Showing posts with label Joy's wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joy's wedding. Show all posts
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Joy's Wedding Slideshow
This slide show is pretty massive, so I don't blame you if you don't watch it all. Unfortunately, my computer kept freezing up when I tried to put them in order, so they are a little jumbled. Enjoy!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Wedding Weekend
I'm finally getting around to blogging about Joy's wedding and our weekend in California. I had an awesome time visiting my old hangouts and showing Tim the West coast! In fact, we are ready to go back so we have more than 2 short days there. We flew in to LAX on Friday and by the time we settled in to our hotel, it was time to drive to Malibu for the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. We stayed at the Marriot in Marina del Rey and it was FABULOUS (pictures to come soon)!! It reminded us of the hotel we stayed at in New York only this had the California flare to it. As you walked in, the smell of fresh flowers was overwhelming. The decorations were very modern and they always had complimentary fruit infused water.
Joy and Todd's rehearsal dinner was at the Michael Landon park in Malibu across from Pepperdine. We had Wood Ranch BBQ (one of my faves!) and just enjoyed the scenery. From there we went to the chapel to run through the whole she-bang. I was a little worried about how everything would come together, but it went rather smoothly. After the rehearsal, a group of us headed to Casa Escobar in Malibu for some drinks and appetizers. It was a great place to sit outside under the heat lamps and relax before the big day. What's funny is that that building used to be a Pizza Hut when I was in college. I'd have to say that Casa Escobar is a step up from the run down pizza place! Another bonus was that my sister loaned Tim and me her little Mercedes for the weekend...lots of fun on PCH!
Saturday morning I drove the Mercedes to meet Joy and the other girls in the wedding party at Main Attraction nail salon in Santa Monica. I had a relaxing manicure and pedicure. While I was sitting at the nail dryer table, I was doing a little people watching of the street outside. I saw a guy that I knew and I was trying to figure out where I knew him from when he looked in the window and smiled. I was so excited because it was VINCE VAUGHN!!! I told the other bridesmaids and they ran outside to see him. You would think I would get used to seeing famous people after living in Malibu for four years, but this was the first time that I saw someone who was actually famous at the time...not someone from a tv show that aired years ago! That made my weekend.
We chilled at the hotel's super cool patio until it was time to get ready for the wedding. Tim and I decided to leave early so that I would have time to show him all over Pepperdine's campus. Plus, I wanted to be there to watch Joy get her hair and make-up done. The campus was as beautiful as ever! During my senior year, they started construction on the hill next to my apartment and now there is a beautiful graduate school campus and executive center. Tim and I drove all the way up to the top to see Pepperdine's Hero Garden, which was built in dedication to those killed on 9/11. It was really peaceful and beautiful up there. Joy was getting ready at our friend, Kelly's place in Malibu. Her make-up and hair stylist did a great job. Joy seemed so relaxed and happy! All the girls got ready there and we enjoyed having some bubbly before the big event.
I was worried that Joy had gone out of her mind when she decided that she was going to go to a flower market the morning before her wedding and put together her own flowers for the wedding with the help of a couple of bridesmaids. These would be her first floral arrangements. Afterall, (she told us) you can save money and just follow the directions on MarthaStuart.com! Well, sure enough, her flowers were very pretty. I was extremely impressed with the way they turned out. Her bouquet was made of ivory roses and hydrangeas. The bridesmaids carried a single orangish-red sunflower. The wedding was very beautiful and was over before we knew it. Thanks to all of you who prayed that my anxiety would not keep me from being the matron-of-honor at her wedding!! I was so happy that I could do it!
Their reception was held back at the Marriott in Marina del Rey. We enjoyed a nice dinner, yummy cake, and some dancing. After that, we saw them off and then went to bed. Weddings are exhausting! The one thing we didn't think to do that night was sign the marriage license, so Joy called me the next day and asked me to drive to their hotel and sign it. I guess that was slightly important! Before we left that day, I had to get my Coffee Bean fix! For those of you not familiar with CB, it is similar to Starbucks only way better in my opinion! Love their Ice Blended Mochas! Tim and I drove to Venice Beach and when I pulled into the parking space, he said that the guy in front of us was famous. I couldn't see his face, so I left Tim in the car to stare while I got my drink. When I walked back to the car, I saw two little girls talking to him and they mentioned Spy Kids. I've never seen that movie, but I could finally get a better view of him and recognized him. His name is Danny Trejo (look him up on imdb.com) and he often plays an inmate. Tim was thrilled to finally see a "star." We came home Sunday evening to temperatures in the 100s and immediately wanted to go back to CA where it stayed between 60 and 75 degrees the whole time! Gotta love the heat in Texas in August! I'll post pictures soon, but until then, here is a snapshot (that I would crop if I wasn't at work) of us at the end of Saturday night. Doesn't Joy make a beautiful bride?!
