Bridesmaid Luncheon

My sister's Bridesmaid Luncheon was held at City Club in Fort Worth. A family that she babysits for hosted this wonderful event. It feels kind of funny to say she was a babysitter. She's 31 and a teacher so it wasn't like an 18 year old babysitting kids :) She was the perfect person to become a part of their family. She would take the girls to dance, help them with homework, dog sit, house sit, and all of that fun stuff.

City Club was absolutely beautiful. They had multiple rooms where you could hold events. The food was wonderful as well. We started off the afternoon with mimosas that were wonderful. Mini cups of tomato soup with cheese straws was then brought out. Main course was enchiladas, I think. Im not up to par with my Mexican food but I think that's what they were. They weren't the typical enchiladas you'd find at a Mexican restaurant here in Tennessee. They were so delicious and "fancy." Dessert was a plate of mini desserts. It was seriously the best dessert I've ever had.

 Lauren had her own spot at the big table. She was so precious sitting next to the junior bridesmaids (the girls my sister babysits). The little girls didn't last long sitting but they were so so cute with all of the grownups. 

 Rebecca, Charlotte, and Lauren. Lauren misses these 2 girls so much. They played all weekend long and had the best time. Before we go to bed, Lauren has to see Charlotte and Rebecca on the computer. It's so sweet.

 These 3 played while the adults ate and talked. They were so funny dancing and making silly faces.

 This girl is the life of the party. She is so funny and will dance for hours. 

 The hostesses. Emily (mom of the 2 girls), Rebecca (Emily's mom), and the 2 girls, Charlotte and Rebecca. 

Next up: Wedding Day

Lindsay's Bachelorette Party

Before I forget all of the details, I want to document all of my sister's fun wedding activities. I plan to get my blog printed in a book so my kid's can see what we were up to back in the day. 

I flew out to Dallas for 1 night to treat my sister's friends to a fun night on the town. I had my sister pick up food from a catering company that was delicious. We had mini chicken salad sandwiches, a pesto tomato basil torte that was amazing, spinach dip, salad with mini crab cakes, and pita chips. It was so yummy and such a great start to a fun night. 

 I also ordered yummy petit fours and had her pick them up that Friday. They were so good!

 We walked from her house to a local wine cellar to participate in a wine tasting. This place was so so cool. I want to go back pronto! We all sampled 6 wines and then had a glass of our favorite. I ordered 2 big cheese and meat platters to go along with it. It was so good! 

After the wine tasting, we walked to a little hole in the wall bar. It was the perfect Bachelorette Party. It was low key which is all of our styles. It wasn't wild or crazy, just perfect and fun. I was sad to have to wake up early the next morning to head back home but I sure missed my little babies. I never thought Id leave Connor so early but it was almost exactly 24 hours away. Todd held down the fort just fine :)

Highlights Of The Past 2 Weeks

I'm slightly exhausted thinking of all of our fun activities over the past 2 weeks. I thought having Connor would slow us down but I still like to go go go. If I could travel and get paid, I'd be set :) Someone hire me to do that pleaaaase.

Let's see....I've cuddled my little guy a ton. Knowing that he's 99.9% sure going to be our last baby, I really don't like putting him down. 

 My awesome 3 year old has been "striking a pose" for many pictures. Her Aunt Lindsay gave her that super cute outfit for being a flower girl in her wedding. It's one of our favorites for sure. I wish I could be cute wearing clothes like that.

 We drove, yes drove, to Fort Worth for my sister's wedding. We stayed at the Ft Worth Club and loved every second. I felt like we had our own little apartment for a few days. 

 My Papa who is over 80 loved spending time with the kids in Texas. Connor talked and smiled to him for quite a while.

 Lauren, Charlotte, and Rebecca were too cool with their hand gestures at the Bridesmaid luncheon. This was at City Club in Fort Worth. The luncheon was wonderful and hosted by my sister's wonderful friends, Emily and her mother Rebecca.

 Sister with the beautiful hostesses.

 Let's see.....Connor and Todd took a little snooze in the bed one morning as I got ready to get my hair done for the wedding. Lauren was also in the bed. We're one big happy family, I tell ya.

 The beautiful flower girl got "princess hair" for the wedding. Sadly, the bad weather flattened that princess hair like a pancake. It was promptly put in a bun before the ceremony. Those curls sure were pretty while they lasted.

 First Dance....

 You just have got to know that Lauren tore it up on the dance floor for 3 hours straight. My child has moves :) I was so proud. She immediately found the floor and never stopped dancing. She could care less if anyone was dancing with her. She dominated it solo. It was great.

 In her own little world twirling. No one else was on the floor, just my dancing queen.

 Moving on after the wedding.....we headed to Fort Worth to the stockyards on Sunday. We waited to see the longhorns go down the street. What's that called?!?! It's all of 15 seconds.

 Lauren waited anxiously to see the "horsies" aka longhorns.

 No trip to Ft Worth is complete without a visit to Billy Bobs. Yes, I took a baby in a bar. It was great though. Lauren found another dance floor. All she needed were some cowboy boots and she'd be set.

 After the 16 hour drive home, we were a little tired. Lauren is the best big sister ever and likes to be near Connor. She scooted her little seat over to his swing and rested her little foot. Sweet sweet girl.

 Happy 3 months Connor David, a little late. We finally got around to taking his 3 month picture....with big sissy of course. Also, Connor is wearing a little polo shirt and shorts. Hold me :( Don't grow up EVER baby boy.

 We went to the Circus tonight. Im slightly traumatized about the little protest outside of the arena about how the animals are treated. Speaking of, there weren't hardly any animals. I was disappointed. Horses at the beginning of the show, a bazillion tricks, and elephants at the very end. Lauren loved it though.