Sunday, March 29, 2009

Wedding Weekend

Well, it’s official…my little brother is now a married man!  Congratulations, Jimmy and Lesa!!

Saturday afternoon was the main event.  Then, came the dinner and the dance and today was the gift opening.  Fun, fun, fun!

Jason looked handsome in his tuxedo (he was the best man) and little Emma was a beautiful little flower girl!  She walked down the aisle with my nieces and the ring bearer without any hesitation (we weren’t sure if she would really do that or not) and she sat quietly while playing with the rose petals in her basket during the service.  She was the PERFECT little flower girl!!  We were so proud of her!

TONS and tons of pics!!  Enjoy…

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I put Emma in her highchair and I supplied her with Little People and one of her favorite shows and I was able to pop in a few rollers.

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I LOVE this photo!  This is a classic Emma smile!  I love mirror reflection photos, don’t you?  : )  When we arrived at the church, we checked out the room that was set aside for the ladies to get dressed and ready for the wedding.  Emma loved checking herself out in the full length mirror.  : )

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Emma in her pwetty dwess.  ; )

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SO BEAUTIFUL!!

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The flower girls:  My nieces Grace and Isabel and little Emma.  : )

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My beautiful nieces!

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Another reflection photo…isn’t the back of this dress adorable?

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One more reflection photo…LOVE IT!

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My niece Grace drew this sweet little drawing on the white board in the women’s dressing area.  I thought that it was so sweet!

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All of the ladies.  : )  It was difficult to get Emma to smile a sweet smile for the camera.  The photographer was able to get a few rascally smiles like this one.  : )

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During the photo session, Emma started to get very sleepy!

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My sister and her family.

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Looks like a wonderful Christmas card pic, don’t you think?

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Jimmy and Lesa…the happy couple!

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The reception was a lot of fun, the dinner was tasty and the cake (3 flavors) was delish!

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Kisses from Mommy.  : )  Shortly after dinner, Emma fell asleep.  She had had a very long day.  I felt bad for her because all day, she kept talking about the “dance party” and by the time we were all ready to kick up our heels, Emma was ready to crash!

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The happy couple dancing their very first dance as a married couple.  Don’t they look SO HAPPY???

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After Emma took a little snooze, she was able to dance just a little bit.  : )

As I close this post, I will use a few of the words from Jason’s toast…

Jimmy and Lesa…

“As you set out on your new life together may the Lord bless and enrich your lives with the love you have for each other and the love He has for you both.”

and…from me…

May the Lord bless and keep you both and may you experience true joy as you walk in the path that He (Jesus) has set before you.

God  bless,

Tera

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Goin’ to the Chapel

…’cause my brother’s gettin’ maaaaarried!!

Pics of my brother Jimmy and his fiance Lesa’s wedding can be found here early next week.  Emma is going to look beautiful in her flower girl dress!

God bless, Tera

Monday, March 16, 2009

Miscellaneous Fun Pics

I have a few pics to post from the past month or so…but first, a shout out…to a fellow Minnesota Mama-preneur (Uh oh…did I just make up a new word?)…

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Lynda is the creative lady behind Sox that Rock.

My favorite Sox that Rock socks:

*  Polka dot ruffles (all colors)

* Chocolate covered cherries

*  White eyelets

*  Watermelon buttons (SO CUTE)

 

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Lynda sent Emma Grace a really adorable pair of socks just like this. I love that they match so many different outfits.

AND

She sent a matching pink and white hairbow. So cute!  Thanks, Lynda!

 

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We love Toddler Tuesdays at the Mall of America.  Every week on Tuesday, there is something fun for toddlers and it’s FREE.  And, there is a discount on the tickets for rides in the park.  AND, kids eat for free in several of the restaurants.  It’s great fun!

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Emma loves to ride the carousel!!  She either chooses the pig or the white horse.

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LOVES the carousel!!

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Another sight from the mall…  Now, don’t get me wrong, I am a true child of the 80’s and I am all for giving a nod to blasts from the past…however, I am just not sure that I will be sporting the earrings with the matching colored plastic pearls…ever. again.  My eyes just about popped out when I saw these!  : D  Are they really back?

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This photo is currently Jason’s desktop.  I LOVE the JOY on Emma’s face in this photo.  She is such a fun, spirited little lady.  I am so grateful for the gift of Emma.

I am enjoying the fresh air streaming though my windows today.  I am VERY excited for spring.  Are you?  : )

God bless,

Tera

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Happy Sunday

We’re feeling a bit better around here!!  So, so, soooooo glad for that!!!!!!!!!

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God bless,

Tera