Joy and Todd's rehearsal dinner was at the Michael Landon park in Malibu across from Pepperdine. We had Wood Ranch BBQ (one of my faves!) and just enjoyed the scenery. From there we went to the chapel to run through the whole she-bang. I was a little worried about how everything would come together, but it went rather smoothly. After the rehearsal, a group of us headed to Casa Escobar in Malibu for some drinks and appetizers. It was a great place to sit outside under the heat lamps and relax before the big day. What's funny is that that building used to be a Pizza Hut when I was in college. I'd have to say that Casa Escobar is a step up from the run down pizza place! Another bonus was that my sister loaned Tim and me her little Mercedes for the weekend...lots of fun on PCH!
Saturday morning I drove the Mercedes to meet Joy and the other girls in the wedding party at Main Attraction nail salon in Santa Monica. I had a relaxing manicure and pedicure. While I was sitting at the nail dryer table, I was doing a little people watching of the street outside. I saw a guy that I knew and I was trying to figure out where I knew him from when he looked in the window and smiled. I was so excited because it was VINCE VAUGHN!!! I told the other bridesmaids and they ran outside to see him. You would think I would get used to seeing famous people after living in Malibu for four years, but this was the first time that I saw someone who was actually famous at the time...not someone from a tv show that aired years ago! That made my weekend.
We chilled at the hotel's super cool patio until it was time to get ready for the wedding. Tim and I decided to leave early so that I would have time to show him all over Pepperdine's campus. Plus, I wanted to be there to watch Joy get her hair and make-up done. The campus was as beautiful as ever! During my senior year, they started construction on the hill next to my apartment and now there is a beautiful graduate school campus and executive center. Tim and I drove all the way up to the top to see Pepperdine's Hero Garden, which was built in dedication to those killed on 9/11. It was really peaceful and beautiful up there. Joy was getting ready at our friend, Kelly's place in Malibu. Her make-up and hair stylist did a great job. Joy seemed so relaxed and happy! All the girls got ready there and we enjoyed having some bubbly before the big event.
I was worried that Joy had gone out of her mind when she decided that she was going to go to a flower market the morning before her wedding and put together her own flowers for the wedding with the help of a couple of bridesmaids. These would be her first floral arrangements. Afterall, (she told us) you can save money and just follow the directions on MarthaStuart.com! Well, sure enough, her flowers were very pretty. I was extremely impressed with the way they turned out. Her bouquet was made of ivory roses and hydrangeas. The bridesmaids carried a single orangish-red sunflower. The wedding was very beautiful and was over before we knew it. Thanks to all of you who prayed that my anxiety would not keep me from being the matron-of-honor at her wedding!! I was so happy that I could do it!
Their reception was held back at the Marriott in Marina del Rey. We enjoyed a nice dinner, yummy cake, and some dancing. After that, we saw them off and then went to bed. Weddings are exhausting! The one thing we didn't think to do that night was sign the marriage license, so Joy called me the next day and asked me to drive to their hotel and sign it. I guess that was slightly important! Before we left that day, I had to get my Coffee Bean fix! For those of you not familiar with CB, it is similar to Starbucks only way better in my opinion! Love their Ice Blended Mochas! Tim and I drove to Venice Beach and when I pulled into the parking space, he said that the guy in front of us was famous. I couldn't see his face, so I left Tim in the car to stare while I got my drink. When I walked back to the car, I saw two little girls talking to him and they mentioned Spy Kids. I've never seen that movie, but I could finally get a better view of him and recognized him. His name is Danny Trejo (look him up on imdb.com) and he often plays an inmate. Tim was thrilled to finally see a "star." We came home Sunday evening to temperatures in the 100s and immediately wanted to go back to CA where it stayed between 60 and 75 degrees the whole time! Gotta love the heat in Texas in August! I'll post pictures soon, but until then, here is a snapshot (that I would crop if I wasn't at work) of us at the end of Saturday night. Doesn't Joy make a beautiful bride?!
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Quick Update
Well, the big event is almost here. Joy is getting married in just a few short days in sunny California! Although it will be a quick trip, I am really looking forward to being with Tim on his first trip to the West coast. I am a bit stressed out for my sister, but I'm trying to remind myself that it is not up to me to pull this thing off! She just finalized her music this week, does not have gifts picked out for the wedding party, is doing her own flowers for the first time EVER on the day before the wedding, etc. We are day and night when it comes to some things, but I'm sure that everything will come together in time for Saturday! I will have a lot to post about next week. The weekend following this one is my 10-year high school reunion in OKC. I have mixed feelings about going, but I know I will enjoy getting to see some of my friends that I haven't seen in a few years and will especially enjoy getting to show off my hot husband :)! Did any of you go to yours? As for the job hunt, I still don't have any news. I promise to let you all know as soon as I hear something. More to come soon...
