Our Aweful Beautiful Life

Emmalyn's had about 4 loose teeth since Christmas time, and wanted so badly to pull them in time for Trent & Stef's wedding. Grandma begged her not to, until after the wedding, and despite Emmalyn's best wiggling...Grandma's vote won. But not long after the wedding, Emmalyn lost her first tooth. And then another. And another. And soon, that last tooth is going to come out, and all 4 front teeth will be missing/growing back in. This sweet girl was one happy 6 year old, the morning she found her tooth fairy money! At the rate she's going, the TF might need a loan to keep up with all these missing teeth!

As you kids entered school, I always knew since I was a working mom who couldn't be in the classroom as much, I wanted to be able to help out in other ways. Then came the idea for the PTO to host an event called Pancakes & Pajamas. We'd team it up with a Title 1 Reading night and a FES Student Council game night, and we'd be lucky if a hundred or so people showed up. I made a flyer for the event, which happened to fall the Thursday after the wedding. It turned out nice, and we put it up on the Facebook page, and sent one home with the kids. And then the RSVP's started rolling in. And we passed a hundred. Then two. Until we had to plan for nearly 400 people! Dually noted that the next time I sign up to help out with an event, take a helper role, and not a leader role. Planning a pancake dinner for 400 people, three days after your brother gets married wasn't exactly ideal..............but we did it. And it was fun. Special shout out to Grandpa Kent for being ...

What a year we've had -- first Uncle Jacob & Aunt Makayla, and now Uncle Trent & Aunt Stef. This, as you might assume, can be a bit confusing for a 3 year old who's the ring bearer in both events. Which aunt & uncle? Which venue? Which tux? One evening, while reviewing Uncle Trent & Aunt Stef's invitation, the confusion hit a max.... So, confusion aside -- all 5 of us were blessed to play a part in a beautiful day. Emmalyn and I got made over like princesses, the boys all looked so dapper in their tuxes and most importantly, Uncle Trent didn't stop smiling all day, and married a wonderful woman. We could not be happier for the two of you, and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day. Cheers to many, many happy years!  Rehearsal Dinner: Pre-Wedding Fun: Post Wedding Ride to Brandywine: Reception Fun: Gift Opening Party: Thank you so much for a fun day -- we loved e...