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Emily and David Guidorzi - March 16, 2013
Our babysitter, Emilee asked the kids to be in her wedding! It was so exciting for Alivia and Will. She actually asked John to be in it as well, but after he refused to wear the shoes or shirt, I realized there was no way I was going to put myself through that.
The wedding was just beautiful. It was held in Mercury Hall in South Austin. I want to have a party there someday! It was just the prettiest setting. The ceremony was really touching and suited both of them so well. Will and Alivia did a great job and Emilee made them feel special. Thank you Emilee!
The wedding was just beautiful. It was held in Mercury Hall in South Austin. I want to have a party there someday! It was just the prettiest setting. The ceremony was really touching and suited both of them so well. Will and Alivia did a great job and Emilee made them feel special. Thank you Emilee!
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| Rehearsal |
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| The venue - so pretty - perfect for an outdoor wedding |
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| Rehearsal - The bride, Emilee Wuebben. Will carried the family Bible. |
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| Emilee made the headpiece for Alivia |
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| Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Risinger |
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| Mr. and Mrs. David Guidorzi |
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| So cute! |
Grandmother Turns 95
Grandmother (aka Mama T) turned 95 a few weeks ago. She celebrated with a beautiful luncheon given to her by her daughter (Aunt Martha) and two daughters in law (my mom and Aunt Jerry). I drove up and back to Fort Worth for the occasion and I am so glad I did. It was such a special occasion.
Meeting her friends was just precious. If any of you know my Grandmother, she does not put up with ding dongs, shenanigans or fake people, so her friends were the liveliest 80-90 year old bunch I have ever met. It was fascinating to talk with them and hear some of their stories. And Grandmother made a point of showing me off and telling everyone that I was a DOCTOR with FOUR kids. I was humbled and felt really special.
I stood up and gave a quick toast telling Grandmother that a lot can be known by the friends they have and that her friends were just such a lovely group of ladies. And even though she goes on and on about my accomplishments, as the matriarch of our family, she has set the lead by going to college back when it was not the norm, working and raising a family. . . she was touched.
The saddest part of the day was learning that two of her friends had died since the invitations had gone out 4 weeks ago. . . it must be hard to constantly be losing close friends.
Meeting her friends was just precious. If any of you know my Grandmother, she does not put up with ding dongs, shenanigans or fake people, so her friends were the liveliest 80-90 year old bunch I have ever met. It was fascinating to talk with them and hear some of their stories. And Grandmother made a point of showing me off and telling everyone that I was a DOCTOR with FOUR kids. I was humbled and felt really special.
I stood up and gave a quick toast telling Grandmother that a lot can be known by the friends they have and that her friends were just such a lovely group of ladies. And even though she goes on and on about my accomplishments, as the matriarch of our family, she has set the lead by going to college back when it was not the norm, working and raising a family. . . she was touched.
The saddest part of the day was learning that two of her friends had died since the invitations had gone out 4 weeks ago. . . it must be hard to constantly be losing close friends.
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| The table - so pretty! |
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| Aunt Jerry, me and my cousin Leigh |
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| Aunt Martha, Aunt Jerry, Leigh and Mimi |
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| The centerpieces were so pretty |
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| The birthday girl! She looked so pretty - I cannot believe she is 95! |
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| Three of her precious friends. They are all in their 80's or older. |
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| Leigh, Grandmother and me - we look so tall next to her |
Thursday, March 28, 2013
1st Grade Body Project
I have to say, I have been impressed with the science curriculum this year at Veritas. As part of the learning, the kids were all asked to make a life size body project with layered cut outs of all the major systems including things like the stomach, pancreas, intestines, muscles, bones, etc. It was QUITE a project and Alivia was so proud of it when it was complete. And I have to admit, I was too!
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| Alivia was putting on the finishing touches by painting the nails on her project! |
Homeschool Day at Bertram
We took some Balcones Woods Homeschooling friends to Bertram for the day. We had a BLAST! Despite the cold and drizzle, the kids had so much fun being outdoors and fishing in our pond. I have such fond memories of Bertram from when I was growing up - it is a joy to share it with my children now.
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| The front gate |
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| Love this shot of Will holding worms for fishing |
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| I had just caught a fish! |
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| Matt is a great fisherman - he fished a lot as a kid, too |
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| Success! Bailey Mezger showing off her catch! |
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| Luke Mezger helping the kids out |
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Retreat at the Lake
I decided it would be fun to take an overnight retreat to the lake with the girls in my Community. I am incredibly blessed to be surrounded by women of faith whose husbands are all friends and strive to place God as the center of everything. They encourage me to do better, think better, live better. . . and we all live within minutes of each other.
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| From L-->R: Michelle, Amber-Rose, Kim and Sara (Christy Schooler is missing) |
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