Miranda & Joel - May 24, 2008

I had intended to share some pictures of Joel & Miranda's wedding before now, but hadn't really had the chance to pick the shots I wanted to share. It was a fun night complete with Skittle covered tables at the reception!

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Busy afternoon

After church today Adam and I went to town to buy pavers to put down for a patio like we did at our old house. After a stop at his parents house we spent the rest of the evening trying to level the ground and lay pavers. Dwight was kind enough to help out! We got everything done that we could for the time being. I'll taken pictures when it's all done. Then I think I'll have to throw a party to celebrate my new patio! Any reason is a good reason for entertaining!

Happy Anniversary us!

Yesterday was our 3rd anniversary! On Tuesday morning Adam was a little ahead of the game woke up in the morning and said, "Happy Anniversary." I turned to him and said, "It's tomorrow." He tries so hard.

Yesterday evening we met at Lone Star and had dinner and then went to see the Indiana Jones movie. It was a very good time. We hadn't been to a movie in a theatre together since anniversary #1. That's bad. We should probably go on more dates.

When we were out of the movie we noticed we both had missed calls from his parents. A little nervous to find out what it was all about we listened to our messages. As it turns out they were calling to let us know that there was a propane leak at the propane place 3 miles from out house. At that point in time they were not even letting Dwight and Cindy into their home. Even though I liked the adventure flick, the last thing I needed was to have an adventure of my own by having my house explode.

By the time we were on the rode we called and found out that we could go home. I was so glad. I hate sleeping somewhere other than my own home totally unprepared.

Weddings galore!

Erin and Jesse are getting married, and I was recently asked to be in the wedding! What an honor! They are getting married really close to my house at a place in the country in Inman in September. I can't wait to be a part of the prep and planning!

Leah and Joe got engaged last week as well! I get to be a part of that wedding too! They will be married in Colorado probably next April.

I am so excited for these wonderful couples. They are perfect for each other. What a happy feeling knowing that your friends have wonderful men that will love, respect and support them in everything they do for the rest of their lives.

The graduate

Last weekend Adam and I went to Lawrence for Rachel's graduation. She graduated from KU with her Masters in Social Work. We went up on Saturday evening and walked to the campus to see the Social Welfare building. We also got to see the lab where Ben grows DNA. He's a real scientist. I'm very impressed by what he is doing.

After only a little bit of time with them Adam and I drove to his sister's house in Leavenworth. Rowan was asleep, but we got to visit with Tyler before he left for work, and Emily until we went to bed. We got to spend the next morning playing with Rowan! He is the cutest nephew I've ever had!

We left a little before noon to get to the hooding ceremony for Rachel, who, by the way, was Phi Alpha eligible. We got there just in time! The ceremony was very nice. The speaker was The Honorable Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver, II. He is Emily and Joel's representative. He gave a good speech. I enjoyed it very much. After the ceremony we, Erin, Jesse, Emily, Adam and I found Rachel and her fam and Shawn for a few pictures.

We took off after the ceremony, ate lunch and headed home. I was sad that we didn't get to stay for the party that evening. They went to the Cheesecake Factory in KC. I hear it was a good time.

I will miss my sweet little Rachel. Her being in Lawrence and me in McPherson has been a nice way to ease from living together to her being 650 miles away. I know we'll be fine. We maybe just need to have a little more prep time before our visits from now on. Congratulations baby girl! I'm so very proud of you!

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Beauty in my own backyard