Adorable cousins

These are the cutest kids!! It was scorching- melt the make-up right off your face- Mississippi sweathouse HOT! They hung it there with me-- I was the one whining!!

The 2 smallest ones are Brandon's cousins. The 2 older are their cousins =) Did you follow that? haha! They traved all the way from Snyder Texas- West Texas JUST to be photographed by yours truly... well, and to see there aunts, uncles and grandparents- haha!! I adore this family! They are as much mine as any family I've got. When Brandon married me they truly got a new niece/cousin! =) I just stay so mad at them for not living closer!!

I really wish I could have spent more time with them all-- taking pictures and visiting! But- my little guy was at camp- and I was spending the week close by! I'm such a wimp like that!

I hope you love them! You're children are gorgeous-- I am so glad I finally got to meet little David. He has amazing eyes and the happiest disposition. And Man, Jace has grown into a boy- no more baby! He is a great kid- and just adorable. The cousins were precious-- I could not have asked for better subjects!! (there are many more... )

Love you all!!

Promise of Joy:
Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Proverbs 29:17

You have this one wrapped up, guys!! you have great kids-- and I can tell it is from great parenting!! I know it gets tough at times-- but you are doing a great job! Wish I could enjoy those guys more often!!

More cheer =)

Here is another pretty cheerleader. She is just a sweet as she is pretty. I was so impressed by this group of girls- and had a great time meeting them all.
Her Mom emailed and asked me to blog these pictures for her family to order. I am happy to do so -- I am so glad you liked them- please let me know if there is anything else I can do.

Good luck this year- and have a great time!!!

Promise of Joy:
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Psalm 51:10,12

This verse just jumped out at me-- for me. I have talked about joy so much lately- it has been a recurring theme in my life lately. Thankfully, the abundance of it and not the lack there of. The older I get I seem to better understand the miracle of God's word and His WORLD. The miracle of salvation has been shown to me through our youth at church- and I am so thankful and amazed at the workings of God. He is GOOD-- ALL the time. =)

A Wedding Story

The Fairy Tale!!
This wedding was perfect in every way. Gorgeous couple, great families, beautiful service, and a happily ever after!!! =)

The pictures are not exactly in the order that I took them-- but I wanted them to sort of tell the story of her special day. There are hundreds that will not be posted-- so I will post more later!

I got very choked up on several occassions that night! It was so darned sweet!!! The song that I am playing (wonderful tonight, by eric clapton) was the song played during the father/daughter dance. It made me want to bawl!! I know-- I am showing my age- when I relate weddings more to my daughter than myself- wow!! But that was the perfect song for that dance!! You can really tell the love in BOTH of these families! They are very blessed.

I want to share with you about the tradition being followed in this wedding. This church is the oldest Catholic church in Mississippi I believe. It is beautifully ornate and very important in the lives of this family. The bride's great-grand parents, grandparents, parents and both sisters were all married in this church! That is a terrific legacy! The bride also wore a brooch on her garter that was over 100 years old from her grandmothers. It was her "old, borrowed, and blue"! I will post it later. I love family traditions!! =)

I don't know that I have ever been around a more organized, detail driven bride in all my life-- but man, her hard work really paid off!
I had a wonderful day (and night) with everyone. I have a loooong way to go on all the pics (over 1200)-- but I wanted to give a sneak-peek before I go out of town. I will post more later.

Best wishes and may God bless your sweet marriage and your many children (=
You truly deserve every happiness!

Promise of Joy:
Live happily with the woman you love through the fleeting days of life.
Ecclesiastes 9:9

That is such a great mental picture!! God is the creator of marriage- so I know He intends for it to be a source of happiness for us. I pray for you two- that you will always find joy in being with one another - and be blessed with still holding hands when you are old and gray =)