The Coolest Party

I finally have something to post for Blue Monday.

We have just gotten back from a fabulous wedding weekend at the beach.
Rob & Brandi took care of  all of the wedding details (photos to come). We got to plan the 'coolest party' for the night before the wedding.
Since it was a destination wedding for everyone, we wanted to have a casual evening for family and friends. A chance for everyone to mingle and get to know each other.

I couldn't have done it without my A-team of helpers. Even Hope was a big help. . . and she is the cutest as she is resting before the party.

This was an area that is poolside at Caribe. We swooped in as folks went in for the afternoon. Throwing out table cloths to claim our party space. A party banner helps!

We decorated with pinwheels and giant bubble wands. Perfect for the poolside, since the kids were all wanting to swim. The adults were close enough, but could enjoy their evening too.
Such a fun night.

The weather was perfect (compared to the rainy evenings all week prior). Even the sunset cooperated.

We had made a bucket of sand and kerosene burners for a s'more station. (what kind of dessert can you serve when the bride is a pastry chef ??? )
It was a great way to end the evening . . . And begin the wedding weekend.

Don't forget to check in at Smiling Sally for more blues and Coastal Charm for her 'Show and Share'.
Y'all enjoy ~

Sandi

PhotoHunt ~ Wed

The PhotoHunt for today is 'wed'

 I have lots of photos of our wedding last weekend . . . one of my favorites is this selfie pic.

I think their cake topper looks a lot like them.
More photos of both to come!

Check for all the other Photos of 'Wed' on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi

PhotoHunt ~Time

The PhotoHunt for this week is Time ~
This photo was from YEARS ago . . . 1975 to be exact.
You can see that I was raised in a All American, Flag waving family.
Proud to be raised as a military brat.

How time passes!

The 4th of July still is a big holiday for us. We used to Always go to the beach, but this year I am escaping the heat and headed to Boston.

This year we will be celebrating the 4th on the North River.

Check for all the other Timely Photos on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi

PhotoHunt ~Cherished

The PhotoHunt for today is 'Cherished'

This photo is about 25 years old. My dad 'The Col.' back in the day when he loved the beach and my sister who still loves the beach.
We are still going to the very same beaches these days.

The more it changes . . .

The more it stays the same.

Many, Many years of cherished memories.
Check for all the other Cherished Photos on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi

Details~Details~Details

I love the little details that go into making a wedding unique and special.
Brooke's wedding had so many special little details . . . and so many people who made the evening a success.

Happy Bride  . . . toasting her happy groom with a chilled glass of chocolate milk and hamming it up with her niece and nephew, the flower girl and ring bearer.

Love a girl who will wear Toms on her wedding day!

This was such a special day for us . . . we were able to sit back and be proud of the woman Brooke has become. It has been a journey, and she is a blessing to everyone she meets.

Every little detail at Matthews Manor was awesome.

Just imagine this room full of 350+ laughing and dancing people. . . quite the celebration!

This is all trompe l'oeil . . . painted on the wall. Matthews Manor would be a great venue for almost any event.

What ~ What? Even a Krispy Kreme groom's cake. They provided zip-lock bags at the end of the evening if you didn't get your fill.

The Happy couple left under an exciting canopy of 3 foot long sparklers . . . Ready to start their new life in Tennessee.
They will still be wearing their Roll Tide crimson!

Blessings y'all ~
Sandi

Wedding Bliss

Our Beautiful niece Brooke was married last week in a wonderful outdoor wedding (yes. . . in January) The weather was perfect. Every detail was just as they wanted it. The event was held at Mathews Manor in Springville  
They did a wonderful job of making sure things went smoothly. . . Down to the tiniest detail.

It was just the perfect day . . . for everyone involved. Beth bravely walked Brooke down the aisle and handed her over to Casey. Then she and Brooke entertained us all with a Mother-Daughter dance that rocked the house. The send off with 3 foot long sparklers was the perfect ending (or... is that just the beginning?)

I was in charge of the wedding cake topper ~ I tried to make it as close as I could . . . while incorporating those crimson Roll Tide shakers that Brooke wanted.

I missed on the beard! I thought for sure that Casey would be shaving that thing off. (I need to remember that for a FUTURE cake topper)

I will post more photos of the details of the wedding . . . down to the Krispy Kreme groom's cake.
In the mean time, I have to hop over to ETSY to post my newest happy couple in my ETSY shop ~ Gimme Some Sugar Y'all ~
I am linking to my friend's Costal Charm for a little Show and Share!

Y'all enjoy~
Sandi

Travel Tuesday ~ More precious picutures

Travel Tuesday ~
and I get to show more precious pictures from our beach trip

Just to watch Hope discover shells ~ and ride on Pop's shoulders.

Our own special time . . . with LuLu, Lolly and Pop.

And maybe a Christmas List to Santa . . .

I am also joining Our World Tuesday
Y'all enjoy the ride~
Sandi

Traveling for the Holidays

We will be traveling for the holidays . . . a little LuLu time. We will also be meeting family on the coast for some walks on the beach and maybe even some beachy photos.

This is from Charlotte's airport, but I loved the shot.

It's 5 o'clock Somewhere!

 

I am also joining Our World Tuesday
Y'all enjoy the ride~
Sandi

PhotoHunt ~Hero

The PhotoHunt for today is 'Hero'
This is my blog, so I get to pick my hero ~

That would be my dad . . . better known as 'The Col.'

He spent his life in the air ~ even flying the U2 over Cuba back in the 60's.

Later, flying kites on the beach with the kids . . .
He will always be MY Hero

Check for all the other Hero Photos on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi

Traveling to the Rivah Cottage

Last weekend I took a quick trip to Boston . . . Actually to the Rivah Cottage on the 'South Shore'

The river rises at high tide and this grass is under water, as the tide flows back to the ocean it leaves these waves of green grass. The marsh is beautiful this time of year.

(Pronounced "Mahsh" )
Summers in New England are perfect.

Imagine this Lovely view every morning with your coffee ~

I am also joining Our World Tuesday
Y'all enjoy the ride~
Sandi

PhotoHunt ~ Engage

The PhotoHunt for today is 'Engage'

Here they are engaged in a game of chess

The chess pieces were almost as big as Dianna

I am not a chess player . . .

So I engaged in taking photos.

Check for all the other Engaging  Photos on The Saturday PhotoHunt
Happy Hunting y'all~
Sandi