Kelly's Wedding

Kelly is Kelly Phelps, yea!!! The wedding was beautiful and I can't believe it's already over! Life was crazy from the moment I arrived in town. Dad picked me up and dropped me off at a bar for some karaoke with the girls. Kel and I sang our Irving Berlin movie favorite, "Sisters" from "White Christmas" and then Kelly, Lindsey and I sang "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." It was a blast.

There were lots of helpers on hand on Friday to get everything ready and then the fun really kicked off at the rehearsal and dinner following. Kelly and Ben seemed so young-looking that night, but the next day they didn't seem all that young-looking to me. It was just beautiful!

Enjoy the pics, there is so much to share as we've had our week in St. Louis and now we're headed out West. Look for more to come!

Half-Packed and ready to go...

No taxi honking it's horn, but I'm ready to go. Well, I will be on Thursday. So far things are wrapping up nicely for my practicum. I have just a few more sessions to conduct and my reflection paper to write. By the end of the week I'm planning on having everything wrapped up in a neat little bow. :) The tubs are getting filled little by little. Actually, the office has just one more to fill and then probably two for the kitchen and then some decorative things around the whole house. Sigh...where is Samantha and her wiggly nose when you need her?

I worshipped at CoL for the final time as a member. I have no doubt I will be worshipping there again soon, but Sunday was it as far as my consistent attendance and involvement. I didn't actually get teary this time--even when Pastor Barz called me up for a "God-speed." I've gotten teary the last two weekends, but not this one. Odd. The Next Step had a lovely luncheon at Fire Hut for me. I'm slowly working my way around the groups.

There is no way I'll be able to say good-bye to everyone. Especially now that we've hit my final week. I'm sad that I'll be disappearing on many people, but summer schedules are nuts and I can't expect people to drop their lives for me.

I'm more excited about what is ahead than I am about what I'm leaving. I'm sure that will still be a roller-coaster, but right now my sister's wedding, being with Jason on a daily basis and then Sara Jane's wedding in San Diego are fun and exciting thoughts that help spur me on to finish each project on the list.

Speaking of...time for that reflection paper.

Friday Fun--A Bride Again

My amazing friend Jamie, who did our engagement photos, wanted to add some updated bridal portraits to her portfolio. So, I donned the dress again for an hour or so of absolute fun right near Jamie's home in NE San Antonio. We got out at the train tracks and two gentlemen slowed down and asked if we were in need of assistance. I thought it was very sweet of them. After that it was obvious to all that we were doing a photo shoot. I felt like a model and had a blast! She has a ton more and I'm sure will post them on her blog and website in the coming weeks. These are the few she had time to do before leaving town.