Dodging the weather on a wedding day!

Boy, did we luck out! The skies were threatening and it was overcast and rumbling, but I don't think we actually got rained on during Olivia and Cristian's beautiful wedding day.

Olivia has excellent taste in flowers (I always critique the flowers since I work for Backyard Garden Florist).The reception was at the Hotel Syracuse and it was my first time there... wow! The ballroom was just gorgeous with white linens and white chairs (my favorite!). Olivia obviously spent a lot of time with details - gorgeous table numbers, florals, favors, and the cake was so beautiful!
I don't think Olivia stopped smiling the entire evening. Dancing with Dad and dancing with her new husband!!!!

Congrats!

new bed

Addie has been sleeping in a big girl bed for some time now. However, we finally purchased a "bed" for her and it is so darn cute in her room! She loves it! Next, Jack's room. He will use Addie's crib headboard, which fits his room perfectly (cherry color). He has a firetruck quilt that we need to use!!! Stay tuned.

she is the queen

I've been trying to organize and clean up my files of personal pictures and I ran across this one from a few weeks ago. Which do you like, the color or b&w?
She is the queen -- messy hair and all! I love, love this smile/expression on her face... even if she looks old and is growing way too fast.

Maybe more in a bit...

A gorgeous day

All I have to say is that today was the.most.beautiful.day.

Amazing!

Too cute for this little two year old!

Mr B had his mama and me running all over Green Lakes today! What a cutie he is!
What more could I ask for --- green Crocs, barefeet, a big budda belly and ALL BOYness - water, rocks, sticks.
He is also a kid who knows what he wants... here he is directing us to the playground! I think his mother's words were, "he knows the lay of the land" at Green Lakes - we couldn't fool him into anymore pictures!!

Thanks for a fun session!!!

She's baaaack!

Dada and Addie (and Ruby) took a nice little trip to DC over the 4th of July weekend. They had a ball visiting Quinn, Christi, Avery and Poppy --- Addie was excited about getting to feed and help bathe Avery. They walked to the zoo, saw hippos, elephants and the like. They grilled out on the roof and saw the fireworks in DC. Lots of fun!

Now, SHE'S BAAAAAAACK!And Jack is very happy to have his loud, fun and playful sister home!

Happy July 4th

Lots of pictures to post today.... and lots going on here!

Nene was here last week. We had fun visiting and playing with her. Thanks for coming Nene!!


Dada and Addie are in DC this weekend to celebrate the 4th with Quinn and Christi (and Avery, AND Poppy!). Although we miss them, it is a nice little break. The difference in the kids' personalities is so evident when you're just dealing with one of them. Jack is pretty mellow (even if he NEVER stops talking!) -- played almost the whole day outside - TV was turned on for 1/2 hour and that was it -- goes with the flow, doesn't challenge what I say (usually)....it's been fun.

And now for some red, white and Jack pictures!!

rain and sun for a wedding day

Another wedding this weekend!

Anne and Kurt had a lovely backyard wedding, full of children, family and friends and weather surprises!

Just a few...A pair of these pots welcomed guests to the ceremony tent -- love this combination and container! Happy Wedding Day and best wishes!

random

just a couple more pictures from Poppy's visit last week.He did a good job on Jack's haircut! Handsome little 3 year old!

Long awaited 3 year old birthday pictures

Finally posting some pictures from Jack's birthday last Tuesday!! Poppy was here for a visit this week, so we have been busy!

The firetruck cake from Wegmans. I must say I was a bit disappointed in it- it was rather dull and not as colorful as I thought it was going to be. Oh well... it was yummy.


I love what Jack does when he is in the spotlight... we were singing Happy Birthday to him. Cute little expression.

Three candles!

And a proud new three year old!

Went to a fun party in Skaneateles for Dada's work. Addie had lots of fun!!


Jack FINALLY got a haircut! Poppy last cut his hair at Easter when we were in Charlotte... I would say he was a bit overdue!


More to come!

A wedding

Another wedding this week with Genevieve.

You know how I love feet, so it is only appropriate that I would post a picture of the bride and groom's stylish shoes (with some added texture to the image - not sure I like it or not, but I love the image). Love, love the bride's tea length dress. Very cute!


Here she is waiting to exit the limo to greet her groom at church:

Awesome mural across the street from the church. The bridal party had a lot of fun posing here.

Jack is three

look familiar??!!!!
Jack was so tired on his third birthday that he fell fast asleep... on the floor! I thought the picture looked remarkably like the one I snapped in the hospital when he was just a day old! More pictures from his birthday are coming soon!

Flower

I am very excited! For those of you that don't know, I also work part time at Backyard Garden Florist. We just designed a brand new website and it is GORGEOUS - check it out: www.thebackyardgarden.com

I did most of the photography for it and I am responsible for maintaining the site. Let me know if you have any comments/critique of it. There are a few things that I still have to add and such, but for the most part it is finished! I love it!

Stay tuned for pictures from Jack's Happy 3rd Birthday yesterday!!!!!! Whooo HOOO!!!

AHHHHHH...

Temps have cooled off a bit and today was a spectacular day. The kids and I worked in the yard... got an area finished that I have been wanting to do. I ripped out some weeds and aster and such and planted our zinnia and sunflower seeds. I have high expectations for a full and lush cutting garden! In the fall I will fill part of the area with peonies that aren't doing well in other areas of the yard. If the cutting garden does well, then it will be a spot that I continue to use for some of our favorite annuals. Yipee~
Ok... very tired. more later!

sweet new baby

There are not many cuter things in life than a newborn baby...big sister gives her new brother a run for his money in the cuteness department!

I love how the little guy took the liberty of peeing on Dada!
Don't you just love newborns!!!!

hot

very hot.
but I'm not complaining (yet).

84

84 is the number on my thermostat right now, at 10pm...
We wait and wait and wait all winter for this.... so I can't complain, right???
I'm not complaining (yet).

It was graduation day for a certain little girl!!!!! So cute!
All smiles, receiving the all-important paperwork that says she was an outstanding student!


With BEST friend Payton.

Jack wants to celebrate, too...

I would type more, but I have broken a sweat in the last minute with the exertion of typing...
It is going to be 90+ tomorrow....

random

going through files and trying to organize my computer. found this cute little guy!

a favorite

love this flower! Nature is so awesome... hard to believe that year after year these blooms continue to please. i can't quite snap a picture that does it justice, but i will keep trying. come and visit and see the peony show for yourself!

a wedding

I had the pleasure of assisting Genevieve with the first of eight weddings we're doing together this season.
A very classic and handsome groom:

The weather was very funny... downpours, then sunshine, then a mix... then another downpour later in the day during the reception. The weather cooperated after the ceremony, though:

Congrats to Nick and Esther!