Friday, July 06, 2007
What a Week
I have been so busy this past week. Joy and Todd were visiting and they stayed here last Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I was glad to spend some time with them and to get to know Todd better. On Friday morning, we all left for Oklahoma City since my cousin, Robin, was getting married on Saturday. It POURED down rain on the way there and the way home. In fact, the Fourth of July was the first day we didn't have rain in about 3 weeks. I wish I had taken a picture of the Red River. Those around here know that you can always see the bottom of the river and my mom said it has been that way her entire life. Well, it is now a rushing river that has flooded its banks. I couldn't believe it!
Ok, back to my original thoughts...Tim and I stayed with Carrie and McKenzie for the weekend. It was great to spend time with them (although it wasn't long enough!). Friday night was the rehearsal dinner. Saturday, I met Brooke and her family for lunch at one of our favorite places in OKC. Saturday evening was the wedding and it was beautiful!! It's hard to go to weddings after you're married and see great ideas that you wish you could have included in your wedding! Anyone agree? Carrie told me it is worse after you've been married 10 years!
On Sunday, Tim and I drove to south OKC to attend church at my home church. It was awesome to see people that I hadn't seen in at least two years and to introduce them to Tim. I do have to tell you, though, that I stuck my foot in my mouth big time. Ever run into someone you know you know but then completely blank on who they are or what their name is? Well, I passed a woman thinking she was someone else that I knew and I said hello. I thought she didn't hear me because she kept on walking. Well, I ran into her later and she apologized and said she just didn't recognize me at first. So, I asked her how Lori was (thinking that Lori was her daughter). She said, "Who is Lori?" I know I must have had that deer in headlights look because she said, "My kids are named Benjamin, Rachel, and Patrick." I finally figured out who she was (she used to babysit me when I was little and I haven't seen her in probably 20 years because they moved), but it took me a while to think of her name! I had introduced Tim hoping she would introduce herself. Finally, I remembered and said, "Jeananne used to babysit us when we were little." Whew! I was glad when that conversation was over and was slightly reluctant to introduce Tim to anyone else for fear it would happen again!
Once we got home, I started focusing on studying for my certification test. I took it yesterday and passed with flying colors!! I am now considered "highly qualified" according to No Child Left Behind (don't get me started) and can now accept a job offer with a district. That's the next goal. I still have a few more class sessions and one more test to take, but the big EC-4 Content test is behind me. Guess I better get back to addressing Joy's wedding invitations...I offered to do them for her, but forgot how time consuming all that writing is!! Below are some pics from this past weekend!
The cousins (Kyle, Joy, Robin, Darren, Me, Ryan)
Us with our SOs (Kyle, Joy and Todd, Darren, Mike and Robin, Me and Tim, Ryan and Jana with Aidan and Avary)
Robin on her wedding day...this picture doesn't do her justice...she was a princess!
Her gorgeous cake...the flowers she chose were amazing!
Me and Tim with Zachary and Addie...Aren't they just beautiful?
Ok, back to my original thoughts...Tim and I stayed with Carrie and McKenzie for the weekend. It was great to spend time with them (although it wasn't long enough!). Friday night was the rehearsal dinner. Saturday, I met Brooke and her family for lunch at one of our favorite places in OKC. Saturday evening was the wedding and it was beautiful!! It's hard to go to weddings after you're married and see great ideas that you wish you could have included in your wedding! Anyone agree? Carrie told me it is worse after you've been married 10 years!
On Sunday, Tim and I drove to south OKC to attend church at my home church. It was awesome to see people that I hadn't seen in at least two years and to introduce them to Tim. I do have to tell you, though, that I stuck my foot in my mouth big time. Ever run into someone you know you know but then completely blank on who they are or what their name is? Well, I passed a woman thinking she was someone else that I knew and I said hello. I thought she didn't hear me because she kept on walking. Well, I ran into her later and she apologized and said she just didn't recognize me at first. So, I asked her how Lori was (thinking that Lori was her daughter). She said, "Who is Lori?" I know I must have had that deer in headlights look because she said, "My kids are named Benjamin, Rachel, and Patrick." I finally figured out who she was (she used to babysit me when I was little and I haven't seen her in probably 20 years because they moved), but it took me a while to think of her name! I had introduced Tim hoping she would introduce herself. Finally, I remembered and said, "Jeananne used to babysit us when we were little." Whew! I was glad when that conversation was over and was slightly reluctant to introduce Tim to anyone else for fear it would happen again!
Once we got home, I started focusing on studying for my certification test. I took it yesterday and passed with flying colors!! I am now considered "highly qualified" according to No Child Left Behind (don't get me started) and can now accept a job offer with a district. That's the next goal. I still have a few more class sessions and one more test to take, but the big EC-4 Content test is behind me. Guess I better get back to addressing Joy's wedding invitations...I offered to do them for her, but forgot how time consuming all that writing is!! Below are some pics from this past weekend!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Joy's Engaged!!
That's right! My little sister just called us to let us know that she has a ring and is officially engaged :). That is about all I know because she was busy celebrating and told us that she would give us the details later. She and her fiance, Todd, have already been planning the wedding and we think they will probably be getting married in August. More to come...
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