Brittany's bridal shower

My cousin Brittany is getting married this December and this weekend I threw her a bridal shower for her wedding. My cousin Sara surprised us and flew in from New York to be at the shower along with her other bridesmaids. The shower in my opinion had a successful turn out! Lots of catching up and much needed girl time.

Abbi (bridesmaid), Brittany (the bride), myself (brides matron), and Sara (maid of honor).

Brittany's wedding shoes. All the bridesmaids are also going to be wearing these shoes!

Petit fours from the famous Rhodes bakery.

The hand made invitation that I made for the shower.

Some more of the decor!

Mom and I getting ready for the guest to arrive.

Cousins!
Sara made an observation that my Aunt and I are always running around with our arms like a T-REX so we decided to do the pose just for her.

Grandma with her three granddaughters!

Take your toddler to work day!!

Today Mr. Carter decided to come to work and keep his mama company for a few hours. We did lots of neat things and got to explore some new equipment in my office.

We started out by getting a quick weight on this little guy...

Maybe not so little after all..!

Carter learning how to use the mama's stethoscope.

Listening to mama's heart. Definitely a future Dr. right here.

Next Carter learned that the ophthalmoscope is used to check patients eyes.

Carter knows the otoscope real well. I was able to look in Carter's ears and see that his green ear tubes are still perfectly intact.

Here we have a machine that would probably terrify most children..the pulmonary function test machine.

However, this little guy seemed ready to go.

Too bad Carter was too young to actually do the test. After receiving his flu shot, I know his lungs are functioning properly with the fit he pitched.

Ah yes, and the reward he received was well worth the day at work with mama.

Halloween Preview

Tonight I wanted the kids to try on their costumes to see if they fit and to have a little fun in the process!

Here we have an adorable Thomas the Train.

Adjusting his hat to fit just right!

A precious pea in the pod!

Layla a little steamy in her pea in the pod costume.

So precious! I am going to miss these days when they get older.

Carter and Layla scheming in their costumes.

Daddy and his precious pea in the pod.

Happy mama with her two tired of pictures children..haha.

I really don't think Layla was feeling the costume at this point.

3!!!

Three years ago today Al and I decided to throw in the old towel and get hitched! It has honestly been three crazy years but neither one of us would change a thing. We have two beautiful and wonderful children and a life time full of pure happiness and love ahead! I couldn't be more blessed to share my life with not only a great daddy, a true best friend, and a wonderful husband! I love you!





Al and Haley
October 19th, 2007!

Remember when I was young and so were you and time stood still and love was all we knew,

You were the first, so was I, We made love and then you cried,
Remember when...

Remember when we vowed the vows and walked the walk, Gave our hearts, made the start, it was hard,

We lived and learned, life threw curves,There was joy, there was hurt,
Remember when...

Remember when old ones died and new were born,

And life was changed, disassembled, rearranged, We came together, fell apart

And broke each other's hearts
Remember when...

Remember when the sound of little feet was the music, We danced to week to week,

Brought back the love, we found trust, Vowed we'd never give it up,
Remember when...

Remember when thirty seemed so old,

Now lookn' back it's just a steppin' stone,

To where we are, Where we've been,

Said we'd do it all again, Remember when...

Remember when we said when we turned gray,


When the children grow up and move away,

We won't be sad, we'll be glad, For all the life we've had...

And we'll remember when...

Happy three year anniversary!

Pumpkin patch fun!

Today Al and I loaded up the munchkins and headed to the biggest pumpkin patch in Lawrenceville! There was everything from horse back riding to moonwalks to a haunted house. It was definitely some much needed Halloween fun to end a great weekend!

Carter and I at the pumpkin patch!

He really liked this one. Shortly there after, they all became his favorite.

Layla's first time at a pumpkin patch!

I really think she enjoyed the pumpkins.


Carter really enjoyed the pumpkins this year along with all the many other things going on.

The pumpkin patch!

Daddy and Carter.

Layla and mommy!

I think Layla was ready to call it a day at this point!

Yes..definitely time to go home and eat supper! What a great Sunday!