~Kentucky Derby - Bridal Shower~

It's been pointed out to me by my friend Stephanie Fritz, that I haven't even taken the time to blog once since July. So, we're starting with the FANTASTIC bridal shower my sister threw for me! It was Kentucky Derby themed, complete with dresses, big hats and fun drinks! It was seriously the greatest idea for a bridal shower EVER!

Dont the snacks look YUMMY??!!


My super awesome dress~ thanks Mama!

2 gorgeous girls getting to the shower! I love these beauties!

A few of the SUPER fun gifts

I totally felt like Dorothy in these shoes, having them dyed to match my dress!

Lindsey, Leah, Amber, Me, Angie, Sharon & Mandy

Me with my awesome cousin Ashley

Three of the BEST girlfriends a woman could ask for!
Lindsey Leah Me & Amber

With the gorgeous Lauren Dudley

Dont you just get all gussied up and drink champagne with YOUR girlfriends on a Sunday afternoon??

Amber~ the bestest!

Was it Holly Hobbit that had the big bonnet and no face??!! Haha!

I love my Sharon, we don't get to see each other ENOUGH!

Me and my super great cousin Alyssa, and sweet Owen in the corner.... he thought us girls were princesses!

"We are members of the all American league, we come from cities - near and far!"

Owen wanted to be under the hat too!

Michelle Mama & Me!

With My Aunt Wendi

Me & my Mama

We walked into Mama Stortinis and the whole restaraunt went SILENT! We sure know how to turn heads!

~And to Alabama they go~

Have you ever known somebody a very short time, and known that they would somehow be in your life forever? That's what it was like with Stephanie. We met my first day at Cardiac Study Center, and just clicked. Her hysterical personality and quick wit was always entertaining, and at the same time, her drive to be GREAT at whatever she's doing was inspiring. Unfortunately for me, Stephanie just left to make the BIG move to Alabama. Her husband got into flight school (Yay Jake!) and though I'm super excited for what their life is leading to, the woman in me is sad to see a dear friend go. So, the night before they were due to leave, Josh and I drove down to Lacey to see Jake and Steph, and kiss her sweet baby James!

Teri, who also works at Cardiac Study Center, thought James might enjoy this pen... little did we know how MUCH he would love it! He was totally captivated!

I just ADORE those sweet blue eyes and those chubby little arms! I'm gonna miss playing with and holding this sweet guy while he grows up! Looks like a trip to Alabama is going to be in my future!

~Students vs. Staff~

We're so bad at this! Sorry we're so far behind!
A few weeks ago Puyallup Foursquare hosted a Students vs Staff basketball game. So just as it sounds, the Foursquare staff played against the students. Fun for us because Josh was asked to COACH the students! He of course led the students to victory, and we got a few fun pictures in the mean time! The supporters of the Staff team wore white, and the supporters of the students wore yellow. I have NEVER worn yellow, and so I actually had to go and BUY a shirt for the event!

Josh coaching the students
Yoel coaching the staff!

Hanging out at 1/2 time... is it even called 1/2 time??

Even though Christina was rooting for the other team (her husband is our college age pastor Drew) we had to sit together and treat it like high school! It was a great night!

~Something Beautiful~

After getting home from the cruise, my girlfriends and I attended an event at Puyallup Foursquare called "Something Beautiful". The girls at church got all dolled up and enjoyed an evening of great food, great company, and a great message, given by Mrs. Julia Veach. We had a great time!

Leah & I before dinner

That gorgeous girl directly to my left is a former Miss Alaska, and so we had to get one with the "pageant poses"!

Another one with all the gorgeous ladies!

Me with Miss Alexandra Bryant, all grown up! I took care of this beauty when she was little!

~Key West~

Key West was a detour for our cruise. We originally were to go to Cozumel where we had signed up to climb the Mayan ruins of Tulum. Because of the swine flu, our stop was cancelled, and instead we spent a day in Key West. At first, we weren't too excited about the idea, but Key West was pretty great! We took a trip on a glass bottom boat, which also got rerouted. We were supposed to go to the Pacific side and look for Hammerhead sharks, and because of 30 knot winds, we ended up in the Gulf of Mexico, so no sharks... though we caught glimpses of a couple sea turtles, and a wild dolphin! We spent the rest of the day wandering a VERY unique city!

Hanging out on the glass bottom boat

Awesome, Josh with a man made out of natural Sea Sponge... good news, he doesn't stink like you'd think he would!

Crazy tree we found in town

Josh got a little "captain" in him!

Auntie had this picture taken just for Owen...that blasted bird kept coming towards me, he could smell my fear!

Because every city should have a HUGE couple dancing

Handsome Josh waiting for dinner
Hanging out in the cigar lounge, I think he found a new hobby!

And, we were greeted after dinner by a rather large snake!