Happy Memorial Day and a Trip Back Home!

Okay, so I thought I was 25 last night and partied like a rockstar.  I wouldn't change my evening for the world.  I had a great time visiting with family that I have not seen in quite awhile.  Jess and Justin's wedding was beautiful and lots of fun.  This morning I invited Sara and Matt's girls to come back with us- we always trade kids for a week or so every summer.  They said yes and off we went....Steve drove.  I slept.  We arrived home safely and I remember that I'm not 25. I think I must rather enjoy being 30 something. I need to

remember that next time before I cut loose. ;)  Today's image represents that discombobulated feeling I woke up with and endured while packing.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Justin Curry!!

Today is the big day!  I want to take the opportunity to congratulate Justin and Jess.  May you have a wonderful and blessed life together full of laughter and love.  God bless you both and your marriage!! 

Jess picked these gorgeous purple dresses for us to wear.  I must say, I felt like a princess the moment I tried it on. Isn't this a beautiful color ???  I might be a tad biased; purple is my favorite color!

*******edited to add******  This wedding was super fun and absolutely gorgeous.  I had a great time. THANK YOU Justin and Jess for including me.  It was an honor. :)

Dancin' Dancin' Dancin'

SHOES!  These shoes ROCK.  These shoes AREN'T $150.00.  These shoes RULE.  SHOES!  (Kendra, that was for you- I had to ad lib a tad but it is still for you!)  I have been honored by my cousin Justin and soon to be officially my cousin, Jess.  They've asked me to be a bridesmaid in their wedding this weekend!  YIPPEE!  I am so excited.  They are such a fabulous couple and I am so excited for the two of them to start their lives together as a family tomorrow.  We are packing today and heading to Kansas as soon as the car is loaded.  Today's image is...you guessed it- a photograph of the shoes I will be wearing for their big day.  Jess let all of us bridesmaids pick our own shoes and although mine aren't such a practical pick they sure are c.u.t.e.!  My feet will hate me, I'm sure.  Oh well.  I always tell Becca no pain no gain so I guess it is time to put my money where my mouth is...or the shoes on my feet. ;)

Just To Prove a Point....

....I'm following suite.  Yesterday's inspiration- scratch that- this month's inspiration led me outside to photograph my outdoor lighting.  This is what I came up with today. 

I've Got a Bright Idea

I think I've developed a new thing for lamps, lightbulbs, lighting fixtures, etc.  Over this past month it seems that I have chosen to photograph these objects quite a bit.  I have been having an itch to photograph trees.  I wonder what the two - if anything- have to do with each other?

Lela's Out of School!!!

She's already using her creative mind.  This afternoon she decided to 'recycle' a milk jug into a loud speaker to play with around the house.  She is always trying to recycle something and is very concerned with being green.  She's my little eco-friendly artist!

A Light at the End of the Tunnel!

School is *almost* out for summer for Lela!  Tomorrow is her last day.  She is chomping at the bit to be on summer break.  We're all looking forward to it for that matter!