Bonnie's Wedding

Last Saturday my cousin Bonnie got married. The girls LOVE going to weddings - especially getting to dance! They danced the night away - a lot of times it was just Cami and Syd on the dance floor, but they didn't care!

Cami and Syd looking cute in their outfits from Uncle Nick and Aunt Liz

YMCA!

Cami, Kylie and Syd This picture has a bit of a story... Sydney chair danced a good chunk of the evening. She kept getting poop cramps out on the dance floor while she was shaking her groove thang. Well, she didn't want to leave for even 5 minutes to go to the bathroom, so she would sit in this chair when she would get one and chair dance until it went away. She then would get back up and dance, dance, dance - uh oh, get another poop cramp and chair dance until it went away. This went on for a majority of the evening. We got a good laugh from it, but she was very adamant about not leaving the dance floor! Me with my beautiful girls. Here is Clay and Kristie. We are very proud of Clay - last night he graduated from the St.Louis Police Academy - he is now a St. Louis Police Officer. CONGRATULATIONS, please stay safe!!!!

Apple Pickin'

Sunday after church, we headed out to Eckert's Orchard for apple picking with the Morra Family. The girls had an absolute blast. This was our first time actually riding the tractor out to the orchards and picking our own apples off the trees. Every other year we have went it has been so dusty out that we just decide to get the apples out of the bins rather than take the chance of fighting the dust with the girls asthma. Not this year! We couldn't have asked for better weather! It was gorgeous! After Eckert's we headed to our normal Morra/Walter hotspot for lunch - McDonalds! Then, off to the park for some more play time. That evening mom and dad had us over for my birthday dinner of choice - beef and noodles! Always a family favorite!

Here the kids are getting ready for the tractor ride.

Off we go! Syd found her first apple! Cami wanted in on the action! All the kids showing off their prize apples, Luke couldn't wait to tear into his! Family Photo Opp! How lucky are we to have such a tall daddy?!?! We got the best pick of the apples!

Speechless....

Well... you all got me. I was totally surprised and totally shocked. My surprise party was wonderful and thanks to you all for making it happen. I've been very blessed in my life. I have a wonderful husband, 2 beautiful daughters, a fantastic family and a great group of friends. A person couldn't ask for anything more. My first 30 years have been magical and it's because I have each and every one of you in my life. Thanks to all of you.

A Birthday Celebration!

Last night was wonderful. We went to dinner to spend time with Amy, Grace and Aunt Sue and it turned into an all out birthday bash (tiara and all - thank you Kristie..[insert sarcasm]...)! Luckily Papa Vito's wasn't too crowded last night and the weather was gorgeous, otherwise I don't think the place could have held us all! I am very blessed to have such a wonderful, loving family!!

Me and my hunny bunny.

Grace and I. Isn't she a doll!!!!

Kris and I - me trying to look skinny....

A few of the Weier/Manning girls. Kristie, Amy, me, Shelly and Nicole

CHEERS! Syd, Cami and Kylie

Fantastic Weekend Getaway!

We had the most wonderful weekend. We went away for the weekend to Oak Terrace Golf Resort and Spa in Pana, IL. It was absolutely gorgeous! We went with our good friends Joe and Tia. Friday night we had a wonderful dinner, Joe cooked great ribeye's and Tia made me a delicious birthday surprise. Saturday, the guys golfed 36 holes while Tia and I got pampered at the Spa with a stone massage and a spa pedicure. When we were finished we joined them on the golf course - just to drive the golf cart! Sunday on the way home, we stopped at a beautiful winery called Willow Ridge near Shelbyville. We couldn't have asked for a nicer weekend. Great weather, great food, great wine, great friends, great spa and so/so golf scores (so I'm told). Here are a few pictures from our trip. A special thanks to my parents for watching the girls for us and also to Jess and Derek for watching Ellie!

This picture was taken on the patio of our townhouse right on the golf course.Tia and I - what a fun weekend!My birthday creme brulee! Oh Yummy!

Us after a few bottles, I mean glasses of wine!

Bob and Joe on the 10th hole - right outside our townhouse.

Oh that robe was soft!!!! How relaxing!

Bring on the pedicures! Our chairs looked out a beautiful lake. It was relaxation to it's finest!

Gotta get a picture so we'll always remember where we stayed!

Willow Ridge Winery.

Grandma turns 79!

Grandma (Meemaw) and Aunt Shirley turned 79 last week, so the Manning/Weier gang got together this past weekend to celebrate! We always have a great time when we are all together. And as always - an awesome food spread!

Happy 79th Grandma!

Scott playing along to Cami and Syd's new game.....
SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Walter Family Fun Time

Last week we went over to Katy and Justin's house to visit with Katy and Jami before they left for Odessa, Ukraine to visit Justin. We had a wonderful evening filled with pizza, cookies, dune buggy rides and good ol' family fun.

Daddy giving Cami a ride

Daddy giving Syd a ride
Cami strolling around Ms. Jami Our sweet baby Noah, he's got the sweetest giggle.
Jamison giving me a good old fashion "CHEESE"
Katy and Jamison have arrived safely in Odessa, minus not having any luggage yet. We are so happy that the Love family is together once again. I'm sure it was a super sweet reunion.