Wedding Weekend - Bertt and Bink

My best friend and cousin, Lindsey Talley wed the love of her life, Brett Borm on July 2nd! It was a thrilling weekend. So much love, joy and laughter... and Memphis heat. It was beautiful. 

Friday started off the events.

First up - since this is a soccer family - The First Annual Borm Cup. 

Second - the Bridesmaid's luncheon was held at Acre. The food was delicious.. including goat cheese dates, spicy french fries, and grilled chicken salad. Lindsey gave us amazing gifts - robe, air plant, candle, soap, jewelry dish, and a makeup bag. All wrapped up in a beautiful wicker basket. Too much but I loved all of it. 

Third - Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner - It was at the Millstone Nursery in Memphis. I was skeptical at first because there was no AC, in July, in Memphis. Why does Lindsey hate me... she knows this mama gets hot... very easily. BUT it turned out beautifully and it was a fun filled night. Drinks, Gus's hot chicken, Gibson donuts (OMG!!)

My sweet grandma was ready to part with her bright pink lips! 

She's pretty good at a selfie.

Saturday came quickly! First up, starbucks with dad, and then off to Kimmie's house to get our hair and makeup done by the fabulous Allison and Gloria. We all looked beautiful, especially the bride. 

Then - we sped to Cedar Hall (we were supposed to be there at 3p.. got there at 3:15p thanks to Kimmie's driving!) We changed, cried, took lots of pictures, had more champagne, and it was finally time to get our girl down the aisle. Us bridesmaids were nervous to walk down the aisle, for whatever reason... Lindsey had her moment of prayer and silence... but SHE WAS READY and completely breathtaking. 

Afterwards, we partied, danced, sang, and ate (all the food and cake!!). We lined the road with sparklers.... and Bertt and Bink were whisked away in a gorgeous antique car.  

Stunning! - photo by ME!

The happy couple! They did it!! 

Mom and Me. 

Dad and Me. 

My forever wedding dates... Emma and D

Beautiful weekend for 2 great people. #berttandbinkgethitched

2nd Birthday Minnie Party

It was a hot hot hot (did I mention hot?) Saturday on June 25th! The theme was of course Minnie, her favorite character and best friend. Pink, black and white decorations filled the pavilion at Owl Creek Park in Brentwood, along with a ton of food, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, friends and family. It was the BEST day! Emma knew it was HER birthday party and I believe, by looking at her face, she loved every second of it.

All her grandparents came to celebrate. Of course - left to right - PawPaw, Grammy, Emma/Minnie chair, GiGi, and Papa. 

Had to get one of just us! Partying is a serious job... apparently! I swear she had a good time!

There was lots of playing, which was so much fun to watch. My best friend Dani and her babe Audrey (the brunettes in the pic below) came in from Chattanooga. Love them. We get to have a slumber party with Audrey on the 15th. I'm nervous/excited/anxious... did I mention nervous?!

Emma loved her cupcakes, but while we were singing Happy Birthday to her, she wanted NO part of it. It's my party and I will cry if I want to.... once the song was over she was fine and gobbled her cupcake up! Jess got it on video. I can't stop laughing. 

JAK and our babes - left to right - Jess/RL, Me/Emma, Alli/Audrey... and Clementine :)

Hearing Emma get so excited to open presents was my favorite part of the day. Her squeal, laugh, say "Minnie". It was the cutest!

Uncle Cody and Aunt Ashley got her a Minnie Chair, it was probably her FAVORITE gift of the day. She kept carrying it around like a doll baby, laying on, and then finally figured out that she could actually sit on it... like a chair. My child, I swear. 

Needless to say, Emma had a great birthday filled with laughter, gifts, food, and friendships! Who me? I'm 2? Yep....Cant believe we have a 2 year old! #timeisathief