recap of our night

Sunday, I married the love of my life, and my absolute BEST friend. Months of planning, stress, and hard work came together, and it was a blast! There were a few things that really stuck in my memory, but all together, the whole night really was everything I could have asked for. 

Logan did amazing as the "ring bearer," although he didn't really carry the rings, or the carrier I put together for him. I'm just so ecstatic that he actually ran down the aisle, and he did so with the biggest smile on his face. He also had a part in the ceremony where he got to come stand with me and Mike, and naturally, he couldn't do so without some goldfish. I think my favorite part of the whole night is when he decided to feed both me and Mike a goldfish in the middle of the ceremony.. I will always, always remember that moment, and how happy I was that he was there to share and put his own little touch on our day. It was like the goldfish was his gift to us, and I wouldn't have had him do anything differently. 

I'm so blessed that I had the 3 best bridesmaids ever, and they were so good at helping me with every little thing I needed, and keeping me calm. We had such a blast together, running around fixing flowers, putting last minute things together, and over all just hanging out. I love those 3 girls more than they will ever know. I'm also so happy that Mike got to spend time with his brothers and that he had a good, relaxing weekend too. It was much needed, and I don't think he would've picked anyone else to have spent it with. 

The food was awesome, the wedding cake was perfect, and the surprise groom cake that I got for Mike was a hit. There were plenty of tears, and laughter.. and definitely a lot of emotions. 

I can't stress enough how much I appreciated the photographers and assistants who happen to be some very close family friends. They did awesome, and I will never be able to repay them for capturing this once in a lifetime event. I want to say how much I loved having my mom, and step-dad there for me, I love them both so so much, and it means so much that they supported me and Mike. 

Mostly I need to express my thanks for my mother-in-law who was there whenever I needed her and always answered any questions, and offered so much help. She was awesome, and I'm so glad we have a great relationship!

I'll be posting new pictures from the night here and there, as I get them.. There are a ton! 

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT CAME AND SHARED THE NIGHT WITH US, WE REALLY ENJOYED SEEING EVERYONE AND HOPE THAT IT WAS AS MUCH FUN FOR Y'ALL AS IT WAS FOR US. 

momma's day!

I feel like I've just left my blog hanging, but between working, wedding planning, and spending time with my family, I've been way to busy to post.. But man, oh man, I have a lot to share. I'll just start with my mother's day.

I seriously couldn't have asked for more.. I got to sleep in, eat some good food, run around wild with my baby boy, and spend time with my soon-to-be husband. It was fun, and relaxing, and just what I wanted. My only wish is that there was more time in the day to spend with them, because I seriously can't get enough. 

Logan is saying so many new words now, including "cheeeeeese" as you can see ^. 

We also went by the mall today, where Mike got me this gorgeous ring! I'm so blessed to have him. 

dear baby, 

I just want to say thank you. I could not imagine my life without you.. Your laugh, your smile, your goofy attitude, and most of all your sweet hugs, kisses, and cuddles, make being a mommy the greatest thing. I love you so very much! 

-mommy

sibling day!

since today is national sibling day, I figured what better way to acknowledge it then to look at some old pictures! I know I don't tell my brothers and sister that I love them often enough, and I should probably get in a better habit of doing it.. but they should know that they can always let me know if they need anything at all, and I'd be there, no questions asked.... ok, maybe a few questions, and possibly some teasing, but that's what big sisters are for!

(chris)

(chris)

(tyler)

One day, I'll get a picture with my sister, but until then, these are a few of my favorites, and yes, they are pictures of pictures (hope that makes sense). 

Gosh, I was a cute kid... hahah just kidding!  

P.S. Logan seriously looks just like my brother Tyler.. I wish I had a better picture to compare, but I hope I am not the only one who see's the resemblance. 

easter part 1

Sorry I have been missing the past week.. my son has been the crankiest kid on earth, and I have yet to figure out why. I hope it ends soon though, I am exhausted! 

Anyways, our Easter was awesome! The only thing that I wish we had made it to was church.. but there was no way I could have been up and ready for the early service. I figured watching it online would have to work. Besides Logan's constant fussing, the day was pretty good for us. 

(there's proof that Logan was fussy^)

Logan missed doing the Easter egg hunt due to napping, but I enjoyed watching the other kids run around, hunting all the eggs, and I know Mike had fun hiding the eggs, although I'm sure he would have preferred to hide them harder. After, the kids decided to dip their feet in the pool, which we should have realized that they were going to end up all the way end. All I can say is that those kids are BRAVE! The water was freezing.

Thank you to my amazing friends for being so thoughtful, and saving eggs so that we could let him do and egg search after his nap. He was determined to open every single egg before they went in the basket, so it took us awhile. Probably a good thing he didn't hunt with the kids, he would have ended up with like 2 eggs. 

 (I'm pretty sure we all felt like this at the end of the day^)

I am so blessed, and I kept in mind all day the true reason we celebrated. I hope everyone else did too.

"Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him."
Mark 16:6

valentines night

I told Mike that I didn't want to go out, so instead, we played, laughed, ate like little piggy's and just enjoyed each others company. I love my boys!

valentines day date

I've been meaning to take Logan to the Kemah Boardwalk so we could sit and have some ice cream together, and today just seemed like the perfect day. He chowed down on that mint chocolate chip! I'm so proud, he did a pretty good job feeding himself.

We walked all around the boardwalk, and he pointed out all the birds, and boats. Shockingly, he held my hand for a portion of the walk, which is rare for him.

 We had a nice "conversation" with a seagull.. He was a loud bird, and it sounded like he was laughing at us.

Lastly, we took a ride on the choo-choo train. When we walked up to the boardwalk, a woman offered us free tickets.. It was a really nice valentines surprise. 

Logan was pretty well behaved, which is becoming a miracle these days. He mostly throws fits about everything, but only when dada isn't with us. He was also very talkative today.. he said "baakie (which is cookie) please" , "bath", and "pa" for grandpa. He also attempted to say "bird" at the boardwalk, but couldn't quite get it out. Either way, I'm happy.. The kid barely says words, so when he does, I'm super excited! 

He got a new sippy cup that looks like a dinosaur, which was a hit, he gave dada a card the he signed (with mama's help of course), and gave lots of kisses to everyone. 

Me and my little valentine had a great day together.