Sunday, January 27, 2013

Wedding Fun

Last weekend I had the privilege to be the personal attendant for my friend Jenny's wedding.


Background: Jenny and I met each other because our moms were both nurses at our local hospital.  Honestly...I'm not sure how old we were, but young!  Jenny and I became closer in high school and college.  When asked at her wedding how we knew each other she said, "Kayla, is the friend that got me through the darkest days of my entire life."  That is the relationship we had...we were there through good and bad...happy and hard times.  I am thankful for the many things God has taught me through Jenny! So thankful that God used me to impact her life all those years ago...thankful that, although unworthy, He still chooses to use me in her life and many others.

The wedding day fabulous...the girls had plenty of time to get ready (from my experience, this always seems to be the most stressful part...but this day...it was relaxed and fun)...pictures were outside (it was cold, but not frigid-until the carriage pictures)...it wasn't bad weather...the chapel was in a beautiful location...the Bride was STUNNING!  Pictures are worth a thousand words...so...for most I'll just post...but I'll comment on a few!  ENJOY!










Dale waiting to see her for the first time


First sight


This was Jenny's reaction when we heard the ice crack under them

This was her sigh of relief after reaching the edge of the pond





Photographer climbed tree to get a good shot




CUTIES















Her with her daddy!!!  Simply stunning









It was FREEZING COLD







 I love you, Jenny!  Thank you for letting me share in your special day!  Praying that God blesses you with a wonderful marriage that lasts forever!


Thursday, January 10, 2013

Family Fun

For Christmas our entire family went to Branson, MO for some fun!  My parents...my 4 sisters...their families...4 cousins...and 9 friends all were there.  With that many people...43 to be exact...there is bound to be sickness at this time of year...and there was.  We shared the flu...the stomach flu...and pink eye...but we had so much fun!  Below are just a few of my favorites from the week!

Thank you, Lord, for my wonderful family.