MY GIRLS

I will never be able to explain how much I love these two little girls. They are my world, they keep me grounded, keep me on my toes, and they love me!!!! I'm soo lucky!!!!!

My Baby Brother is MARRIED!!!

Saturday my baby brother got married to the Love of His Life, Amanda and this BIG sis can't be HAPPIER for them...It was the perfect day...The morning started out rough with rain, but once the morning got started the skies opened up and let the sun shine down...

The Bride wasn't as nervous as I thought she would be, but O' the groom was, well according to the guys. Once the wedding got started and everyone was waiting for the Bride to make the entrance I just could not keep my eyes off of my brother, I think he blinked about a zillion times, pulled his tux sleeves down about 1/2 dozen times, shifted his weight back and forth until his bride was right in front of him, when he stopped and just gave her the most sweetest smile, I have ever seen my brother give.  Just looking back, it makes my heart jump for joy for these two.

It was a beautiful ceremony, a great celebration with family and friends, and most of all we received more family into our lives...Not only is Amanda part of our family, but her mom and brother joined our clan...They are truly our family now and we won't give'em up:) 

Here are some pictures of the rehersal dinner and during the wedding day (I didn't take much pictures, but I will probably post more once I get more from other people):

The Bridesmaids with the Bride-to-Be:

The Groomsmen & Ushers with the Groom-to-Be

Mom and Dad with their Son:

Mom and Dad with Grant and future daughter

WEDDING DAY:

Grace and Izabelle getting their hair done...Notice Izabelle is feeding her baby

Me and My girls before the wedding:                                               The Bride & Emily adoring her

The Cakes:

The infamous Cake in the face...That's what it's all about.

One of my favorite Pictures                                              

that someone took with my camera, Jason and Emily      Amanda's Mom, Kay & Brother Mike

We are sooo unbelievable happy for Grant and Amanda and I hope they are enjoying their Honeymoon in Jamica...I love you!!!!

With Much Love...

Jess

Busy...Busy...Busy

We have been quite busy the last couple of days, hence the blog not being private yet. Grace has/had 4 softball games this week, then in before, between, after I have to get the yard work, house work, work work, and sleep somewhere in there. Crazy, I thought summer was a time to sit back and relax with a nice cold lemonade. I guess not for me, at least this week.

O' and lil Miss Izabelle will be celebrating her 3rd birthday this weekend...I can't believe she is going to be 3, where is the time going!!!

Anyway, I'm still planning on putting this blog as private so if you haven't done so and want to continue to view "A Look Into Our Lives" please leave your name and email address in the comments.

Thank you...

With Much Love

Jess

Softball

This is the first year that Grace is playing softball and so far so good. Although she really didn't like getting up early Saturday morning for her first game.

A couple of weeks ago was opening day...It had been raining, so they were not able to do anything outside, but we did enjoy a good lunch and watching each team get announced. Then the main attraction-Riding the Firetruck. Of course Grace's daddy was the driver of one of them.

Here are some of the pictures over the last couple of softball activities:

Grace and Izabelle in the firetruck Hailey and Grace getting off the fire truck

Ready to take a SWING!!!!
She is ready for whatever comes her way.

We are super excited to watch Grace play ball this year. Even though it was cold outside each time she played it is a blast watching her.

With Much Love...

Jess

Engagement Party

My brother was complaining about how the "brides" get to open presents and have a party because they were getting married and he wanted to have one too (so he can feel special), so my sister, mom, and myself put together an Engagement Party for my brother and his fiance on Saturday and it was a BLAST!!! It was mostly the wedding party that was there and some few family members but it was FUN nonetheless!!!!

We had a cookout, the guys played cornhole, alot of talking, drinks, and Grant was able to open some presents. I just realized I didn't get any pictures of our family and the wedding party but here are some pictures from the Party:

Some of the guys (L to R): Casey, Jarod (aka Farmer), Jeff, Levi, and Alex. These guys are a Hoot!!! This is going to be one FUN wedding.

Amanda's Mom, Kay and her brother Micheal (I get to walk down the aisle with him)

Micheal and his girlfriend Sammi

The cutest couple EVER...Amanda and Grant. LOVE THEM!!!

