D.C. area. It was a WONDERFUL trip!!! So Jeffrey left on Saturday, 5/31/08 for Baltimore for the 2008 Odyssey of the Mind (O.M.) World Finials; I joined him that Tuesday. Jeff's long time family-by-choice/friends either joined us on the trip or live there. At some point I decided that since I have never been to D.C., never been 30 and never been traveling on my birthday that the theme of this trip would be "Things I've Never Done". Rather than tell you about things, I'll walk you through the pictures.....

This was Tuesday night; Meredith (in the stroller) was meeting LOTS of people her mother has known for years at O.M. O.M., or what I so very affectionately call nerd fest, is a competition for 'smart kids'...they "work" these verbal, word problems and get points for team work, creativity, problem solving and other things. I still do not fully "get it" but I support it. So after the kids competed from Sunday till Tuesday afternoon, the awards ceremony was Tuesday night.

The competition was held at The University of Maryland and the award ceremony was held in their HUGE field house. Erin Sloan, who is part of the family by choice, helped to announce the awards that night while I got to hang out with her GREAT kids, the Sanfords and Lu. There was TONS of kids, coaches and their parents. Jeff and his skirt wearing friends were down front doing what they do...whatever that is :)

I would like to introduce some of the family-by-choice who were a part of this trip (I will begin at 12 o'clock & go clockwise). Meet Lu (or grandmommy) along with her grandchildren, Emma, Meredith & Garrison. These kids greatly increased the laughs, smiles, and pleasure of our trip. They are some of the smartest, funniest and sweetest kids. Thanks guys!

So Jeff spends his time at O.M. wearing a skirt (kilt), hanging mostly with (from L to R) Craig, Bob, (Jeff), (a coach from Fl. that he LOVES), Amanda, and David. This group has super fun, creative, and unique activities for each group of kids. This year they saw about 844 groups of kids (now there are 7 kids on a team PLUS the coaches and parents...they were tired come Tues. night).

So Emma REALLY wanted a sword that lite up. When her Uncle Jeffrey got her one she proceeded to utilize her professional stage sword fighting lessons (no joke) to act out sword fighting scenes. This is my favorite picture from the 15 or so I took. (note security in the yellow jackets telling us it was time to leave. We were having a BLAST!!)

Wed, morning we all got up early, said good-bye to friends, packed and took the metro to the Sloan's home in Arlington.

Again, the theme was "Thanks I've Never Done" and this picture depicts me first ride on the Metro. I made Lu take this pic with me as her first Metro ride was the very one that was my first Metro ride...I thought that was cool.

For lunch we ate at Busboys and Poets, GREAT PLACE!!! Again, this kept with the "Things I'd Never Done". While you cannot see all the faces, I would like to introduce you to Jeff's family-by-choice that I now call family. Starting with the littlest one and going around the table you will see Meredith, her father Michael, Jeff, Craig, Erin, Gary, Lu, Garrison(not really seen), Emma, Megan and me.

So Wednesday, we were all SO tired there was mostly hanging out, relaxing and sleeping. Good thing as D.C. has OK. typical weather. The high winds, horrible rain and tornado seemed to shut DC down. Craig was able to get out on his flight however, due to the storms, HORRIBLE traffic Lu missed her flight. That meant 7 adults & 3 kids were going to stay in a 1200 square foot house (see pic above and take away Craig). Literally the only rooms people were sleeping in were the kitchen and bathrooms (yes it was a blessing there were 2 of them). Now this picture is funny to us as this air mattress would not stop the reverse suction and almost burned up the motor. It took 4 adults trying to remove the blower before Gary was able to use his brute strength to get it out. Way to go GARY!

This was first thing Thursday morning...MY 30th BIRTHDAY!!! This was the BESTEST croissant EVER! And who does not need a little chocolate to start year #30???? Erin, Megan, Jeff, Lu, Michael and Meredith sang to be as I blew out my candle.
Again, I have never had a birthday that included this kind of breakfast...maybe this is a nice new tradition to start.

Since Lu was still with us, we decided to head to Mt. Vernon (again, never done this). I have to be totally honest & say I was not super excited about it. However, once we got there...I LOVED IT. I now have a book about George's home & have enjoyed learning more.

So Michael & Megan are kinda history buffs. They have SEVERAL pictures in front of George's home. In fact, they were standing in that very spot 12/13 months prior to this only little Meredith was in utero. Meredith was a GREAT surprise and what we all call "the miracle"...Thanks God!!!

Meredith has been such a trooper this trip and did SO VERY well. She was mostly smiles, handled new people and places with charm. And she LOVES her toes. As I took this picture she was laughing, playing with her toes, putting them in her mouth, kicking them and loving life. She's a wonderful and I have to say, I love being an aunt!

