Baby Livi's Christening

Pumptoberfest 2010

Another successful Pumptoberfest! Can't wait 'til next year!

Andi, Marissa, Diane, Mariel, & I in the apple orchards

Al in the pumpkin patch

The Leonard family in the corn maize

Mariel, Jon, Paul, Marissa, Andi, Mia, & Diane in the Maize

Matt, hiding in the corn

Carving Pumpkins


Dahla chasing darts

Not quite the turnout of last year, but there's always next year!

Best Surprise Ever!

Matt and I went to the UFC Fight Expo with Rey & Tina yesterday at the Hines Convention Center. I hoped that Chuck Liddell would notice me while I was there and pull me out of the crowd but somehow, he didn't see me! Regardless, Matt and I did get to take our picture inside the octagon! Better yet, when we came home, I found that I have the most fantastic fiance in the world, and he threw me an amazing surprise 27th birthday party. I was completely blown away. I went down to the basement to get something out of the freezer and about fifty people were in my basement.
I have to thank my friends and family for helping Matt with the planning and for keeping their mouths shut and not letting it slip for the six weeks he planned it! It was so fabulous to have so many important people there for me. For those that were there for me, I can't tell you how much it meant to me to have each and every one of you there with me! Thank you!

Me & Joshy - my bestest since Kindergarten!
Di, Jax, Riche, & I
Cassidy
Sam definitely gets the award for traveling the farthest in one night!
Langs, Joshy, Mel, Cole, Di, & Mike
UFC
Me & Cole

Joshy, Cole, & Jax: Typical Party Animals

Kid Rock & Bon Jovi

Matt and I don't go to many concerts, but we had the opportunity to see Bon Jovi for pretty cheap and couldn't turn it down. What a show he puts on!

Tailgating with Jax & Mel in the truck
Matt avoiding the rain
Joshy & Mel

Joey & Celina's Wedding

Matt's uncle Joey married his beautiful wife Celina today. The wedding was beautifully done & as always, it was fantastic to see the family. Love this family.

Jake & I

Matt's cousin Jennelle & I

Matt & his two sisters, Corey & Shannon

Love of my life
And of course - Mr. & Mrs. Willard!

Happy 1st Birthday, Abbi!

I don't have any brothers or sisters (biologically speaking), but I do have some great girlfriends, one of whom has given me the most beautiful niece (and another on the way!!). Although Abbi lives in Tennessee with her Mommy & Daddy & their dogs, I was able to see her on Father's Day for her 1st birthday party! I can't believe last July, she was just this little itty bitty thing. I can't actually believe that we're old enough to be having babies and houses and weddings and whatnot... but I guess we are. She's proof!

Last July
This June - at her birthday party!

Independence Day

Happy Fourth of July! This year didn't seem so Independence Day-like to me. Growing up, it was tradition for me to spend the day in Winthrop with some of my "family" and watch them dress like goofballs for the parade in the morning, stay on the beach and eat all day, and watch the fireworks at night. Now that I am grown up (supposedly), the Fourth is Matt's birthday. The past few years, Matt & I have only attended the parade & then headed off to do his birthday stuff. This year, we opted out of the parade & decided we'd head to Winthrop for the fireworks. I was psyched to be there for them, but it didn't feel like the 4th, being able to sleep in & hanging around the house during the day without seeing the fam dressed up in the most ridiculous costumes ever! Regardless, we had a really nice day. Matt's family came over for a little birthday cookout & it was nice to see everyone & spend time with them. Then we headed into Winthrop with my parents for what turned out to be some AMAZING fireworks.

My cousin Anthony taking a picture of the rainbow
The rainbow
I sat at the picnic table in the backyard & didn't use the zoom. This plane was surprisingly far away compared to how low they usually fly.
Sunset
Balcony view, Twisted Tea, Sunset, Harbor, Fireworks = Heaven
Sitting on the balcony, watching the explosions

Happy Birthday Lang!

Langley turned 27 this month, and our house became the place to be again. It's really nice having everyone together, & I'm really thankful that we were lucky enough to find a house with the space for our friends to come & visit.

Happy Birthday Beth & Rey!

For the occasion of two of Matt and I's nearest and dearest, we had a little get together at the house. I hope it was as much fun for them as it was for us! Happy Birthday guys!

Rey's UFC Cupcake Pull-Apart Cake

Beth's Rose Cupcakes

Jen & Josh


Beth & Coop

Langs, Mia, & Beth

Beth & Derek