Getting ready...

Our wedding is just a week away. I believe I speak for both Kelby and myself, that we are ready for the day to arrive. Lots of decisions being made, both big and little. The program is done, just needs to be printed. Songs chosen, food picked out, relatives come into town soon. Trying to fit both his things and my things into one apartment is not an easy feat. Moving a desk by myself was interesting! Sometimes I wonder why we keep so much? Skipper is concerned with all the activity, but then he falls asleep as close to me as possible. The wedding planning has kept me from the computer, hopefully that will change soon! I am working on a great idea for all the cards we have received. Once it is finished, pictures will be posted.

We both are remembering that the wedding event is just a day, but our marriage will last forever. We read lots of books, talk through decisions, such as...... who is going to do which chores :)

Family Reunion

Third attempt for this post….

Kelby and I attended a family reunion on his mom's side of the family, near Houston. It was hot, humid, and yucky outside. But we were able to get some great pictures, and spend time with his family.

He took over the camera for a little while, and resulted in this picture of a sweaty me. Here, Kelby is concentrating on playing a game.

We were able to play with his niece. She is super cute, and it was a perfect time to take pictures.

Here are a few distant relatives of Kelby. The

boys enjoyed laughing and being scared by their

grandfather, and I was able to capture the moment.

Here is Kelby’s grandpa. He found a unique seat, in order to observe all the activity. Sorry the next picture is blurry, but I was able to “catch” all the candy falling out of the piñata.

At one point, I was looking for a subject for pictures. God gave me a very entertaining lizard. He was actually above me, by a couple of feet. When I looked at the picture later, it made me laugh out loud! The other picture just impressed me with the clarity and detail of the lizard.  

Catching Up

This month is flying by. Our wedding is in 6.5 weeks. Woohoo!!!!!

When mom was down last, we walked around the wedding site. Here is a picture from the garden outside. Being able to take pictures that day made me realize that I will want to take pictures on my wedding day. However, my attention will be elsewhere, such as on Kelby and all our guests.

 Kelby and I went to a friend's wedding over the weekend. As we waited for the ceremony to start, I took these pictures. I like the one on the right, with the two people looking at each other, and the piano player in the distance but still in focus, between them!

From the reception, comes the floating candles and flowers in water. And finally, the bride and groom, Calli and Zak Terry! Congratulations to both of you :)

Before the wedding, Kelby and I had time to spare, so we did a little sightseeing in Nacogdoches, TX, the oldest town in Texas. We went to a cemetery (is that weird going to a cemetery before a wedding?) with old graves. We both are facinated by history, so it was neat being able to read some of the old gravestones.







What is in the past?

I've been super interested in finding out my ancestors and to see how far back in time I can connect people. It started when I found a couple of old books at my Grandma's house, from 1853 and 1905. That was a few years ago, but with the show "Who Do You Think You Are?" and not working two jobs, I now have time for research!

Using the internet, and the free parts of Ancestry.com, I have found lots and lots of information and people. I can go back up to 14 generations in some lines of my family. There are geneology books written from the early 1900's that have the names of some of my ancestors. Cool!

My great-grandmother on my mom's side of the family owned a Bridal Shop. I was able to find her obituary, which held the name of the Bridal Shop and where in Italy my great-great-grandparents were from. From there, I found a picture from 1970, with her shop still standing (the one next to the Office Equipment store). I find all of this fascinating.