Wedding inspiration

As mentioned in a previous post, our 1st Anny is coming up. Sunday, to be exact. I had mentioned that I'd be posting things wedding-related, and have poorly done so.
I'm posting via email via my phone... So bear with me.

1. This was my dress dream for a few years.
J.Crews Lucinda ball gown.
I still love it, but was hesitant to order a gown without trying it on. I thought it would be more fun to actually go to a big wedding dress store and try on with mom and friends. And, I'm so glad I did! Tried on millions, it seemed.

2. But, found the one that drew a "wow" from Jenna, Elizabeth and mom. I could've chosen any, as they were all beautiful, but went with comfort and pockets! Can't go wrong with pockets. They came in handy later(stuffed with tissue) as I was ugly-crying, walking down the aisle. My dads fault... He started it.
I loved it and still do. We added a flower pin to the belt for the reception. Easy peasy.

3. This was the pic that inspired the b-maid dresses and flowers. Gorgeous, huh?
I wanted cream/peach/neutral colors and loved this bouquet! I'm not huge on flower bouquets, except wildflowers. So, this was a great, unique option.

4. Fancy the shades?
The flowers were perfect! With some burlap and pearls tying them together.

And the dresses! Jenna found them at Anthropologie, duh. They were the perfect color and looked great. At least, to me.

That'll do for now, as I can't get any more pics on my phone. I'll get more later once I go "in town" from Camp.

Right now, my appearance couldn't be any more contrasting to those above. It's a non-air conditioned camp, after all. ( I sort of prefer my grungy look today to a gown anyway...shhh).

Happy camping,
Kate

Sunday Portrait and Camp time

Headed out to Camp Ch-Yo-Ca for my first week of being the camp nurse am totals stoked!
I grew up at Camp and can't wait to spend a week at one of my favorite places with some great people. I pray that the kids in attendance this week will learn more about God and grow to know His love!

Can't wait to see what the week brings(hopefully no broken bones)!

So, I'll be out this week from posting. Blogworld, I will miss you. Hopefully the feeling is mutual.

Here's to a week of band-aids and Gatorade!
Kate

Park in the Sky

Our next vacation is planned.

Only in my head, but I have found the place.

What would you think about swimming here?

Singapore has opened the first high rise park.

Pretty awesome.

I'm not sure how not-afraid-of-heights I am to trust that infinity pool. But, it'd sure be worth a look.

Isn't it just grand?

While looking down at this?

Pretty great view for a view laps, huh?

(click on the pics for source)

3D flythrough of Marina Bay

If you wanna stay at the hotel/casino

click here

Imagine visiting a city and never leaving the hotel...for weeks.

I can see it now.

Who wants to go?

I'll bring the camera.

Kate

the flight of the dogs

what our pooches do while we're not watching.

woodrow is the one that isn't ever on his bed

Sunday Portrait series

This is a series that I will continue. I solemnly swear.

Each Sunday, GT and I will take a pic together. Hopefully soon it won't be with my iphone, but with a good camera(fingers crossed)!

It will be an organized and fun way to keep up with where we are and what we're doing.

plus, it's the only day of the week that either of us puts on anything decent.

(a new dress, too)

Sunday in Georgetown, TX.

we looove us some Texas

With the Taylor fam.

minus Chelsea and Garrett. we missed them oodles

a Fathers day photo with the original 4 (Garrett not pictured, but imaginarily placed and fondled)

GT with the gparents.

The General and Mona.

We celebrated their birthdays this weekend. His 87th was on Saturday, her 82nd on Sunday.

I think. Those ages could be off slightly.

This year is their 60th wedding anniversary.

I'm thankful for them and the great Taylor family they have raised.

Sunday, after Fathers Day lunch we sat around and listened to grandma tell a story from one of their first dates. Grandad sat in his chair chirping in with his comments. It was very entertaining and special.

sitting on their new birthday bench

Grandad was showing us his newly discovered Pandora radio: Frank Sinatra. he loooved it.

despite the 493 weather, we sat on the back porch visiting on Saturday.

It was delightful.

We all lost 12 pounds.

GT feels it is his duty to pin all of his cousins.

he got 3 at one time. I was proud. They are all younger than 14.

Whatevs.

I also attempted the "waterfall braid" that I've seen posted all over the www.

Of course, I was running late for church, so I only had one chance.

Next time will be better.

Self-portrait in the hotel bathroom with your iphone is classy.

I loved the hair-do and got enough compliments to make me feel pretty and def do it again.

Thanks family!

Happy late fathers day to all ya daddios out there.

here's an old bday post to my dad.

he's the best!

hope your monday has kicked off to a good start!

kate