The Train Ride

Oh, the train ride!!!! How in the world did Jeremy and I let my parents talk us into taking a 4 hour train ride with 22 seven and eight year old girls!!!!! I mean seriously, we must have been drugged before we answered that question. It would have been perfect had it stopped at Van Buren and went back to Fort Smith. I am probably making it sound worse than it was, or maybe not. (just kidding, Mom) It was very long. It is perfect for people wanting to get away for a few hours and take a nap. It is comparable to putting your toddler in the car seat and going for a ride and letting the vibration of the motor put them to sleep. I did quiet enjoy my hour and a half nap with Brooklyn. I am being such a Nancy Negative. On the Patsy Positive side--the kids seemed to really enjoy it. Baleigh "8"
Rachel "7"

Some---not all of the children!!!

Brooklyn and Harrison having some Papa time with my DAD.

Bowling with the Family

Last Saturday Jeremy and I took the girls bowling. We had a great time. Our friends Cody, Angela, and Hallie, not so much. We aren't professional bowlers, but we aren't to horribly bad. London got her first strike and Brooklyn's attentions span lasted for the entire game. Way to go girls!! You make mommy proud.The look of a real pro-bowler.

The look of a not so pro-bowler.

Isn't she lovely?

London posing for the camera pre-bowling.

CHEEZZZZZZE!!!

Simple Simon's Boom Softball Fundraiser

Last Monday our girls waited table at Simple Simon's in Greenwood to raise money for their softaball team. They did an awesome job!! Thank you, Denise, for e-mailing me the pics so I could upload them to my blog. I can't believe I forgot my camera at home!!!! It won't happen again because I have put my spare in the car!!!! Thanks again. Way to go Boom!! I love all of you girls and you did a great job.

Rhedding bussing tables
London serving drinks.

Brett and Coach Mike washing the dishes!!!

Abby, Rhedding, Caroline, and Baleigh having a great time.

Chris and Mindy's Wedding!!

This wedding was so beautiful. Chris and Mindy are so happy and beautiful together. I wish you both the very best life has to offer. Jeremy and I had such a wonderful times, thanks for letting us be a part of your special day. Everything about you guys wedding was absolutely gorgeous: the bride, the dresses, the music, the readings, the reception. I absolutely loved it. Bryan and Dusty, you two sure do know how to throw a great party. I am glad I was there to bring the house down with you. London and I are the original "dancing queens." Thanks for a fun day and night. Til next time when we marry off Kayla.....here is a little re-cap. Jeremy and Brian cracking-up over Bryan's crying like a baby speech!! Actually, Bryan, I thought it was very sweet. Hey, loving our kids so much can always bring a tear to our eyes.

Kayla, Chris' lil sister dancing with their dad.

Me, London, and Mindy having a great time.

London dancing with Jeremy.

London dancing with the Bride.

Bryan, the groom's father, and the man who loves Hawaiian shirts. We love them to Bryan.

Dusty, mother of the groom, and Jeremy's great older sister.

My husband after 3 beers and 5 Crown and cokes.(I think.) He was telling me how much he loves me. :)

The handsome groom, Chris.

The beautiful bride, Mindy.

London and Jeremy having a great time.

London and I during the crazy hat dance. She is a dancing fool. She danced with everyone in the place. What can I say she has moves like her momma!!!!

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Smith

All kids seem to love my husband.

My girls...We had front row seats for the first dances.

The Wedding party

My Perfect little family


London and her cousin Kayla.

Aren't they beautiful? I love them sooo much!!

Brooklyn and her cousin Matthew before the wedding.

London's DO!!! Way to go Rachel!!

Rachel met us at 11:15 to begin fixing London's hair for the wedding. She did a wonderful job as always. Thanks Rach!! You are the best!!

The pain of becoming beautiful...

Brooklyn patiently waiting on her "sizzy."

The Beautiful Finish!!!!

Chris and Mindy's Rehearsal

Wow!!! What a busy weekend. I am finally finding time to sit down and update my blog!!! I have been searching for the USB port that hooks from my computer to my camera for over an hour.....Needless to say I was getting very upset. Luckily, my wonderful husband came to the rescue and found it for me. Thanks, Jeremy!!!! So we started out Friday night at rehearsal for Chris and Mindy's wedding sans Brooklyn. Brooklyn went to a sleepover at Grandpa Ted's and Grandma June's. London was a Junior bridesmaid and she did a wonderful job, if I do say so myself. Everything went well and was quiet pleasant. I was the "pro" photographer Friday night!!! (Don't worry Brian, my bill won't be to expensive. I will give you a familiy discount!!!!)

Chuck E. Cheese's on Sunday...

Ok. Listen to me closely peeps. NEVER visit Chuck E. Cheese's on a Sunday afternoon!!!! We survived...barely. That place is a nightmare!!! We fulfilled our promise to go to C.E.C. and that is all I have to say about that.