Wow, I didn't realize it's been over a month since I last posted! So many things going on in my life right now, I guess I've pushed blogging to the back burner lately.
Instead of writing, I thought I would just post some pictures (what's new, right?!) ;) of a few of the things we've been up to lately.
A couple of weeks ago we had my sister Rebecca's 16th birthday party. She had such a great time, and is thankful for all of her friends who came and celebrated with her-- one friend even flew down all the way from Colorado! It was the second time for us to meet this sweet young lady in person. She and Rebecca have been pen-pals for many years and have become dear friends throughout the years. Isn't it so neat how the Lord brings us such great friends not only where we live, but also from afar in other states!?
Alright, well, here are some pictures of the party and also from our visit with Abbey. Please excuse there being so many! I am horribly indecisive when it comes to narrowing down photos!
Here we had just arrived home from the airport...a bit tired....and glad to be alive! (long story!) ;)
Rebecca and Abbey...
The next day, there was lots and lots of preparations and decorating to be done for the party!
Here we're helping Rebecca finish up some party favors. And if you haven't noticed already, this is a very rare occasion that you see my hair straight!
More decorating...
The results of our hard labor. ;)
Abbey and Moriah...
Vanessa, Lexi, and I (Gracie in the front)
Hannah, Vanessa, Morgan, Gracie, Emily and I....
Rachel and Lauren...
Hmm. They look like they're up to some mischief....
Group Pictures!
One half....
The other half....
Rebecca and Abbey...
Vanessa and Lexi...
Emily 1....
And, Emily 2!
Morgan and Moriah...
Heidi and Hannah...
my dad really enjoying his food!
The delicious Raviolis Marianna made.
And the Beautiful cake Marianna made as well!
Unfortunately the icing started to melt, and some fell down the sides!
Rebecca and Abbey...
Having a good 'ol time. :)
Glory, Rachel and Moriah...
front to back: Heidi, Hannah, Lauren, Gracie and I
Gracie and I...
Lea...
Morgan and Lexi...
L-R: Glory, Rachel, Moriah, Marissa, Emily and Morgan...
Morgan...
Emily...
Lea, Abbey and Moriah...
Zac and Joshua = Double Trouble.... ;)
Yup, Abbey makes a great dentist patient. ;)
Poor Abbey! You were a great prop! ;)
Hannah...
Lauren...
Emily...
Heidi...
The Birthday Girl!!!
Leah....
Rachel and Marianna...
Rebecca and I...
Morgan and Glory...
L-R: Marissa, Emily, Lauren and Alex...
Abbey and Gracie...
L-R: Rachel, Joshua, Lea and Marianna....
Glory, Marianna and Lauren...
Rebecca opening her gifts....
Love this conversation pic! So typical of us girls! :)
Glory and Rebecca...
Heidi and I...
The b-day girl...sweet 16!
We decided to all take a late night walk.....our poor neighbors!
Yes, we even skipped down "the yellow brick road" ;)
Um, not really sure what to say about this one!
After the party was over we were so blessed to be able to spend several more days with Abbey!
The sun was too bright!
Lea and Abbey....
Abbey and I...
L-r: me, Abbey and Lea...
Abbey....
Lea....
*ahem* yes, we thought ballet skirts would make a nice hat...
LOOK! It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's superman.......er....prince charming?!?
Rebecca and I.....
Abbey and Rebecca...
Rebecca, Abbey and I...
Can you believe they're already putting up all the Christmas decorations?!
They look like little elves....they should've been dressed up.
Rebecca, me, and Abbey...
Lea, me and Abbey...
We were bored, and decided to ride the glass elevator....
And, well, I got a little carried away pushing buttons....
I still don't know what in the world got into me to do that!!
Trying on more hats...
Trying to look sophisticated....
but we couldn't help but laugh.....
We went to an adorable diner for dinner one night! It was so fun....
L-R: Me, Rebecca, Abbey and Lea....
Marianna, Rebecca, me and Abbie...
Rebecca and Abbey...
L-R: Marianna, Abbey, Me and Rebecca...
Having to say goodbye.....was so sad!
On the 13th, it was Lea's 27th birthday.
Us girls went shopping, and later that evening our family went out to dinner.
L-R: Marianna, Lea (the b-day girl) me, and mom
Rebecca, Lea, me and mom
Lea!
My parents with Lea...
Marianna gave her a chef snowman ornament since she's finally learned to cook! ;)
Us four sisters. :)
L-R: Marianna, Rebecca, Lea and I...
Well, I'm thinking this is a record breaking picture post! What do y'all think? I'm sure I have probably almost 200 here! If someone feels like counting how many, I would like to know!
I will try to update again soon.
~Michelle
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I counted 117 pictures! =) I Might be a few off though, I kept getting interrupted while counting.
ReplyDeleteThe party was great. I had a lot of fun.
Josh and I mischievous??? NOOOOO, NEEVVEERR. Except for that one time and the other day and well, ok maybe we are a little mischievous. =P
126!!! That's how many pictures:) Though there may be 3 more that didn't load on my computer.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking through them all, thanks for taking the time to load them :)
Happy Birthday Rebecca and Lea! And no Michelle, I don't think I have ever seen a blog post with as many photos as yours has. It was great! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou've got to be THE BEST at posting myraids of pictures, Michelle!!! But loved every one of them. I'll have to hear that "long story" about on the way to the airport!!
ReplyDeleteHANNAH
Thanks Zac and Marci for counting the pics! That was quite a job. ;)
ReplyDeleteZac, glad y'all had a fun time at the party!
Micah, I will pass on the b-day wishes to Lea and Rebecca. :) I'm glad you enjoyed all the many photos!
Hannah, I'm glad you enjoyed all the pictures too! And, yes, I'll have to tell you that "long story" when we see you next! ;)
Wow, that was a huge gathering for Rebecca's birthday! I had to comment that I was impressed that two of the young men dressed up so nice... uh, interesting choice of shoes though, but they matched nicely. lol
ReplyDeleteLoved all the pics! You guys really know how to have fun! Happy Birthday Rebecca and Lea!!!
ReplyDelete@ JstNotherDay-- Thank you so much for stopping by my blog here on blogger! :) Yes, it was nice they dressed so nicely for her party. :) I think our friends know us by now that we really enjoy dressing up! lol :)
ReplyDelete@Shiloh-- Thank you also for stopping by my blog and for the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures! I will pass on the b-day wishes to Lea and Rebecca. :)