September 2011 Continued

 The fun didn't stop after the reception. We headed out to White's City, a tiny "town" at the foot of the Carlsbad Caverns. Uncle Joe D. and Papa have made huge improvements on the place. Including these Aliens...Ha...what tourist wouldn't want a pic by these?

 We did some arrowhead hunting,

which proved successful!

 Found lots of fun critters, thanks to Uncle Matt. Here is a collared lizard.

 Uncle Joe.D let us pick out whatever we wanted from the convenience store. Dream come true!

Holly and I in the ruins above the city.

The kids got to scream as loud as they could in one of the water towers.

 Matt and a glossy snake.

 Daisy and the racer snake...I think.

 Just when you think the fun is over, there is a little water park to play in. The cousins had blast together.

 Holly and Muffin.

 Later we had a Papa party at Meme and Papa's house. Just like old times.

I am so grateful that my kids were able to swim in the pool I grew up playing in every summer.

Good times in New Mexico!

Back in Cali, Daisy enjoys olives,

The girls have fun cleaning the tub,

Daisy even set aside her princess accessories to join in the fun.

Holly continues to get cuter and cuter at 6 months old.

September 2011

We were able to attend my little brother's wedding. It was a HOT day in Albuquerque, NM. The girls were very tempted to jump in the fountain.

My cousin Mikey holding Holly with Sean and the girls.

Two of my cute nephews Jay and Ridge and Daisy thinking about that nice refreshing fountain.

Seth and his new bride Krista (who we adore). Lily giving uncle big hugs.

All of the nieces and nephews. Daisy was freaking out but I really wanted her to be included so there she is hovering in all her glory.

The Jenkins brothers. My dad (Nick) with my Uncle's Vance and Joe D.

My Dad, Grandma Hand(mom's mom), Meme(dad's mom) and my Mom.

Meme and my oldest sister Jamey.

My siblings.

They were married on my birthday so at the after dinner party the crew at Rodizios sang me a birthday song.

It started to rain on the way back to the car. I miss those warm, rainy NM storms.

The next day we went to the Dinosaur Museum and then drove back down to Carlsbad for the wedding reception.

We had fun with the decorations...

These were my Great Aunt Marie's wedding gloves.

My momma.

Lily, Daisy and Zoe(my cousin Ambers daughter).

After greeting the beautiful couple, you walked out to the back yard.

This doesn't do it justice but it was beautiful! Hanging candlelit jars were floating above the tables.

My mom ordered this cake and had me decorate it (minus the damask rice paper). I think it turned out pretty with a touch of vintage elegance. 

I really loved the monograms but they are hard to see here. sJk. 

Cute Sean and Holly.

The happy couple.

I wish my other sister, Sariah, could have been there too! We sure could have used your help. Thank goodness for Costco's wholesale flower shop!