Catching up from the last month!

And finally our weekend came to an end and we had to go back home. What a crazy few days! It was wonderful, though!

Brunch with Amy-Chris and Jonathan

We met AC and Jon for brunch at the Cajun Queen before we headed home on Sunday. AC had these adorable wine bottle labels made to officially ask her girls to be bridesmaids. What a treat and such a special way to ask! I'm looking forward to their wedding-- they've narrowed down the location to either Charlotte, Hilton Head, Key West, the Caribbean, or Ireland! Any of those would be fantastic with me!

Lauran and that dang bustle! We all took turns hooking it back up, here's Jennifer (7 months preg) doing it again. Love those pink flip-flops on La!

Lauran's daddy, Fred, getting ready to walk her down the aisle. They held it together really well and looked stunning coming toward the alter.

Shane shed a few good tears as Lauran got close. It was really touching. I love that part of a wedding ceremony! It was a beautiful service.

Lauran's mama, Hazel, and daddy, Frank loved on EK the whole weekend. Hazel can't wait for some grandbabies! Frank and Hazel were at our wedding and we loved spending time with them for their little girl's big day.

She loved the jewelry Lauran gave us. That big bold strand of black beads was the first thing she reached for when I picked her up after the ceremony. She liked the earrings, too!

Chris kept Ella Kate with the other babies in the "Cry Room" during the ceremony. She seriously enjoyed "reading" the program :)

Preparing for the big event!

That veil was a challenge! All those bobby pins start to become dangerous weapons!

Lauran, who never wears lipstick, actually bought some of her own! I just had to convince her to wear some liner and then put it on for her!

Final Product! Doesn't she look GORGEOUS!!!

Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal

Love that bouquet of ribbons, huh?! I made that, thank you! My creativity is boundless!

Bridesmaid's Luncheon

We had a wonderful lunch with Lauran and her girls.

(Kat & EK, Kristen & JuJu, Lauran, Jennifer (w/baby-to-be), Angelina, and in the front is Andrea, the flower girl)

EK got to visit with JuJu, and as you can see, is very interested in grabbing at all of her toys and blankets! She'll grab for anything!

Lauran's girls getting manis and pedis to kick off the wedding weekend.

(From left: Lauran, Mama Hazel, Mama Mary, Kat, and Ella Kate)

Pre-Wedding Trip to Charlotte

EK and I went to Charlotte a few weekends ago to do some last minute wedding stuff with Lauran. My camera battery died as soon as I got there,and La's been a little busy so she hasn't emailed me her pictures. EK had a GREAT time with her little dog, Bohdi. He ran and scurried about and she laughed like I've never seen. It was so very cute! I wish I had it on video for AFV-- we could win big bucks!

Ella Kate posing as the new Home Depot Design Center model! We made a quick trip with Aunt Lauran to get extra keys made for her visiting guests and couldn't resist some pictures. If you look closely you'll see us in the mirror on the right :)