Great Smokey Mountains

One of the best things we did on our honeymoon was visit the Great Smokey Mountains. It was the first time both of us remembered seeing real mountains. We took a ride up a lift and got "stuck" because of a storm. But it made for some super cool pictures.

Josh had a great time taking pictures as this cloud come up out of the valley and rolled over this hill.

Sibs

I used to look at Grandma Cook's sibling picture and try to figure out the Great Aunts' and Uncles' names. I remember learning the boys by how much/little hair they had. I only knew the girls because I could remember meeting them. 

I wonder how our grandkids will tell us apart in fifty years?

Girls

Judith and the kids are here for a summer visit. Kaelyn and Janessa came over to my house for an afternoon play date. The ohhhs and ahhs over the doll house were fabulous.

My favorite quote of the day was regarding the bathroom. One of the girls asked to use it, but when she saw it (its still in a rough state) she turned around and said very sweetly, "I guess I'll just hold it."

Ben and Stacey

My friend Ben is getting married today! I'm so happy for him and Stacey. It has been fun to see their relationship and I look forward to seeing what God has in store for them. 

Here is the gift I embroidered for them.

pillowcases with purple (her favorite color)

Shis-ka-bobs

One of our best wedding gifts was a charcoal grill. Josh has been learning all kinds of new techniques. A recent dinner was these shis-ka-bobs. He just spread some Terriaki sauce on them while he grilled, and they were FANTASTIC!

And the dish was from Aunt Gera

Tip #2

Tip #2

Ask your adorable nieces and nephew to be your little flower girls and ring bearer.

Also you'll need a FAST photographer. Faster than an almost 2 year old ring bearer.

Wedding Advice

Since I have just finished planning my wedding I thought maybe I should record some tips.

Tip #1

Have at least four sisters you can ask to be in charge of important things. Like dresses and cake.

This is THE BEST team I had to help me prepare for my wedding.