June, is that you?

June, is it really you....already? I cannot believe how fast this year has flown.

My year has been completely filled with lots and lots and lots of things. So much has happened between January and May. I am waiting on one event to happen this first part of June. As soon as it does, I plan to do a post on so, so much. I wish I could have blogged more throughout the year, but there just hasn't been time; believe me!

Oh, back to the last event. What is it, you ask? Well, it's the anticipated birth of my niece and/or nephew. My brother and sister-in-law are due next week for their 1st baby. And, the most exciting part is that the gender is unknown. My family is waiting on pins and needles for this. Can you say giddy?!

I'll be back, I promise! Until then, enjoy each day.

Beyond Scary

The news reports of the tornados in Oklahoma are beyond scary. I'm praying for those affected. Will you?

It's devastating to watch the news and see/hear about all the destruction and deaths. I just can't seem to wrap my head around this tragedy.

I feel helpless.

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Hard To Comprehend

It is so, so hard for me to comprehend and put my thoughts around the tragedy in Boston. What the heck? I'm know I'm not alone in thinking this way.

My mind races between thoughts of  a) who did this? b) why would someone do this? c) was this another terrorist attack? d) and on and on and on. I just can't comprehend this. It simply doesn't make sense.

In May, my brother has plans to run his first race in Indianapolis and I'm pretty darn scared.

Prayers and peace to everyone.

Golden Birthday

Today is Olivia's Golden Birthday!

She is 14 on the 14th.

Happy Birthday to my beautiful,

creative and talented daughter.

My world became better when she was born.

 

In addition to Olivia being 14 on the 14th,

I have to tell you that I was in labor for 14 hours

before the doctor told me I needed a c-section

and she was approximately

14 days late making her arrival!

 

Yep, needless to say, 14 is a dominating

number for her this year!!

 

 

Here she was 14 years ago

Here she is today (pre-braces)

 



Bridesmaid Dresses

Hey, guess what? I've got something to blog about. Yay me!!

I wanted to blog about bridesmaid dress shopping for my step-daughter's wedding. Emily is having 7 bridesmaids and 5 of them were able to meet yesterday at the bridal shop for trying on and picking out dresses. Emily had one in mind and that was the first one the girls tried on. It was nice, but then each of the girls picked out a different style to try on. That was lots of fun to see what they picked. Turns out, Emily's first choice was not her first choice after all. Ha! Below are the two styles chosen. Olivia, being the maid of honor, will be wearing the one shoulder style. The other bridesmaids will be wearing the strapless style. I love them both! All girls are wearing her color choice of malibu.

Olivia's Maid of Honor Style

Bridesmaid Style

Color of the wedding 

(photos are courtesy of the David's Bridal website)

Today Emily is heading to the tux shop to pick out tuxes for the guys. I can't wait to hear how that went.

May 25th will be here before we know it.

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