S & N Wedding Day

Yesterday was the wonderful event when Stephanie Wurtz became Stephanie Meredith! I was honored that I got the invitation to participate and be apart of their big day. We started by meeting at Kristin Stegeman's house and her sister Kelly did our make up. She is awesome at putting peoples make up together. We looked good, thanks to her. Once that was finished and we were dressed we headed over to the church. The BEAUTIFUL bride then showed up and we helped her get into her dress. She was one of the most beautiful brides. We went to the lodge, where the reception was going to be held for pictures. It was a little cold out but sunny and a great photo spot. We all got to ride a trolley back to the church for the wedding. The ceremony was wonderful and both of them held themselves together very well. We all got to ride the trolley then from the wedding to the reception. This was probably the last wedding were I am friends with the bride and the groom. Since we all went to school together it was great because we new tons of people.
There was even a photo booth at the reception, with props. It was so much fun going in and taking fun pictures. Patyon came to the wedding and the first part of the reception. Mema and Poppop came and picked her up to spend the night with them once we called them. I danced all night long practically and had so much fun with all my girlfriends that I don't get to see that often. We enjoyed every second. Today Steph and Neil are off on their honeymoon, laying on the beach happy and in love. Starting their wonderful life together as husband and wife. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.

Bridal attendants

Wedding Party!

Blushing bride

Steph

What a beautiful smile

Wedding cake

first dance as husband and wife.

HATS

A couple of weeks ago I went to a bow party that a girl from work had. I have never been to a bow party before but they are very fun. She makes bows of many different sizes and colors and you can get them made to match any outfit that you have. So while we were there Payton was putting on everything she could get her hands on and we came home with bows, hats, and a too-too. She had a great time modeling for everyone.

What a cute little girl

Dining Room Makeover

So last weekend we finished painting the dining room. Thank goodness we do like the brushed pearl that we said we were going to put in the dining room. The hardest part was painting the ceiling, but we got it all done. The brushed pearl was a lot of fun, and I like the way it looks. I am getting really sick of painting but getting closer to being finished.

MORE PAINTING

When we decide to do something at the Lyman house there is not much time before we make sure we get it done. Yeah I am sure most of my good friends and family know how patient I am(not). We got the family room repainted and part of the entry way and we have also painted the dining room. I started with a new technique that I was shown at the paint store. Yeah he said it was really easy and would look great. Whatever, not so easy and totally look terrible. So by the end of the evening Mitch and I went to buy different paint so that we could fix what I already tried to do. We got the first coat on the whole room but it is a 3 step process so we aren't done yet. The room is going to have a brushed pearl look to it, I hope that we like it because I don't want to have to redo it a 3rd time. Once we have the finished product I will take some pictures and share with who ever is interested in seeing.

Labor Day Weekend

For the holiday weekend I gave myself a project to work on. I have finished my first wood makeover. I bought a kid table and 4 chairs a while ago from someone. It needed some work done to it, it was pretty beat up.
I sanded down the table and chairs and then decided to paint the table white and to paint each chair a different color. Orginally the chairs were 2 pink ones and 2 purple ones. Now I painted one pink, purple, blue and green. Now Payton has a table to color at or eat, do whatever she wants and she doesn't have to mess up my table. I had some good helpers along the way. My mom helped me a couple different times, my dad helped me with the top of the table and Mitch helped paint chairs one day. It was a lot of fun and I think it will get a lot of use over the years.

Payton by her new table

ABC's

Last night after dinner we did our typical nightly routine. I cleaned up Payton and then she played while we finished cleaning up the kitchen. She played with her puzzles and then she crawled up stairs and I followed for bath time. This is one of her favorite things so she is always excited about it. We grabbed some P.J's and into the bath. We washed hair and body and we have letters that stick on the wall in the tub. She always plays with them and I tell her the letter and what color it is. She doesn't really ever pay attention, but last night was much different she was very interested. As I said the letter and held it up she repeated me, I was amazed. We went through the whole alphabet. There were a couple that didn't come out just right like "W" for example but she did so well. It was so cute to hear her say all the letters. There is always a first time for everything and I am glad that I was there to hear her say her letters for the first time. Always such a proud mommy.

House guest

Since last Monday we have had a few extra people sleeping at our house. Some really good friends of ours are temporarily homeless because they sold their old house but the their new house isn't finished yet. We have the wonderful company of their two oldest children Carrie and A.J. They are staying with us during the school week so they each can have their own room with a bed and their own bathroom. It has been so great having them around, Payton is loving it, thinking they are there for her entertainment. It feels so weird having the house full, but nice at the same time. They will be here for the next month. I have even spoiled them and made breakfast a couple mornings. It has been really fun and love having them with us.