I've fallen short on blogging lately, mostly because I'm overwhelmed with what I want to share with you. I'd still like to round up the Financial Peace posts (since I've made it this far already), I need to share our road trip with you (I'm trying to figure out how to condense it into one post), but first I wanted to catch you up on recent events.
First, I had the pleasure of being in our friends Hannah and Adam's wedding last weekend. Hannah has been a true blessing in my life over the past several years. And it was evident from those that spoke at their rehearsal dinner that their genuine friendship and contagious joy are what have drawn each of their precious friends into their lives. You just don't meet many people like them, and together they will be even more amazing. I know God will use their beautiful hearts.
But now that I've gotten all mushy about them, let's talk about their incredibly enchanting wedding. It took place on land owned by Hannah's family that had once been used for family reunions and blue grass festivals. It was a little off the beaten path, but over the past several months friends and family have volunteered to spruce the place up, and all the work totally paid off. It was magical. A woodland fairytale wedding.
There were lights and tissue paper petals hanging from above, along with cupcake stands and centerpieces made from tree stumps (with delicious coffee cupcakes on top)!
They both wrote sweet sentiments about each member of the bridal party. They were sweet to read about ourselves, and also great to let others know who is who and their connection to the bride and groom.
The ladies all got to pick various styles of chiffon dresses in various shades of brown (or pink for the maids of honor), while the men wore their choice of a plaid button down shirt and brown vest. Color palette perfection, if you ask me.
Then came the blushing bride with a crown of baby's breath.
They exchanged beautifully written vows in front of an harbor built by friends from limbs and vines from the wedding site...
... and were pronounced husband and wife.
Then they danced the night away under enchanting lanterns and lights.
Only interrupted by group polka lessons (yes, we participated... no, I'm not good at the polka)!
Check out this wall that was constructed in front of the ceremony area - crazy cool, right?! (Also note the mason jar glass, because what rustic-type wedding is complete without Mason jars?)
And of course, a photo booth.
Wasn't that beautiful?!
Another celebration this month was little Addy's second birthday. She has been on a Curious George kick for quite a while, so Kelsey deemed it the theme for her party. Kelsey and I worked hard last night as a great team to complete this awesome cake:
All guests were asked to wear yellow for the party, and Kelsey did a great job pairing foods with the theme and relating them to items or characters in the show. And Mike's artwork made super cute signs.
The best family photo captured. That's what you get with a toddler, folks.
Uncle Mike even dressed like the Man in the Yellow Hat.
And devoured a slice of her birthday cake.
Group photo, including Skyped in grandma and grandpa from Michigan!
That about wraps up our last two weekends. Jesse and I are also back in the groove of work/school (both for him, now). My third year seems a lot less stressful and overwhelming than last year. Hopefully that will remain true.
Vacation post coming soon!
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