Congratulations, Mary and Ryan!

Mary and Ryan (aka #maryan2k15) are married! 

 All my boys cleaned up really nicely, and James was very proud of "his bow." 

 William and the flower girl, Laura.  The two of them are always together when we have a family event.

 Congratulations to the beautiful couple!

 We all had an amazing time, and the kids danced until they told us we had to go home.

I can't get over how grown up Emma looks. 

 We were missing some family members, some far away, and some staying home to care for a sick child, but the weather held for the outdoor reception at the winery, and I was super proud of my family.

 My husband cleans up extra well too.  Isn't he the handsomest in his tux?

This is just one of the many times we had kids on the dance floor, and they were whip nae nae - ing.  I was too.  :)

Mary's Getting Married!

You know what's wonderful?  Getting to host a party.  But I was especially excited to help Mary prepare her kitchen for married life by helping my injured MIL with a Pampered Chef bridal shower.  I made some of my favorites for the food, and came up with this centerpiece on my own.  Take that, Pinterest!   

 13 years ago, my MIL gave my a PC bridal shower and it was wonderful to have such a well-stocked kitchen when I got married.  I think most of the ladies that came to this shower came to mine, all those years ago.

 All the sisters and sisters-in-law helped me plan this in a couple weeks, after my MIL hurt her leg, and it came out so wonderful. 

 The guests all signed a tablecloth that belonged to Grandma Carol with well-wishes and love.  Mac said to "share the food."  LOL 

 Mary knows how to Whip up a good meal.  She helped make a yummy fajita salad.

 Mary's wish list was displayed on a board and we could pull off what she wanted to add to our order.

 Games were done by super creative Pam and her girls, always so willing to give.

 There was a blue theme going for the day. 

We are so excited for the happy couple!

My boys having fun

I discovered something about my boys: they LOVE to dance!!  I tried to catch at much as I could on video, but this is as much as I got.  (To be honest, Mommy was having lots of fun at the wedding too.)