Happy Birthday(s)!

This month Elle celebrated her very first birthday! Paul and I cannot believe that our sweet baby girl is already 1 year old! And this day was very special for me not only because it's a great day for me to reflect on the day my children were born, but Elle was my very best birthday gift last year on February 16th! Sharing a birthday with her is so special and dear to me. We just love her so much!

Getting ready to sing Happy Birthday and to eat cupcakes!!

I love this picture because of the look on both of their face! I was carrying their cupcakes over and they were both like..."am I getting lucky tonight with a yummy dessert..oh yea!".
Well, this look says it all!

Elle wasn't quite sure what to do with the cupcake...but just wait and see!

She realized that it was super yummy!

We held the cupcake to her mouth and she dove forward into it!!!

Silly girl!

And she didn't stop...

Love my baby girl.

Daddy wanted in on the fun!! :)

And the messy face begins haha!

She was loving all this!

This is when the real fun began!

Oh yea! haha

Such a cutie pie!

Uncle Geoff and Aunt Tricia sent Elle this adorable cupcake headband and it arrived that day! Perfect timing!!

So CUTE! Thanks Aunt Trish and Uncle Geoff!

Beautiful babe.

I can't get enough of this!

The big birthday girl! So thankful for our two babes!

And the other birthday girl! ;)

February 16, 2012

It's Time for a Wedding!

Last weekend we headed up to Annapolis, MD to celebrate the wedding of Tricia Magnuson and Geoff Leone! It was a fabulous weekend and we were so excited to be a part of their big day! I took several pictures, shock I know :), but some of the pictures are blurry and I apologize about that. But, there are some very special pictures and I am excited to share them! Enjoy and congrats Mr. and Mrs. Leone!!

Checking out the awesome airplanes! Landon had been talking about riding on an airplane for about a week prior. The night before, he didn't fall asleep until 12:30am...all because of his excitement!

He had so much fun on the plane! He had his movie, his wings and he got to meet the pilot! He was a happy camper!
This was Elle's first time on an airplane. She would look out the window and say "wow" and "oh!" haha!

See what I mean...face plastered to the window! :)

Celebrating the soon to be Mrs. Leone! I always love these pics of the three of them.

Elle had a blast in the walker at Nana's house!

Let's go outside Nana!

Anne and I had to chase after her haha! She was a fast little bugger in that thing!

Getting some nice fresh air with Aunt Katie!

Paul had a job interview that morning and I thought this was a cute pic...looking so professional. I'm not used to a suit and tie...only a uniform. But, I guess it's time for a change!

Had to get Nana and Grandaddy in for a pose with the guy in the suit. :)

Lots of activity made this little man pass out in the car before the rehearsal. They are so sweet and innocent looking when they are asleep.

The ceiling in the Chapel at the Naval Academy. It was really neat to be back there almost 6 years after Paul and I were married there. And it was even more special that the same ladies who organized our ceremony were the same ones to do Tricia and Geoff's ceremony!

Meredith and Jenna were in their element with Elle...so sweet.

It's always great when we all get together!

Grannie Annie got in on the fun!

Tricia and her bridesmaids!

Elle loves Uncle Geoff.

Geoff and his groomsmen!

I was trying to get a pic of Hayes and Katie, but Paul insisted on jumping in. :)

The next bride and groom!

Aunt Trish snuggling up next to her little man.

Elle and her beautiful God-Momma.

Grandad encouraging Elle to walk! Little did we know, just a few days later she took her first steps! All that practice was great!

Gramsey and Landon got to have some nice quality time together at the rehearsal!

Aunt Katie and Elle really bonded this weekend!

Uncle Hayes and Landon being bff's. :)

I remember when Paul's 2006 class climbed Herndon.

Rehearsal dinner!

Sister-in-laws!

Fam!

Another great pic!

In less than 24 hours they were to be a Mr. and Mrs.!!

Check out Part I of Mr. and Mrs. Leone!