Sunday, June 20, 2010

A night of nights


June 19th was the day of all days and night of all nights for our sweet Meredith.  Last summer, she was asked to be a flower girl in the wedding of 2 of our family's favorite people - Jason and Sarah, (now Mr. and Mrs. Sifrit).  That's a heckuva long time to wait for something when you are a little girl!!  The day finally arrived - today.  It was a busy, fun day for all of us.  We took 2 cars, the boy's car and the girl's car.  The girl's car had to be at the country club early, the boy's had to be there later (less hair to do!).  I was happy to be in charge of getting the girls to the wedding since I have been looking forward to this event almost as much as Meredith.  Marky and Maddie got to be apart of the "getting ready" scene, and every fun thing that happened was just delicious frosting on the "we're so happy to be here" cake.  We did hair, ate lunch, put on pretty makeup, ooohed and aaahed alot, and... waited for the big moment to arrive.   Miss Meredith did her thing like a pro, very focused on the task before her.  I'm not sure she even spoke one word to the sweet little ring bearer who waited so patiently for her as she meticulously (and slowly!) dropped her flower petals.  She sprinkled them very gracefully, and walked so daintily.  You would have thought she had done this before!  Her beautiful smile accompanied her beautiful dress, (which has been hanging in her closet calling to her for a couple of months).   I was very proud to be the mama to such a sweet little flower girl.  It was hard not to let my mind wander in speculation of future walks down the aisle that we will witness - sniff, sniff.  We wrapped up the festivities by eating yummy food, dancing up a crazy storm , and sending the bride and groom off while waving sparklers.  This day was one that we won't ever forget.  So much love and happiness surrounded us.   We love you Sarah and Jason!!  You mean so much to all of us!!!















Thursday, June 17, 2010

Home

After 8 days of unpacking suitcases, opening mail, and re-stocking the fridge, we are starting to feel like life is back to normal.  I've recovered our photos, but sadly the camera said it's goodbye in Florida.   Our vacation was everything we wanted it to be and so much more.  It's great to be home now too!!!  Life is just good. 
Here are some of my favorite pictures from our trip.




























I know it was a lot of pictures!!!!
Thanks for looking!!

 


Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Big Oops!

I did the ultimate oops... I fell over in the pool...

HOLDING THE CAMERA!

I can't believe that I did this.

I was at the bottom of the slide, with the camera, waiting to catch Meredith, with my arms and with a snapshot. 
She had just shocked us with the announcement that she was going down the slide

BY HERSELF...

then she shot out of the slide like a rocket and I reached for her,
reached too far, and

splash
oops

I just can't believe that I did it.

We got the memory card out and the pictures are saved, but I'm not sure that I can say the same for the camera.  It's still catching it's breath from the dip it took. 
I feel so stupid - Just can't believe it...

****Sigh****

In other news, we have left our happy place in Naples and we are now at another happy place, Patrick's brother's house.  We are relaxing with movies, fishing, Xbox, more swimming, sleeping and being with family.  We have the rest of today and then get packed back up for our trip home tomorrow.  Our vacation has been so wonderful.  It will be hard to say goodbye. 

Lastly... tomorrow is my birthday.  My favorite day!!  Really - I'm crazy about my birthday.  Hee hee.  I get warm fuzzies when I hear the words June 9. They make me smile because I know that it's my very special day.  I have been known to sing Happy Birthday to me.  Silly, I know.  But once a year, maybe it's just okay to be silly.