After leaving Mt. Vernon we spent time on Ole Town...lots of character, great shoppes and people. For lunch we ate at Il Porto, little Italian place where I had this great seafood pasta. Meredith fell asleep, the adults ate, laughed (Megan and I shopped) and then Megan, Michael, Lu and Meredith had to head to the airport. Jeff & I headed to down town DC, walked around, went to the Spy Museum (SUPER COOL!) then met Jayna in China Town for dinner then on to...

THE NATIONALS GAME!!! (Never been to a major league baseball game). It was SO VERY much fun to spend my birthday with my long time friend Jayna Hooker. We talked, hung out with some of her friends, watched a great game and LAUGHED!! I am so glad Jeff was able to hang out with one of my friends (and he liked her! How could one not like Jayna?)

Friday, Jeff & I slept in then Erin took us to see some of the things she does in a typical week. For lunch we ate at this little, quaint restaurant and we had the GREATEST muscles (never eaten muscles before either! they were fabulous!!!) Jeff and I went from there to H&M, met Erin and Emma post Emma rehearsal and Jeff then got to see Garrison's school. G was SO proud to show off his Uncle Jeffrey.

On Friday morning the kids were upset as they did not get to spend time w/ me on my birthday. So to help with this Erin thought it would be nice for us to have dinner at Guapo's. This is the Mexican restaurant where the kids always go for their birthday. Jayna joined us and we again had wonderful food.

Post dinner, Jayna took me to her part of town, apartment and to hang out with her hubby. She then was a GREAT, PRECIOUS and SUPER friend as she drove me by downtown DC and all the statues, memorials and such. It was breath taking at night and totally one of the highlights.

Thanks to all for making this trip lots of fun and full of Things I'd Never Done!!!!

Ear candle time!

Many moons ago, when Tam & I lived in the ghetto, we were joined by several friends as we caved to the current trend and burned fire on our heads. Ok, really we used ear wax candles; it was the coolest and grossest thing all at once! A few weeks ago the Haydens were with the Sanfords and ear candles came up again. So...I made a stop by the local health food store, got some special candles and a few nights later we lit up. Unfortunatly it was late so Jeffrey has not experienced the wild crackling and popping however he did see all nastyness that was magicly pulled from me ear (not seen below). When he does, I'll post his pictures too.

Oh, and this is the burnt spot that now resides on our carpet. I guess using a paper plate to put out the flame was not the best choice (wink, wink)

Happy Birthday Day To Me...

For those of you who have not yet heard, I turn 30 in just a few days. Now one might think I was aware of this years ago, however it was only a few months ago that I was sitting at dinner with my youngest brother Philip (who will be 25 on June 7th) and he made some comment about me turning 30; as he kept talking I did not hear anything he said. I then made him stop and talk with me about turning 30. Since that day I seem to fluctuate, at times drastically, in my feelings about this upcoming event. I hear there are great things about being in the "30 club" however, I have to say (that although I TOTALLY ENJOY my small family of Jeff, Max and I) I get a bit sad when I recall my mother's 30th birthday (black balloons, "over the hill" cake, wheel chair and big party) there will be no children to remember my turning 30 (which maybe a good thing too:)). God and I have been talking about this topic a lot and as this 30th birthday celebration fastly approaches, I think I'm ready. Ready to be "Thirty, Flirty and Thriving".

My childhood

So years ago, well like 3 years ago when my parents were going through boxes in the attic to move to Dallas, we came across several of my old stuffed animals. While I kept some of them, I decided to take a picture to remember most of my favorite things. Since you are reading this, you must be bored or interested in my thoughts/feelings so you can either stop reading now or continue while I tell you about some of the items. Let's start at the top...Friends, meet Lots-a-lots-a-legs...I loved this pink, different colored socked caterpillar! Let's move to Raggedy Ann...I think this was one of my first "toys" as I recall a baby blanket with Raggedy Ann and Andy and maybe my room was decorated in that too? Under Ann is my fluffy pink dog...this was popular for some reason and I NEEDED one and LOVED it! Crammed to the left of the dog is a lion, not sure where it came from but it always sat on my shelf and made me smile. Next is my SOCK MONKEY!!!!!!! Made for me by my Nana, this little guy went EVERYWHERE with me as I drug him by his tail (which I think doubled in length). (little know side note, I made my first sock monkey just a few months ago for my newest little niece Meredith :)) Next is Ben, he was actually Robert's Cabbage Patch Doll, but he and my doll Karisa Karie (not pictured). In front of Ben is a hand made Kangaroo, with it's little baby safe in mamma's pouch. Now the weridish birdy, dragon thing was something I got from Kaleidoscope (this SUPER GREAT hands on craft place, Crayola I think, we use to ALWAYS get to go with Gram (in Kansas City)). And next, the Pound Puppies...Now who did not LOVE those and want them. The last 2 are things I am not sure where they came from but I remember playing with them lots!! OK, Thanks for humoring me and reading (maybe some did) about a few of my favorite stuffed animals from my childhood.

