TWO WORDS: 1st word: mozzarella, cheddar {cheese}; 2nd word: everyone gets one once a year with their name on it + ppl eat it {cake}....CHEESECAKE?!?!

this weekend, my brother, sister, her husband + children, and our father all came to visit the hubby + i. we had a really great time eating, fellowshipping with one another, playing games, etc.

for dinner, we had parmesan tilapia, steamed green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, and biscuits. everyone said dinner was really great *turning around so you can pat me on my back*, hehehe; however, i cannot take credit for the biscuits...they were AWESOME!!! my sister + brother introduced the hubby + i to a new brand {can't remember what it's called...will update the post later}.

in celebration of my niece, laikyn's, birthday we had cheesecake {her favorite}. my brother, jt, truly outdid himself with the strawberry topping that he made...it was truly delicious. the best part of it all was that laikyn had no idea that we were gonna surprise her...here are a few pics...

 

after we finished eating dinner + devouring the birthday cheesecake, we played mad gab + then taboo....it was a whole lot of fun! i was very impressed with how well my niece + nephew grasped taboo...they did a really great job of coming up with their own clues! 

we're looking forward to our next family weekend sometime at the end of january. we're truly blessed to be surrounded by the love + support of our family + friends!!!

on this day....

on this day, four years ago...i met the man that would later become my husband. i am so blessed + grateful to experience such an amazing love here on earth...a love that grows even more amazing as we both continue to grow closer to God individually as well as a family.

to my husband, my best friend - i respect you. i love you.

here's how it all started {from the front of our wedding save the date}....

  

{graphic design by www.thebeepaperie.com}

skydiving!

october 1, 2007

 

january 18, 2009 - engagement day!!!

**a little perturbed that my pics won't "center", but hey, guess you can't win 'em all! LOL :)

happy birthday, laikyn!!!!

today is my niece, laikyn's, 12th birthday!!!! it's amazing how time has flown by....she is growing to be such a beautiful, smart, young lady!

enjoy your day, sweet pea! we love you!!! see you this weekend!

happy anniversary to the dunhams!!!!

twenty-three years ago, my sister + her hubby said, "i do!"

here's to many more years of love + happiness!!!

we love you!

FOR SALE: sofa and/or armoire

in consolidating our "pre-marriage" furniture + moving into a new home, some items just didn't make the cut. the hubby + i are in the process of selling a sofa + tv armoire...so, if you're interested in purchasing either or both items - let me know!

sofa - $350

the sofa was purchased about a year ago from american signature furniture for around $600. we are asking $350. the sofa was recently professionally steam cleaned + was in a non-smoking/no pet home. here is a pic of the actual sofa {note: lighting is a bit "off" in the pic below}...

 

tv armoire - SOLD

the armoire will fit up to a 32" television.

if you are interested in/want additional information on one or both of the items....feel free to sent me a message!

happy birthday, braejhan!!!

today is my hubby's little sister's 19th birthday!  here's a pic of her + me at her high school graduation last year.

the pic below cracks.me.up! this is a pic of her bro + i {and unbeknownst to us - her as well} at a mardi gras parade in new orleans in 2008.

enjoy your day, dahhhhhlin - LOVE YOU, lil sis!

MOMMA'S HERE!

i'm super-duper thrilled that my momma is in town for a week! i'm really excited to be able to spend time with her...she was in atlanta for about a year, but moved after my wedding :( i truly miss having her around - she is an amazing woman...with such a kind heart + i am truly blessed to have her as my mother.

here's a pic of her + i while she was helping me get dressed for my wedding. it was only her + i in the room before everyone else came in...it was truly awesome to share those special moments with her. i wish i knew what we were laughing at - but apparently, it was QUITE HILARIOUS ;)

{w. scott chester photography}