Monday, July 2

Just some random G & E

No specific reason for this post other than I love my kiddos and they make me laugh.
A lot.
{They sometimes make me crazy}
but mostly they make me laugh.
*
Eden is our typical 2nd-born I have no fear child.
She had discovered that jumping from the ottoman to the couch is the best fun.
The giggles that ensue are priceless.
 Almost 17 months and growing up so fast!
We FINALLY have a first word: ball.
Yes, the same first word as G - apparently they are popular around our house. :)
She still is not interested in saying much else so I've taught her a few more signs.
Like the one for feed me......which I now get a lot.
Growing children!
 bed head and some curious george sticker fun.
And new jam jams made by Grandma Teresa!

 This girl creates about 10x the amount of work for me that Graham ever did! Whether it's empying out a cabinet or dipping her entire head in yogurt *sigh* this girl is high maintenance. :)
I guess I don't need to use conditioner on today's bath.
 Reaching out to smear a little yogurt on the camera lense? Check.
 Breakfast smoothie.
 Delicious.
 G playing baseball with his cousins.
Camped out. About the only time I've seen her suck her thumb outside her crib. She must have been tired. :) 
Our neighbors getting some work done provided some nice morning entertainment.
How thankful we are that our backyard is entirely shaded through at least noon!

Thursday, June 28

a beautiful wedding day

Wedding morning began with a processional from a block away.
Included the groomsman and then all my family from parents to grandparents to aunts, uncles, cousins and all.
{The groomsman & red boxes being carried are traditional gifts for the bride's family.}
the flower girls/ringbearers got to wear the traditional dress.
They looked so cute.
Boy cousins
 My family
 girl cousins
 still time to play!
and have snacks
our temporary Vietnamese kiddos. :)
They called for thunderstorms, but thankfully it ended up being a perfect day.
It was actually nice & cool which was great.
Held in Phuong's sisters backyard.
The guys did SO much work that week to prepare!
My dad & Andrew built the pergola. The stone walk was laid, my brother remodeled their basement....yes, the worker bees were in motion!
My mom made 16 throw pillows for the reception, hemmed curtains & pants, made bow ties for the ringbearers....her machine was a'humming!
But it turned out beautiful, for sure.
(Following pics by Katie O'Neil Photography.
My sis did such an amazing job - so proud of her!)
a beautiful bride



Phuong's parents
my parents & grandma

a handsome groom
love this pic - beautiful background too, Kates! 

The reception was so fun! As everyone was waiting for the first dance, G decided to go out for a 10 minute solo routine - it was hilarious. As you can tell by his face, he was intense. :)

The kiddos did great with a long, full day. Thankfully we still snuck in great naps....we left the reception about 10pm - Eden had been out on the dance floor boppin', dancing with bride, being passed around....she loved it.
 

We wish you a very blessed marriage, Mr. & Mrs. O'Neil!

Saturday, June 23

outtakes

Taking pictures for a wedding is a big job and since a certain 3 yr. old has recently entered I.hate.pictures. phase, we decided a little practice run might be good.
Did someone say pictures? Run for it!
This about sums it up.
(this was also practice to for keeping on her hair accessory!)
getting giggles.
love it.



aunt katie, take pictures behind this fence!
his faces say it all
giving important instructions, I am sure



give Eden a hug.......
oh you're right, I did mean tackle......
 mom to the rescue

 somebody enjoyed it




all in all, a pretty good practice run. :)