Independence Day!

Even though the fourth was quite a long time ago, I still feel the need to record our activities. For future generations, ya know? ;-)

We always have such a fun time on the fourth! The last four years we've been invited to go over to Grandpa Earl and Nannie's home for a family BBQ, fireworks party, and the celebration of Nannie's birthday. 

This year we had story-telling with Grammie

Cousin cuteness. Annabelle sure does love her new addition to her baby dolls.

Girly pampering

Swimming with the cutest baby girl. ever.

Becoming more socially acceptable...

Yummy food and cute desserts

My sister-in-law Brittany has a beautiful and delicious cupcake business. Check her out at Blissful Bites

Birthday spotlight and singing for our dear Nannie

Fourth engaged-versary! 

Auntie lovin'

And lots and lots of fun fireworks! The Hunnybuns was petrified during the entire show but I loved the cuddle time and she eventually warmed up to the explosions. I'll pack the mini earplugs next year. It was a wonderful vacation!

Yours truly, Me

A little bit of This, A little bit of That

It has been a busy month around here! 

Loverbuns finished his first year of dental school. He's been working entirely too hard but thankfully it was showcased in his stellar grades. I have my husband back! Hats off to all you single momma's.

The wrath of our angel child's first tooth finally revealed itself on her 5 month birthday. 

And because I literally took 936 pictures, I'm thinking this post calls for a photo dump. Shall we? Here's a little piece of where we've been and what we've been up to. Enjoy!

Grandad and Grammie came to visit our little baby girl. Lots of snuggles and giggles, ping pong tournaments, and the touring of Dallas

Loverbuns getting his smarty pants on.

Galveston

Smiley lady! 

I know, I know... there are million pics of her. I just can't help it!

Grumpy lady

 Rockin and rollin

Summer splash

Competing in tennis and volleyball at Texas's dental olympic games in San Antonio (with high school buddy, Justin B.) 

Enjoying Memorial Day weekend at Nannie's lake house with the family.

A couple visits to our roots in Vidor, Tx

Yours truly, Me

Summer Photo Wrap-Up

Happy Saturday, Lovelies! I don't even know where to start. Can you believe that I haven't even posted any of our summer adventures or our efforts to dress up our new home? I have been absolutely lazy. And to be honest, it's purely because I really haven't taken the prettiest of pictures to share with y'all. However, I will give our home a walk through and snap photos of it all and post for you a tour next weekend. Secret confession; I have a major infidelity issue with my bedroom. She was the most expensive room with her soft grey walls, floor to ceiling heavy-sheen white curtains, crisp white/grey linens with a gorgeous pin-tuck duvet cover, ivory arched tufted headboard, a dresser and night stands refinished for a vintage flare by lovely amc, with a few crystal pieces to make the room sparkle. Completely drool-worthy. A special note of gratitude to amc for letting me decorate to my hearts content. I don't think I appreciate his total chill-ness in regards to having zero stubborn opinions as much as I should. Except when it comes to blatantly hogging the TV remote. But that's another story for another day.

Weekend in Galveston.

Melissa's Birthday Ball. Bringing in 40 lookin' fabulous!

So long, farewell Mr. Crosssley. His first day of teaching Reg, Pre-AP, and AP Chemistry left him nearly in tears. He felt in over his head! But in no time, he figured out his own method of discipline and rocked his socks at being a fabulous teacher without putting in any hours at home. The faculty, principle, and his students fell in love with him.

...obviously one too many girls ;-) 

4th of July at Nannies. Three years ago, amc bent down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. We were kids trying to grow into adults to prove that we are in fact two ordinary people, who are entirely blessed for finding one another, and promising to blend our futures together forever. And spending vacations with amc's supportive, kind, and crazy-fun family was spelt out in that future. Let the fireworks begin.

Weekend visit from our favs Brian and Becky. 

Famous Babe's BBQ restaurant. Dallas Aquarium.

Road trippin' through Austin, Tx.

San Antonio Temple.

First day of Dental School.

3rd Anniversary. Morning breakfast in bed. Swimsuits and water rides at Hurricane Harbor. Luxury Brazillian Restaurant. Fro-yo.

Yours truly, Me