Happy 20th Wedding Anniversary, Kelly and Eric!

My sister is my best friend. I love her so much. We are sisters, though 13 years apart in age, that doesn't stop us from being close! I have been so blessed to know Eric, my brother-in-law, for about 25 years or more. The day they got married was one of the best memories! I was nine years old and so excited to be a junior bridesmaid.

On December 31, 1994, Kelly and Eric said, "I Do." From the hunter green taffeta bridesmaids dresses, the gorgeous white poinsettias, the old world babysbreath accents, everything was perfect!

So wonderful!

Still laughing, even twenty years later!

The journey continues!

They now have two teenagers, Logan and Lauren, who are the best ever!

We all love you, Kelly and Eric! Celebrate big!

Happy 20 years!

Love,

Meredith

Here is the bible verse that was read at your wedding and on your wedding program. Such a wonderful verse!

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

I Cross My Heart: Todd and Dana's Wedding

Saturday, October 18th was a very special day. Todd and Dana said, "I Do." Russell and Todd are best friends and have known each other for so long. He was so honored to be in Todd's wedding.

Jackson was so excited to attend his very 1st wedding! He was so happy during the ceremony that he was squealing! :)

The wedding party rode on a tractor and trailer.

Russell took this picture of Todd before the wedding. He was so excited!

This was such a neat idea. The rings were attached to this piece of wood. So cool.

Father of the Groom. We love Bo!

A rose in memory of Todd's mom, JoAnn. She was definitely looking down on him during this special day.

Dana right after the wedding! So pretty!

Love this picture of such a happy couple.

Beautiful rings on the bouquet.

Kylie is so sweet!

Family pic! It was such a perfect day for an outdoor wedding!

Wrangler shirt and of course the boutonniere. Yes, that's fresh flowers in a shotgun shell. :) That's so Todd! It was right up his alley.

It was SO great to see Tara and her sweet girl, Dixie!

Russell and Tara have known each other since grade school and we went to college together. Love this of us with our babies.

Sisters! Jackie, Phyllis, and Connie. Jackie was such a huge help for the bride and groom. She did a lot of behind the scenes things. :)

Mama helped so much with Jackson.

Jackson's serious face cracks me up. I think I have figured out that when he is around a lot of people, he just observes...a lot! :)

Just a random picture of the bouquet on a tractor.

Some of the wedding party.

Cake! I love the sign above the table. Dana did a great job!

So exciting!

Jackie and Ricky with sweet J.

Tara and Dixie. Little Dixie loved the votive candles!

Friends!

Love this picture!

I took Jackson home a little early, and Russell stayed a bit longer.

Look at that bonfire! We are so happy for Dana and Todd. I have known Todd for as long as I have known Russell-almost ten years! We are so glad Todd found Dana!

But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love, for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 59:16

Special Dinner Guests

This summer has been great so far. My cousin, Parke got married on May 25th in Georgia. We did not get to go to the wedding and we really wanted to see them soon after. We are so glad they live in NWA, so we had them for dinner on Thursday night.

Parke and Anna are the cutest and sweetest couple. They were happy to meet our sweet Jackson.

Aww!

Anna, Parke, and my aunt Molly. So sweet!

My mom, sister and lots of family members did attend the wedding, so Kelly sent me a few pictures from the wedding. I love this one for sure!

Russell and I are so happy for them and wish them the very best. It was great to catch up!

Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

Mary Catherine's Wedding

I am finally updating the blog today and so glad to share about my cousin, Mary Catherine's wedding! She got married on February 22nd. We got to stay with my sister, Kelly, and brother-in-law, Eric, so that was also fun and so good to get to catch up with them.

Kelly put together this adorable basket for us. She even added a Peter Rabbit coloring book for Baby Jackson to use once he is older. :) Too fun. That's what I call "little happies." So sweet.

And look at these pretty pink tulips!

Russell and I attended the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner for the wedding. I was just so tickled to catch up with my cousin, Jennifer. It had been too long! The dinner was yummy and decorations were really pretty too.

Saturday afternoon, Russell, Kelly and I went to Pickles and Ice Cream, a baby boutique, to pick out an upholstered glider for Jackson's room. We enjoyed testing the chairs out and browsing around the store, too.

The wedding was Saturday evening. I helped with the guest book and also read a few scripture verses. It was so great to see family and friends.

Here are the love birds! John Michael and Mary Catherine are just so sweet together. I wish I had gotten more pictures of them together.

Russell took this right before the big wedding. Ann Marie, Jennifer, Mary Catherine, Betsy and Bill. Too sweet!

Daughter and Daddy dancing. My uncle, Bill was such a proud father of the bride. :)

The wedding cake!

Me and the beautiful bride!

Eric, Kelly and Lauren at the reception

Deena and Mama catching up.

Russell and I. I just love him!

Lauren and Logan. Love this picture.

Me, my cousin, Brooke, Mary Catherine, and Emily! We loved helping out at the wedding. Mary Catherine is so special to me and it was a pleasure to be a part of it.

I have found the one my heart loves. Song of Solomon 3:4

Ann Marie's Christmas Wedding:..Lovely Weather for a Sleigh Ride Together!

Oh my goodness ya'll--get ready for picture overload!

Ann Marie and Lance's wedding was absolutely beautiful. Everything went perfectly! Here they are at the wedding rehearsal dinner. I know they were ready to get married!
The dinner was really pretty. Every table had poinsettias as the centerpiece. Poinsettias are so pretty, aren't they?

Mary Catherine and Jennifer are 2 very proud sisters of the bride. Mary Catherine was the maid of honor and Jennifer was the matron of honor.

You can't go wrong with magnolia leaves!

Ann Marie-what a gorgeous bride!

Lance and Ann Marie took their pictures early on the wedding day and had a specific time to meet in the sanctuary. But Bill and Betsy got a sneak peek! HA!

Look at the decorations!

Jennifer and Matt have been married for a year and a half. What a good picture of them!

See Jennifer's muff? All the bridesmaids carried muffs. Perfect for a Winter wedding!

The Bride and Groom with the flower girl and ring bearer. Such a cute picture!

Ann Marie shows off her ring and beautiful bouquet of amaryllis and red roses!

Look at this sweet flower girl, Hannah!

I thought she looked like a little snow angel!

This was minutes before Ann Marie walked down the aisle.

The exchanging of rings

The new Mr. and Mrs. Lance Stuart!

They walked out to Amy Grant's 1983 version of "Sleigh Ride" which was very cute and appropriate for the time of year! :)

Lance's Groom cake

Pretty wedding cake

Another picture of the bride and me

I love my sister and niece!

Logan and Lauren are the BEST nephew and niece! I am so blessed!

A perfect ending to a beautiful wintery gorgeous wedding! They ran through the snow!

And I just had to get one more pic of the night with my wonderful husband!

Russell and I wish Lance and Ann Marie many blessings in their life together! Married life is wonderful!

...I found the one my heart loves. Song of Songs 3:4