Sunday, June 17, 2007

The Big Day

Annabelle and I became friends in kindergarten and our friendship has continued ever since. Annabelle left for boarding school and college on the east coast while I stayed in Iowa for high school and then took off to travel Europe and Africa. After college, she moved to NYC while I headed to AZ. Annabelle has been a fancy producer in LA for the last 7 years (except for the one year she and Ben spent in Rio, Brazil). We love her fiance Ben and being a part of the wedding was an honor. This is how her parents home looked when we arrived. The wedding was in the backyard and it was breathtaking. If you've ever seen Father of the Bride, this was about 10 times more beautiful. The wedding was to begin at 6:30pm. Just after the pictures were done being taken (5:50) the thunder started and we all took cover.

We hid in the house and looked out the window as the guests arrived, hiding under umbrellas.

This is a picture of a dear friend of mine, Lynsey, and Bell and I.At 6:35pm the rain just stopped! Hooray. Here comes the bride with her dad, Moe. Her dress was stunning.It didn't rain another drop all night long...

Scott did a great job (I'm not just saying that cause he's my husband). Click the video to watch.http://uncutvideo.aol.com/videos/161e608bbc1d0d94cbedd2b5a64f2577?index=0 HUSBAND AND WIFE!
This is my mom and dad with Scott and I. Aaron, Missy, Scott and Lynsey. (she's due in November with her 3rd)
The fun began. This is the bride with her dad.The night was gorgeous and there were candles everywhere. Annabelle's getting her groove on.
These are Annabelle's friends from Deerfield Academy, Megan and Stephanie. The tables were beautiful. This is Chip, Annabelle's boss from LA. Scott and I both wanted to be his best friend. He was really cool and I'm sure he knows a lot of celebrities...The happy couple cutting the cake.



Saturday, June 16, 2007

Rehearsal Dinner

We had a fabulous time at the rehearsal dinner, laughing as everyone shared old Ben and Annabelle stories. Scott and I on the way.... Annabelle's mom and dad.

These are Annabelle's aunts. They surprised the couple with this special song.
Chick the link:http://uncutvideo.aol.com/videos/882c6c65490c06c6310f84b8da5d30e9?index=0
Ben and Annabelle saying thank you to everyone... it was a perfect night.

Bridal Luncheon

We had a nice time at the bridal luncheon.

Friday, June 15, 2007

Welcome home

We had a great opportunity to welcome home a soldier from Afghanistan. He is Dr. Stuttes and he is in the reserves. He and his wife are good friends with my sister and brother-in-law. It was special to explain to Amelia why we were cheering for him. She was a little disappointed he wasn't in his "Army Clothes".

His wife has a blog if any of you are interested. http://www.jeremiah2911crew.blogspot.com/

Benabelle

We had a wonderful night at the fancy red carpet premiere of Benabelle...
http://uncutvideo.aol.com/videos/14a95a5994e5f047dda7637f2b9ab6c7?index=0Annabelle's aunts were dressed as Joan and Melissa Rivers and they interviewed each person as they entered.Annabelle the star.Red carpet.The car they arrived in.Annabelle and Ben. Sam and Sarah. (Annabelle's brother and wife)
Scott and the father of the bride.

Annabelle's mom and aunt were hysterical.


Cool Scott.
The movie posters.
Anna and her Nanny.
Belle and I.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

A great birthday

Sweet Cousins. Hank and Amelia.Scott and Scotty having fun in the yard.Playing with a giant ball in the front yard. Happy Cousin Haddie.
Bathing Junie.
Chopping down the tree. A quick bike ride.Then we walked 9 houses down the street to have dinner at Karoline's house.
The whole gang. Karoline made a great dinner and Lee grilled. Thanks guys!!
Scott and Sissy. Aunt Karoline and Junie. Enjoying the shade under a tree.
Kers, Haddie and Scott. Notice Karoline in the background setting up the badmitton net.

Nanny playing tennis.
Scotty and Uncle YEE (that's how Junie says Lee)
3 sisters. Taking a rest.
Karoline made a special cake just for me.
Aunt Karoline and Uncle Lee
Brother.
Nanny, Papa, Mini and Brother

Junie vs. Christmas ornament

Junie found one of these ornaments and crushed and chewed on it in his bed last night. When he started crying and Scott went to see him he had glass pieces all over his body and some blood coming from his mouth. I was sure he had glass ruining his intestines but he was FINE. Lucky for us he doesn't know how to swallow. We called our CR pediatrician at home and everything was as good as new.