The Most Beautiful Day.

I do realize I haven't blogged in a while. Life, family and school has kept me super busy. 
Madalyn's wedding was beautiful. Literally have never seen my sister so very happy! 

The happy couple. 

The rehearsal dinner had some great food...and some sweet babies! 

Remember the post about my brother, Tom?
We had the best time together.  He works for Bacardi.
Needless to say, he introduced me to so many new drinks.  

Barker family.  Shouldn't have worn a white bra with a black dress.
Thanks to my good friend, Allison for letting me borrow the LBD.  

Our good family friend, Diane Ornelas, decorated for the rehearsal dinner.
LOVE HER.

Ain't he adorable in this chocolate brown suit? 

The crew, tying the bows.  Katie, Kat, Nat and Heather came to Tulsa.  So glad they were there there to help celebrate the big day! 

The girls put all the bows on the chairs.  It took some time, but the chairs looked fabulous.
Watch out for the wedding planning company, SWAG, to come to a bridal event near you.  

Is she not so cute? 

It got hot during the rehearsal dinner, so Liv took off her clothes.   

Chloe was a great flower girl!  

Livvi. 

I love this picture.   

Seessstersss. 

Family time on the trolley. 

Rhett, Madalyn and Clem. 

My favorite picture of the night.

I love the new addition to our family. Clem is a welcome joy to our lives! 

We got stuck.

I forgot to add to the last post an adventure that Mimi, the girls and I faced.  We were on our way to see Pops in his office, but on our way to see him, our elevator stopped on the third floor.  
Our sweet friend, Don, who opened up the elevator doors and rescued us, took a picture of us while we were stuck between the third and fourth floors.  Thanks, Don!  Mimi and I didn't freak out...because we couldn't! Had to keep calm and carry on so the girls didn't worry.  

All dressed up and no where to go! 

Family matters

Remember that show about the two families coming together to create a "blended family" when the mom and dad marry? Oh, ya, the famous brady bunch.

That's nothing like my family.

We should actually have our own reality show (like every American out there, I think my reality show would be hilarious.) We're funny, out of control, we cook some yummy grub and I've found out we only breed toe headed children. Madalyn and I have yet to do the whole kid thing (which is good. considering I need my entire 9 hours of sleep), but I think our kids will be the same way- blonde blue eyed. 

Mimi and Pops got married 14 years ago next August and we all love getting together. Anywho..we get together and have a fabulous time, especially with all the kids. I went to Texas this weekend for some much needed family time.

I cried getting on the plane going home...these kids grow up so fast. This is not a shocker. I cry over a youtube video. Madalyn has known I am an ugly crier when she picked me for MOH. I have been warning her for the last 22 years that I will be a mess at her wedding...

Onto not so sad things (but super exciting) as my sister moving into her own house, her own family, and....okay, I'm done.

Pops love his girls. 

For some reason, we thought they would all sit and take a picture.

Chloe loves hangin' with the Ryder man

Can't you just hear them laughing? 

Ya...that hair has no chance.   

This child eats corn straight off the cob. 

No, this isn't me. Transformer Chloe. 

Months gone by...

This last month has been crazy! School started, Uncorking for the Cure, went to Arizona, my computer crashed, bought a new computer, first round of exams. Nothing too exciting, but making this first big girl purchase, buying a new laptop, by myself was a little intimidating.  

However, Arizona was a blast with the family.  Madalyn and I flew in on Thursday night and met the rest of the gang at dinner.  The next few days were  full of floating the lazy river, relaxing, playing with the girls, and eating some delicious dinners.  

Chloe doing pilates with me. This is the "cat" pose. She was really into it.  

Pops thought of a new game..."How long can the ice cube stay on your head?" 

"This ice cube game is getting old, Pops. Plus, it's melting in this Arizona heat!" 

Mimi and Olivia.  Liv is such a lover.  

She loved the water.

This family is so stylish and colorful. We look like an Easter basket.  

Madalyn showed little C this youtube video with a talking dog at dinner.  She couldn't stop laughing! 

One of the best pictures of O.  Blue eyes! 

Chowing down poolside! 

Pops got little C and big C both dirty worm treats!

 

First shower for Madalyn's wedding is this weekend! Let the festivities begin! 

Meeting baby D!

Friday I attended the Arkansas Broadcasters Association banquet in Little Rock. I received the ABA scholarship for the coming school year so I was very excited to show my appreciation.

Saturday morning mom and I got
to have breakfast with Lisa B and her sweet baby, Dawson at the Rivermarket. Here are some of
the precious pictures from the
morning.