Happy,Happy Birthday Alyssa & Madison!!

As things usually go with us, all of the fun events are planned for the same time! This weekend was no exception as both of our nieces had birthday parties on the same day. :( Because we had to skip Madison's party last year, we made a joint decision to go to Burlington for her party this year. Thankfully we saw Alyssa 2 weeks ago (at Edventure) and were able to wish her a happy birthday then.

Our kids were super wacky on the ride to Burlington and couldn't wait to hit the pool for the big party! Here are few pictures from the party . . .

Happy Birthday to you, Madison!!
Sweet girls

Preston loved his time playing in the pool

We had a great day visiting with family and wishing Madison a happy birthday!

Congratulations Leslie & Justin!!

The First Dance

Ashley, me, and Lindsey . . we had an awesome time together!

Dave and I with the beautiful bride!

This has been an amazing weekend. Back in November when Leslie asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding I knew it would be a big event filled with lots of fun, but I had no clue how awesome (and exhausting) the weekend would actually be! The fun started Thursday with manicure and pedicures for the bridesmaids. Then, on Friday we all spent time at the Speedway Club covering chairs and setting up things for the reception. The rehearsal and dinner was even more fun and lasted until about 11pm! Saturday morning started bright and early with a quick run and then I was at the church by 9am. After having hair and make up done, we had a delicious feast and dressed for pictures.

The ceremony started at 4pm and ended 82 minutes later! Almost an hour and a half of standing in 4 inch heels on a small step without moving left my feet not just in pain, but throbbing pain that eventually made them completely numb!! We definitely didn't have any clue that the ceremony would be so long (or filled with over 500 people), but it was super meaningful and filled with true worship. Once the new Mr. & Mrs. Prewette had officially been introduced we headed off to the Speedway Club in Concord for the reception. We had a blast dancing and then saw the new couple off around 10pm.

Dave and I were super thankful that his parents were able to come for the weekend and keep the kiddos, which left us with a night away in Concord and a morning to sleep in! Although I was a bit sad today that I wasn't flying away to an exotic location for a week long honeymoon, I have to say that a night of good sleep did a world of good for this mama!

Leslie & Justin, thank you for letting me be part of your special day. I know God has big plans for your ministry together and can't wait to see what He has in store for you both!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

An Adenture at Edventure

On Saturday we took a short trip to Columbia, SC to meet up with Dave's sister and her girls at Edventure Children's museum.

The first exhibit that they played in had just opened and was filled with different set ups of children's books. Here is Preston playing with Peter Rabbit.

Savannah and Preston on the chicka chicka boom boom tree

Preston had to do everything Savannah did!

We explored the top floor all morning and then left for a quick lunch at Jason's Deli. We went back and finished exploring the bottom floor. The kids were so excited to play at the museum for the day, but at dinner they said their favorite part was "playing with Alyssa and Ashley".