One day at a time...

Sunday, July 19, 2009

The Cake!

I loved this cake! It was so beautiful! It tasted amazing too!

Mackenzie, the Kids Host. : ) She did a great job keeping the other kids entertained. I am so proud of her. Such a big girl! This picture was from the end of the day, after everyone had gone home. I guess all the kids wore our Little Host out!

Bridget is my Maid of Honor's Mother and she was so sweet to Host my party at her BEAUTIFUL home. Thanks Bridget!

My Maid of Honor. The Host. Thanks for a great time Amber! You provided me with beautiful memories to last a lifetime.

MY CAKE!!! My Mom and sister, Mary made my cake. Decorated it and everything! It is amazing. They even hand made the veil for the little Bride! I absolutely Love it. She is so beautiful!

One of the dresses that was made for me! LOL!

Shower for the Bride to Be

Everyone had lots of FUN! We played the "Make a wedding gown for the bride out of toilet paper" game.

Left to Right: Lin (my Sister in law to be), my Mom, Ruth and Mother in law to be, Mei-Hsia.

My Niece Lucy. She is so precious.

The Bride to Be. Me.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

A walk down "Dollie" Lane

As a child I loved my Dollies!! I still have many of them tucked away for my children someday. Remember "Baby Alive," I had her. Remember the "Water baby," and the "Water dog," "Cabbage patch Kids and Baby," the baby that had "real" bones ..... I had them too. I had soooo many babies and stuffed animals. I took them everywhere with me. In their stroller, their baby backpack/carrier, in their car seat and I made sure they were tucked in at bedtime too! I hope my daughters love their dolls as much as I loved mine.

My DREAM has always been to become a Wife and Mother. I love children. I have always loved children. When I was little I would dream that a baby would be left on our doorstep and I could take care of it. (Of course, I had no idea of the true responsibility a real baby requires.) I have always wanted to be a STAY AT HOME MOM. I have held many different jobs, but my favorite jobs have always been with kids. I worked as a child care provider for several families throughout most of my life and in a daycare setting as a Toddler Teacher. Currently I am working in a Sales Position.

Next month I am getting married to the most amazing, loving, generous and hard working man, D.J.. We have decided to start "trying" to get pregnant six months to a year after we are married. (We have been together for three years.) My DREAMS are finally coming true. I can't wait to get married to the love of my life and start our beautiful family together. I can't wait to fulfill my dream of becoming a SAHM. (Well, I want to enjoy the next six months to a year of newlywedness first. Wink. Wink.)

I am blessed. I am so thankful for everything and everyone in my life.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

FAMILY

I love my family (as you may notice from the many photos I have posted of them). I love family events, get togethers, the idea of families and the TRUTH about MY family. We are NOT perfect, but we love each other unconditionally and that is PERFECT. (OK, I am done using CAPS).

I have a large immediate family... two older brothers, one younger brother and three younger sisters. I have a very large extended family. Growing up I saw my Cousins, Aunts, Uncles and Great Grandmother almost every Sunday for "Sunday Dinner" (although technically it was lunch because we ate at Noon). Some of my fondest childhood memories are of those Sunday afternoon's at my parent's house full of people. I loved the hustle and bustle... the boys running in and out, meanwhile I spent time playing "house" with my dollies, my cousin Jessica and my sister's Mary, Mandy and Stacey. My Mother would always cook her famous Mashed Potatoes and my Grandmother would help her cook the chicken. My Great Grandmother and Great Aunt would bring over lots of sweet goodies, freshly baked cookies, pies and sweet rolls. I miss those Sunday afternoons.

We have all grown up now; my youngest sister, the "baby" is 19. We don't get together every Sunday for our "Sunday Dinner's," but we still get together regularly. We set dates for family outings and get togethers. We make time for each other, both my immediate family and the extended family. We are a FAMILY and we LOVE each other. That's the TRUTH. (Sorry, I felt the caps were needed.)

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

More pics of Memorial day with the FAMILY

Daddy snatching his hat off of a barrell while he races around on Morgan. Dad is amazing with horses! He's the "Horse Whisperer."

I was riding Morgan...while Dad lead him for me. I like to ride, but Morgan still needs to be broken in some.