Easter

Ok, so as you can see Easter is a holiday I LOVE (as I have not posted tons, I seem to always post about Easter). Most years we go to my Nana and Papas house in Moore, eat then my dad and Papa hid eggs next the kids are turned loose to find eggs. This year my parents came to Oklahoma, Jeff and I (along with Max) picked up Gram and went to Moore. After attending church with my Nana, Papa, Aunt, Uncle, cousin and her 2 kids, most of us then headed to lunch at Nana & Papa's house (GREAT as always) then...then...my Papa and father HID EASTER EGGS. Gram brought a special egg that contained a special prize; ya'll know my competitive heart so it was on before I even got out of the door. I have to say Jeff was at a disadvantage as this was his first Easter Egg Hunt at Nana and Papa's house. This may sound cheesy but it warmed my heart to find a few eggs in the same spots they have been since I was little. I also cried as Nana opened the door and the HUGE tree we have seen grow over the last 25 years was gone (stinkin ice storm)...it's amazing to me that as I get older it's the little things I long for, miss or have a fond memory of. Ok, that's about it...enjoy the pics friends.

Nana, Daddy, Papa, Mamma...posed pics are fun!

Jeff and his two ladies...ok, well at least Gram & I

Papa hiding eggs!

Daddy hiding some eggs

Can you see the cash?? That's right, I got the special egg!

At least he is not a sore looser :)

And the hits just keep on comin'

This is to all my friends and family I have not talked to in a few weeks...yes, we are still alive although at times it has been hard to just breath.

So Jeff and I return from Texas physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted late Sunday night (3/16). All we wanted was to relax for a few days however some JERK (who KNEW his brakes were not working) hit Jeff's car while he was stopped at a light on Monday (3/17). The car was towed to our house and we began dealing with the insurance company, juggling cars, renting cars and trying to straighten things out. On Wednesday, as Jeff tried to open the garage door, the track (that raises the door) came loose, the nuts and bolts hit Jeff in the head and the track CAME OUT OF THE WALL!!!! So once we were able to get the garage fixed, get the car to the body shop, the adjuster made his finial assessment, Jeff's car is totalled! Needless to say this with a number of other "hits" has left "our cup" empty.

So yes, we are still alive, just trying to take care of us...some days that takes all we got. We will be back to ourselves in no time, resuming phone calls, dinner invites and travel plans.

One of the few positive things in all this is that Jeff and I have grown closer and stronger; not just as a couple but WOW...God is faithful. No things are not perfect or even fixed but he provides funds, support and a spirit of calmness. Thanks Father for your faithfulness!!

Ok, pictures below for those who want to join us in morning the lose of Jeff's car.

Ok, so this kid (again who KNEW his brakes did not work and put brake fluid into his car after the police left) hit Jeff so hard the frame is bent...thus equally no more car.

So this is his car, while waiting for police he gave Jeff his resume...hey, anyone want to hire the guy who hit Jeff?

I now pronounce you...

Well it's official, there is no longer a Tamra Townsley. As of yesterday she became Tamra Blankinship! From Wed night till Sunday morning I have been in San Antonio working my tail off! The wedding was short and beautiful and Tam's dress was gorgeous (pic below)!! I got to see lots of people I have not seen in a while and reconnect with others. There are great pics taken by others, I'll try to get them posted later. I have to say there were three great things about the weekend, here they are in no particular order. #1 getting to hang with the girls, meeting new people, and getting to know Mandy, Dara and Morgandi as my friends instead of them just being Tam's friends. #2, spending time with Robert, Natasha, mom and dad...I had never seen Robert and Tasha's house, Tasha and my mom cooked Sat. night and we just had really great family time (Jeff and Terra were there too). And #3, the ranch!!! Terra's next door neighbor Dustin (who is now our friend too) has a sister who lives in Brady Texas. Just outside Brady they have a "ranch" which has big game safaris. While we did not shoot anything we saw some super cool animals like Axis Deer, Scimitar Horned Oryx, Fallow Deer, Blackbuck Antelope and some other exotic goaty animal (it's pronounced "Ah-Dad"). It's just beautiful, peaceful, calm, and refreshing with a river, homey houses and good people. TOTALLY what we needed! (Thanks Dustin!!). As I type we are driving home...and I can't wait to get a full night sleep. Oh, and we are getting the dog back, I'm sure he will be excited and tired. Oh, life...always busy just different events.
(ok, I had all these arranged and cute, but then it got all jacked...so here are the pics, just plain)

This is the lovely bride

As if I would take a boring/typical pic

My new friend Mandy, up close & personal as she helps with my hair.

The entire bridal/house party...are'nt we H-O-T!!!
I LOVE this picture! My daddy, Jayna, my wonderful husband (the girls thought he was SO great!) and me.


And this is the "Ah-Dad"...I TOTALLY felt like
his eyes watched me where ever I was in the room.