Gotcha Day

Four years ago today a white SUV pulls up into our driveway. Inside that SUV was the most precious cargo in the world that was being delivered to my door. There was a sweet smiling little boy and a tiny precious little girl. These two children had started life out a little rougher than others. They were both in the foster care system here in our state. After a long journey through the system there was finally a family that was perfect for them. Ours. I loved these two the moment I saw them a few weeks before. I knew that our journey to be parents was going to be over in these two children. In the past four years there have been ups and downs but even the trials I have never once regretted becoming a parent.
God forms families in so many ways. My children were carried in another woman’s womb. A woman that was not able to care properly for them. But while in her womb the Lord had his hand on these children. He knew there was a family waiting for them and kept the effects of drugs and alcohol of the mother away from them.
I look at my kids so silly and so goofy and so loving, and I have to praise the Lord for everyday I have with them. While they have always been special this last year has been wonderful. My kids have grown out so much this year. Their personalities are so much fun now. My daughter has a comeback for everything and being small still it’s funny to hear. My son has done so much better in school and I see so much of my husband in him. They both have Allen’s love for music and can sing songs all day long.
There are many more years to this journey. I am glad to celebrate gotcha day today with my kids.
(Gotcha= the day we got you)

Michael Jackson

While I know he was not the only icon to pass away yesterday. While my sympathies go out to the Facett family and friends I was not a Charlies Angels fan (I was young when it was out). MJ was a hit while I was growing up. I danced and sang his songs all through my childhood and teens. I think it would be hard to find someone that has never tried to moon walk or a few of the thriller moves. Don't try to visualize me moon walking it was not good. I am not happy with the choices he made later in life but its still a part of my childhood gone. So to his family and children I hope this all gets settled soon and they can move on and learn to live without him.

On a side note my husband is hoping the rumors are true that he willed Paul McCartney the Beatles catalog he bought some time back.

Pro Pics of Katy and Ed

Thanks to Travis and his team for these great photos. Check him out at Rebel with a Camera

Photos Rachel and Justin.

Lisa with Now and then photographey has a sneak peak up on her blog and told me to grab any of the photos to share with you all. So here are a few enjoy them. And check out the rest at her blog.

Rachel and Justin June 13th 2009

Well by this time you are probally tired of Star Hill Weddings, but let me just say that its such a great venue and I love working out there. I am so glad my brides that have picked it have found me and let me be a part of their special day out there. Adam the owner out there is so great. I can't thank him enough for all he did to make this wedding special. He really went above and beyond. One thing that I love is how versital the venue is. Every wedding I have done out there has been diffrent from the next. I don't like doing cookie cutter of copy cat weddings. There may be some aspects that are similar or overlap here and there, but all in all I want every wedding to be its own adventure and I was a little worried when I found out I would have three weddings out there in about a month apart from each other. Other than wishing I have rented a vacation house for the week as often as I have been there this last week I am loving being out there.

Rachel and Justin were such a cute couple. They got ready out at SHR and took some photos before heading over to the church.

After a short wait and guest were seated the family began to make its entrance and then the Bridal party. Finally all eyes were on the back doors that were decorated with two beautiful wreaths from the Last Petal (who did all the floral work for the wedding and reception). The doors opened for all to see Rachel. She was just glowing.

I headed back to SHR to make sure all the details were ready. Some last minute clean up of boxes and we were ready for the guest. Pink Avacado had all the drinks and appitizers ready. Krissys Cakes had their beautiful cakes in place. My staff (thanks Nery and Synda) had the drapes hung centerpeices on candy bar set up family photos put out and everything was ready to go.

As the first guest showed up Fred with encore entertainment had the music going in the street the school house and some in the bar as well.

Lisa with Now and Then photography and her husband and secod shooter got there with the guest pretty quickly and snapped a few more family and bridal party shots before we kicked the night off.

I had a great time and I think the could and family did as well.

Other vendors: Olden Lighting, Premiere Rentals, RR Limobus, Makeup and Hair, Specs if I have missed anyone please let me know my mind is in allergy fog today.

Photo post soon to follow

ehow.com

remember eons ago I was asked to film for Expert Video? Well they were bought out by Ehow.com. And so all my videos are up there. I have not watched all of them yet, but the few I have watched I have learned a few things. I need to talk slower. I need not flip my hair out of my face. And I still need to loose more weight. At the expense of looking silly here is a link to all the videos if you want to watch any of them. I had less than three minutes to convey a wealth of knowledge on these topics. If you want more information or details on any topics.

http://www.ehow.com/members/ev_48807bfe-b918-4889-8407-140dac9d774f.html

Need your help.

I got a voice mail this afternoon from a Bride by the name of Jennifer with her wedding next year in Austin. She is not from the Austin area it sounds like. I think she was calling from a cell phone because her number is completely garbled. I have tried listening to it all over the house and outside and down the street all the places my phone works great and its the same thing, so I think its on her end. I would love to talk to her, but without a number I can't.
So how can you help?
Well if you know Jennifer and told her about me then please call her and let her know what happened or pass on her number to me.
If you happen to see a post on one of the web-boards about a Jennifer looking for a wedding planner/Coordinator let her know somehow that I did not get her number. (i know my Knot brides and Wedding Bee Brides talk about me off and on not sure of any other boards that my name is being mentioned.
Or
If you are Jennifer and following my blog please call me back or email me and let get together. I do want to talk to you.
Becky