Catching Up!

It's been a couple of weeks since I last posted anything and I feel like I am getting behind! Steve was on vacation all week and he worked like a crazy man instead of relaxing and having fun. He planted so many beautiful flowers, he pulled weeds, fixed sprinkler heads, patched a few pieces of grass, fixed our back gate with a new lock, started the process of refinishing our bench, and so much more. On Friday, we got our passport pics taken and sent the application in so we can get them back in time for our trip to Mexico. We are looking forward to this trip!!

We also had our 30 minute private dance lesson on Saturday afternoon and then had Louie and Maria over for dinner Saturday evening. We had a wonderful time visiting and getting to know them better. Steve cooked burgers on the grill and we enjoyed the fire pit for a little while, but it got cool a little too quickly for our comfort, so we came inside to enjoy the pool view. We'll have to do that again soon!!

Back to work for a new week. Hope you all have an awesome day!!

Baby Shower!!

We had so much fun yesterday... Beautiful Jamie (one of my two new step-daughters) is expecting her first baby in May. Julie (her sister), the other two grandmothers and I helped host a baby shower for her. She had several of her good friends from high school and college as well as old friends and family members to join in the fun. She received so many wonderful gifts and it was clear that this sweet baby --Jaxon Matthew-- will be sooooo loved!!

Julie had a wonderful plan for decorations and food and it all came together beautifully. Such a fun party... A fun success!!

The mom-to-be.... Jamie.

Lena (grandmother), Jamie and Joanne (the great-grandmother)

Julie's decorative creation

Fun Sprinkles cupcakes...

Diaper cake decked in the party's theme...

Welcoming baby Jaxon...

Jamie, Julie and Jen...

A.J. (Aunt Julie) and Jamie...

Cute baseball bank that was signed by all of the party guests...

Pre-party...

Table decor...

Cute favor boxes with yummy chocolates...

Jen and me...

First Glimpses of Spring!

A beautiful Bradford Pear tree across the street from my house... it's blooming and so gorgeous!!

The first daffodils started blooming a couple of days ago. The irises are coming up and the rose bushes have amazing dark red leafs budding out all over. It's shaping up to be an incredible spring!!!!

2/22/2011 - Our Wedding Day!

Jen pinned on Steve's boutonniere before the ceremony...


Our wedding program...


Making our entrance...


"Repeat after me..."


"Amazing Grace"


The kiss!


Loving every minute of this!


Signing the marriage license!


After the "I Do's"...


My dad, Jen and Jon...


Julie, Steve and Jamie...


Steve's daughters, Julie and Jamie...


The formal family pose...


Having a little fun...


A quick kiss before fajitas...


My sweet brother and sister-in-law...


Our rings in my bouquet...


Our rings and program...


Our guest "book"


Our pretty bundt cakes... White chocolate raspberry and chocolate chocolate chip. Delish!!


A bite of yummy cake...


My son-in-law, Ryan, and my niece Christen...


Steve and his good friend and hunting buddy, Louis...


A last kiss before we headed off to our hotel...


Our car was artfully decorated by my brother and son...


Jon's artwork on our "get away" car...


WE DID IT!! :)