The One Where My Sister Gets Married

We have had whirlwind of a week! My baby sister got married this weekend!  I am so proud of John and Reagan.  The way they honor God and each other is obvious.  I love you two and am so glad to have John as a brother.  

We started the festivities with a bridal brunch thrown by Dona Richardson at the country club.  It was beautiful! Everything was decorated perfectly and we had a great time visiting. 

I love these girls.  They are so good to my sister!  I had so much fun hanging out with them this weekend.  

Lindsey and little Luke made an appearance and I'm pretty sure he stole the show! 

Then the decorating started. 

 I really tried to help, but I mostly just moved from room to room starting at stuff!

Aunt DeAnn worked her magic with all of the chalkboards.  They looked incredible!

Then we rehearsed. 

And apparently Brynn was doing something completely unacceptable. Ha!

Wedding Day! 

First stop: Hair. 

Then lunch at Grams and Pops where Brynn put on a show and tried to sneak up on Griffin's food. 

Wedding Time!

High fives! Again, I love these girls! They helped us chase and entertain Brynn all day. 

She might have been impressed with herself.   

:)

Something about a Daddy. 

Brynn did SO well at the wedding! At rehearsal she basically RAN down the isle, the night of the wedding she was a little slow and I wasn't sure she would make it.  But she walked right to Jonathan, yelled "AMEN!" really loud twice and then was quickly escorted to the nursery to play until it was over.  We ran this girl ragged all weekend and I am so happy with how she handled it. 

She steals my heart every day. 

"Sorry, Momma.  My flowers are better than your face."

Mackenzie also helped keep Brynn entertained by giving her some dancing music. It makes my heart happy when her and Carter come home!

More of Aunt DeAnn and Mrs. Lisa's incredible work. Together with Reagan and Momma, they pulled of one pretty gorgeous wedding. 

I love you sister.  You looked so beautiful, but that's no surprise.

Married!

Now these ladies worked HARD and kept everyone's plates full!

By this point Brynn was OVER it.  She snuck in some snuggles before Daddy brought her home to bed. 

Griffin??

I swiped these pics from John's sister.  Brynn's shoe kept falling off. So here's hoping we actually got a picture of the Garner's being still and smiling!

I love this family of mine! We missed all of you that couldn't be there!

It was a perfect day.  Jeremy shared some inspired words. And John made all of us girls cry by the way he looked at Reagan.  I love you both and am SO jealous that you are headed to DISNEY! May you continue to grow your relationship in God and the Word. I am so glad I get to witness His works in you. 

The One With Brynns Second Halloween

Brynn's second Halloween is in the books & it was a great one!! I had originally planned on dressing her as a ghost & teaching her to say, "BOO!" But with affinity for Minnie Mouse I just couldn't pass it up!

Because Timehop. 

On Thursday she dressed up for the Costume Parade at school.  I got to sneak away for a minute and watch. Brynn pretty much held on to Mrs. Stephanie for dear life, held up her hand in a real awkward wave, had the most serious expression, & was still just ADORABLE.

  

Brynn's new favorite activity is playing with magnets.  I have had the hardest time finding some that don't have "swallow-able" pieces.  But, I think my awesome teacher friends have pointed me in the direction of some good ones. 

 

We got ready & waited for cousin Mackenzie and Aunt DeAnn to come visit! We have missed that Mack since she's moved to CO. 

My DadDad gave Brynn this State Farm teddy bear.  She has recently started to drag it around all over the house.  I know these pics are blurry, but I think she looks so grown up!

Mackenzie came bearing the most stylish & ADORABLE outfits.  I'm sure you will see one on her this Sunday (and you will just DIE.)

Ready for Trunk or Treat at church!

Look at those TEETH! I rarely get a look into her mouth.  Today I noticed that she has some molars coming in.  (No wonder she's been waking up & not sleeping well at night.)

I went all out on our trunk decorations.  

It's not Halloween without Frankie the Frankenstein! 

I still have the helium tank I used for Brynn's party.  I've been trying to use it up but that sucker has lasted FOR.EVER. (Please read in your best Sandlot voice.) 

So if you need a helium tank, I got ya!

B & her Pops. 

Some kind soul dressed as Olaf.  Brynn has never seen Frozen, but by the way she responded to this guy I'm afraid he might replace Minnie! 

Mom took her walking around.  I took this picture right as she fell.  Oops! #DontEatTheStreet

Brynn & Elizabeth got to spend another Halloween together.  Last year Elizabeth was Minnie Mouse & Brynn was a pumpkin.  This year they just switched! Ellen, we should dress them as a duo next year!

So...maybe she comes by her grump face honestly.  

I let her have a sucker & she went to town! We took it out of her mouth when it was almost gone & the screaming started. 

Speaking of...she has picked up this high-pitched-bust-your-ear-drum-scream since school started.  That is my BIGGEST pet peeve...when kids scream like that.  We are trying so hard to teach her not to, but nothing is working.  She'll eventually learn...right?? 

We are beyond thankful to be a part of South Plains.  We have met & built some very special friendships.  I pray that they continue to grow. 

Happy Halloween!!