EVERYONE!!!! Opening Presents...


I can't believe next month my little brother will be getting married. I am definitely going to plug my tear ducts for that day. I am so happy, excited, anxious, joyed, and full of love for these two. Congrats!!! May your life be filled with many blessings.

With Much Love.

Jess

Day of Fishing

Sunday, we had a full day of fun. First we went to church and sunday school, then headed over to get some lunch to support Brooke L. in her mission trip. Then headed up to Matt's uncle's house for some fishing. Here are some pictures that captured our day:

Papaw showing Grace how to cast out her fishing pole.

Grace took my camera took some shots:

Here is Izabelle

Some of the fish they caught

Self portrait of herself

Izabelle and her daddy.

Izabelle watching them fish. Love her outfit, I wanted her to wear some cute capris, BUT she had another idea and put the capris back and came out with pajama bottoms on.

Daddy showing the girls his fish, he was trying to get them to hold it too. At the end of the fishing trip, Grace was brave enough to hold one.

I was talking to our neighbor, who happens to be one of my high school friends, didn't realize that we were out there that long (I think 1 1/2 hours). When I came inside this is the scene I saw.

This is the most priceless moment.

Until Next Time.

God Bless

Jess

EASTER 2010...CHRIST HAS RISEN

I heart Easter, not only for the egg hunting, candy, and the feasts, but because CHRIST HAS RISEN!!! This year the message really hit me upside the head. Talk about waking up, it was like God threw down a brick and told me to WAKE UP!!! Someone told me this parable and I will do my best to phrase it like they did (sorry if I mess this up). They asked me what I deserved, well my answer was simple "To be Happy". They came back and said "No, you deserve Hell". What??? Then explaination came, before Christ when people sinned they died for their sins, God gave us Christ so that we could be forgiven for our sins and live again. So, whatever we get is better than what we deserved (Hell), because Christ died for us, for our sins, so that we can live. So, now everytime I think about my own sins and/or sinned I see Christ being nailed to that cross over and over again. That hurts, but it makes you work alittle harder to become more Christlike, uh?? I know it does me.


Our Easter started out Saturday morning, I had to go to church to help with preparations for Sunday breakfast after sunrise. It was fun being with the rest of the group and prepare for such a wonderous celebration. We were going to go Easter egg hunting at the local resturant but they cancelled it due to the rain, but the girls didn't miss anything because they were able to do that the next day at each grandparents' house.

Sunday, Matt and I had to be at the church at 5am, to start cooking and getting everything ready. Unfortunately my alarm clock was set on CD instead of the radio, so we didn't hear it go off, but ended up that I woke up 15 minutes before 5, so Matt was able to get there on time, but I was alittle late (made it by 5:30ish, not to bad). It took longer to cook the casseroles then we expected, so I had to go home and bake the biscuits, which was fine, because I was able to help Patty get the girls up and ready for church. Thank you Patty for coming so early to be with the girls:)


After breakfast and church we headed to Memaw and Papaw's for lunch and some Egg Hunting. B (Greta and Rob's lil girl) kept saying I want to on a Egg Hunt, she is tooo cute!!! We got a few good shots of the girls' smiling and together.


After lunch we rested for a bit, then headed out to Nana and Papaw's for Supper and another Egg Hunt!!! By 7pm we were ready to go and get to bed. It didn't take no time for Iz to fall asleep in the truck. It was nice to be home and to relax from the festivities. I finally got the candy hid and Easter gifts put away.



Here are some pictures from the day:

The girls' Easter Baskets Grace not fully awake
This lil lady is always ready to go in the mornings.
1st attempt for group picture of the grandkids
Last shot. CHEESE!!!
B and Iz ready to Egg Hunt
Iz taking a break for a bite of chocolate Grace on the Hunt at Nana and Papaw's

The Grandkids

Awww!!! What a blessed day we had. Matt and I even went on a 4-wheeler ride, just the two of us. It was a beautiful day. Praise God!!!

Until Next Time

God Bless

Jess