Goin' To The Chapel...and We're Gonna Get Married....

What a huge weekend for our family! Things have been quite busy around here...

Auntie Rae-Rae got married! Welcome to the family, Uncle Brian!

At the rehearsal...

Proud Papa! (GREAT picture, Dad!)

"Ohhhh, Rae-Rae! You look beautiful!"

Thank-you so much for asking us to be a part of your wedding! We had a great time and danced until we were about to drop!



We love you and can't wait to hear all about your honeymoon...send some sunshine our way, please!!

A Hunting We Will Go...

As a Christmas present to Joe last year, I arranged a week long hunting trip with his good friend, Aaron, in Idaho.

One of the items on his "bucket list" was to successfully hunt a bear. Joe has been hunting for bear since 2006, but has been unsuccessful . . . until this year.

He admitted tonight that he thinks I know more about how to arrange a successful hunt then he does. We've already been discussing (that's the polite term for arguing) about where the bear rug may go in the house...or the garage!

Bishop Kelly Girls - Class of '93

I spent all last Saturday in Seattle with three of my closest girlfriends from high school! We had all not been together in over 10 years!

It was a FANTASTIC day spent talking, shopping, eating and reminicing! The day (and late evening) flew by and it felt like we picked up where we left off 10 years ago.

It made me realize how much their friendships mean to me....and how we will not let another 10 years go by without meeting up again! We are already planning our reunion trip for next Spring!

High School Dance - Senior Year

Happy 2nd Birthday, Emerson!

***Beware*** VERY PIC HEAVY! :-)

Dear Emerson,

Happy 2nd Birthday! We love you so much and are so lucky to have you as our third daughter!

Your sense of adventure sure keeps us on our toes...





and we thoroughly enjoy your independent spirit! Your personality creates such a nice balance with your two older sisters. We love that you are beginning to communicate more and give squeeze hugs and kisses. We can't wait to see what the future holds for you!

We sure enjoyed your spending your special day with you!

All our love,
Mama and Dada
XOXO

Elleanor's birthday card to Emerson

Elleanor and Ainsley were more than willing to help open presents...

LOVED her "singing" card from Grammy and Papa

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What does the title mean?

Joe received a Five-Star Award at work today! (AKA - Employee of the Month at the Hospital!)

A parking pass, certificate and free day of leave!

Congrats, babe! We are so proud of you! All of your hard work and effort pay off!

We love you! XOXOXO

Let the punishment fit the crime...

Tonight at dinner, Ainsley was playing with the salt and pepper shakers. I asked her to stop, and as you can see, she did not listen.


She turned the salt shaker upside down, not realizing and/or remembering that all of the salt would come out. Joe jokingly told her that she would have to clean it up by picking up the pieces of salt and putting them back in the shaker.

She believed him and tried oh so hard to do so! We could not stop laughing!

Spring Photos

I had the girls pictures taken on Saturday since Abigail is six months and Emerson will be two this week. I like to do this a couple of times a year and it always stresses me out! I want their hair to be in place and their clothes to stay clean and neat. The girls were really well behaved and had fun...below are the pictures I ordered.

I cannot figure out (for the life of me!) how to rotate the few that are sideways. They saved normal to my computer, but everytime I upload them, they rotate. If anyone has any hints, let me know...