Beautiful Wedding Day

Today was the big day for Andrew & Tami. I was a little concerned about the weather, but it was wonderful. Right before the ceremony started the clouds rolled in & it was lightly raining. There was a beautiful rainbow & I heard later there were some dolphins out dancing in the water. The ceremony was beautiful. The bride was gorgeous and the groom was handsome, like always. It was Tami's dream since she was a little girl to get married in Hawaii...today her dream became a reality.

Paul walking my Mom down the aisle
Tami & her father

It's official, they are now Mr & Mrs Bradford

Andrew, the minister & Tami

Bride & Groom with my parents

Bride & Groom with the groomsmen

Bride & Groom with Leila, the adorable flower girl

Bride & Groom with the Bridesmaids

Andrew & Paul....my brothersStephanie, Deanna, Tami, Andrew, Christine & Paul

The Girls!

The cake

It was the best day...so happy to have Tami be a part of our family. We love them!!

A new sister

This is Tami, our soon to be new sister! Today was her bridal shower. It was a total girls day {with no fun pics}...My sister Stephanie flew in for the weekend so we turned it into a spa day, a lunch day, a little shopping. A definite girl day. A definite great day!

{This is Tami and my Mom}
{My sisters, Stephanie & Deanna}{Tami and her Father}

I'm still here...

Is it bad to just flat out admit that the reason this blog has not been updated in 2 months, is because I just haven't felt like it?! Horrible, I know. I have been busy, but mainly, "Just Not In The Mood!"

So what have we been up to? Just stuff. Life is so busy. Why is that? I marvel at how my friends get it all done when they have more than one child. I know I'm completely capable, but some days I wonder what it would be like to be really overwhelmed.

We did go here a few times....our passes expire soon & we needed to get in some fun family time...

The day is finally here......

My beautiful boy...the day has finally arrived.......

Today is the first day of KINDERGARTEN!
Can you believe this sweet little guy has grown up? He was so excited to go to school this morning.
There wasn't any complaining getting up this morning! He got dressed with a smile! He ate breakfast without any coaxing! He even agreed to have his picture taken! Well, that was more of a chore, but he did it. Even Buzz got in on that action!

The sun was a little too bright....we're going to have a re-shoot, but he doesn't know that yet!

He was happy & excited for this new adventure.

Here he is sitting at his chair. We got to his room, still eager & he kind of spoke to his teacher when she introduced herself to him. He shook her hand, but didn't say too much. He found his spot & sat down with a smile.

Today wasn't a "real" day of school. It was more an introduction for him & for his parents. We were only at school until 10:30....and he was so happy that both his mom & his dad were with him the entire time.

We're looking forward to this new chapter of our lives.

He's going to do great & we're so excited to help him learn & grow this year.

Noah & Madison are the best of friends....they are in separate classes {which we requested}, they bring out the best & worst in each other! They will see each other at school, but have different classrooms.

These two kids are starting the first day of a "new life" for them. Starting it together!

I'm happy that they are starting this new adventure together!

Ohio

*** I am so behind on blogging, actually on life right now, but that's another story....we left to go to Ohio on July 8th. Scott had a trade show to attend in Columbus. My sister lives right outside of Columbus, so we invaded her home for a week. We had a great time....Noah loved playing with his cousins, I played with my sister, Scott had to "work" unfortunately...but, lame me, I have no pictures of this fun!

We left my sisters house to drive 2 hours to Scott's parents house. We made a quick stop at Wade & Gatton, a nursery that specializes in hostas. Right now their Day Lilly garden was in full bloom and beautiful. We took Noah in to the gardens and tried to get some pictures of him. We actually got some good pictures! Love that!! ***

Happy Fourth

Happy Fourth of July! We had a great time at our friends house, enjoying great food, laughs, fireworks & a lot of memories. There were 5 families there & a lot of kids....
I really wanted to see a cute smile & his really COOL red, white & blue drink. But instead, I got his smile & drink covered up.

this was the cute smile I got....love the eyes buddy!

Eatin' dinner with his "buddy" Madison

oh, wait...we want a picnic instead. So halfway thru their meal they moved & he needed a jacket. It was a little cool. We've been having some pretty strange weather this summer.

The Pechanga Casino has a pretty cool firework show every year. The balcony at the Ryan's house is a great spot to watch the show. It was pretty dang cold, but the show was worth it. They last about 20 minutes....the kids love it.

We had a great time with our friends. We're grateful to live in this country and to enjoy the freedoms we have.

The best news....

As of tonight, these two beautiful people are engaged!

Congratulations to my brother Andrew & to gorgeous Tamara!

We are so excited & happy for the two of you!!