Goooo Dawgs! // Our 1st Gym Dawgs Meet

After baby dedication, Finley and I attended our first Georgia Gym Dawgs meet! This is another thing that I've been wanting to do for quite some time now. Like, for years. And every year, I say that I'm going to buy tickets and it never happens. 

So one weekend Whitney and her family went and everything just went from there and we got our own tickets. 

After church, Shane took us thru the drive thru to get food, we got back to the house, she finally woke up from her nap, I changed while he changed her in the car and we were on our way. Of course, it wouldn't be true Hopper fashion if we weren't late and due to traffic we were. I think we missed a whole segment of the vault routine. 

I finally got parked, me and Finley walked for what seemed like FOREVER, we found our gate, Whitney and Brynn found us, we got something to drink and finally got to our seats. OMG what a hike.

I felt so bad we were late and it truly seemed like we were there for 30 minutes. There was a lot going on around the coliseum that day too.. a baseball game and something else.

For what we did make it there for, it was SO much fun and I can't wait to get back! We have wondered what Finley will do when she gets older and gymnastics has been brought up in conversation. She enjoyed it too! The music and the lights and she seemed very engaged in what was going on. I didn't quite know how she would react just sitting and watching for her age especially but she did so good!

I've tried to find activities that we can do together before FSH gets here and I'm so thankful to have this memory with Finley.  I will cherish it for all time!

That Time We Held a Wedding on Our Farm

Shane and I have made a little talk about turning our wedding site into a wedding venue. And we didn't have to wait too long for that to happen! One of our friends contacted us before Shane started traveling for summer ball about their wedding in July. Their other plans had changed, they moved the wedding date up from October, and was interested in having it where we got married at the pond.

They were pleased with everything, did a little work in their spare time to get the site ready, and then there was a wedding!

It was absolutely gorgeous! It did rain a little but that did not put a damper on this sweet couple, Dylan and Marlana.

I was even asked to do hair for them but I had already booked a wedding that day in my hometown for another bride. I got back home just in time to see them taking a few pictures in the front yard, me and Shane got wedding ready, and made it just in time before the ceremony started. It was beautiful! Here are a few shots from the photographers facebook page. 

photography: On Your Mind

Birthday Party + Lots of Kisses

This past Saturday, Fin and I made our way to Brynn's 4th birthday party. It was a Super Girl theme and at Brynn's request, Donut's were the food of choice. It was SO adorable! Her 4 year pictures were awesome as well.. princess and super girl theme!

It ended up being a little overcast which I thought turned out great because it wasn't smoldering hot like it has been. Finley enjoyed herself as well! I got her suited up in her bathing suit, which everyone had a fit over, and we made our way to the water! She loves the pool, as I thought she would because she really enjoys bath time so much.

She found lots of toys scattered about and a water table that she had a great time splashing in too.

Daddy was out of town, so I always try and send him pictures to keep him updated on Miss Fin. So here she is trying to wave at him.

After playing on the water table and in the pool, we found the pebbles and, well, I guess we could get this child a bag of pebbles for her birthday! She turned into Miss Busy Bee picking the pebbles up, putting them in the first chair, then placing them in the second chair, then back to the first and then she put them back where she found them on the ground. It was hysterical to watch! I think she could've sat here forever.

Love these chunky thighs!! I could just eat her up.

Her new thing is to walk holding only one hand and she can get going pretty fast! I know it shouldn't be too long before she is going to be on her own.

And I know she is mine but this is just too precious not to share... Fin and Brigg's meet again and OH MY GOODNESS Finley would not take her hands off of him! She just LIT UP when Whitney brought him over to us and she just hugged and gave him tons of kisses. 

The. Sweetest. Thing. Ever. 

We were all cracking up!

Brigg's had to lean in and give her one too!

I know, how many pictures can I post of them smooching? Babies are just precious.

At the car when we were trying to leave, Finley got a little irritated that she wasn't right next to Brigg's. And the kisses just continue!!

I think Brigg's had had enough but Fin was making sure the other gals knew he was hers! ;)

After the pool party, we stopped by to see La La for a little bit!

We had a great time catching up and visiting!

Of course, we had to find some cartoons since Finley found the remote. She had fun with the puppies too! And, I think Walker was trying to protect Finley from Indie at times. At one point, Finley squeeled tho and Walker went running! Ha! I don't think he knew what to think at all!  (Walker is Amber's Boxer and Indie is a Rott mix(?) Sweetest dogs ever!)

From Miss to Mrs

A week ago yesterday, this sweet friend changed her last name! 

It was a beautiful wedding and speaking of beautiful, does Bre just not look stunning?

I'm in LOVE with her gown!

Bre did such a great job of getting together all of the decor .. The Friday before, a couple of us from the salon, one of her sisters, and myself, met Bre and helped her get everything set up. 

This cake was gorgeous and Shane said it was delicious!

Bre had me in charge of all the chalkboards.. no pressure now! I was a googling machine trying to find the perfect fonts and ideas for all of them.

I love these coke and pepsi bottle holders too.. they were her Dad's.

Hard to see it, but I also wrote everyone's name for the table seating on the windows..

All ready to go! I did her hair and makeup. Such an easy day and she was so laid back!

Hanging out with Bre before as long as we could.

The ceremony was short but it was very sweet and beautiful.

And it was this sweet girl's birthday! She actually had her party yesterday... A couple details from that in my next post!

Bre, your Big Day was absolutely gorgeous and I was so thankful and blessed to be apart of it!

Many blessings to you and your hubby!