Andrew and Kari Get Rings

Kari's beau Andrew was getting his Aggie ring.  Being the nice guy that he is, he invited us to come to College Station for the celebration.  Since we love CS and think Andrew is pretty great too, we accepted the invitation.

Ring day has changed a little since "my day" and they now hand out all of the rings in the foyer area of the Association.  It is beautiful in there and super bright for pictures.

I love this sweet shot of Andrew and his mom.  I hope that I get to give Lincoln his little piece of Aggie gold one day too.



Now they both have a little bling to show off when they Gig'em.



We didn't know until we were already on our way that Andrew changed his mind about when he was going to propose and HE DECIDED TO DO IT THAT DAY!  I guess that ring was burning a hole in his pocket.  I think Kari suspected but really wasn't sure that it would happen that day.  It was very sweet.



So two pieces of gold were given that fateful day in September.



Lincoln thought all of the happy hugs and pretty fountains were great.



And of course there needed to be celebratory photos to mark the occasion.





Someday soon, this will be Kari and Andrew's set of siblings.  I don't think they're ready for this jelly...



Emmy wanted a photo with Andrew too.



Since it was Lincoln's first trip to the Association, we thought we should have a photo too.



Aren't these two just adorable!



By the time we got home, this little guy was partied out, but still just as sweet as ever.



Congratulation Kari and Andrew!  We can't wait to share in all the memories that are coming soon. :)

Weddings

2008 was a year of weddings for Brad and I....from March 28, 2008 to the present there has been a constant stream of friends and family getting married. Here are a few of the ones that we loved the most...and a sneak preview of the ones coming up!

April and Micheal Collins

Married on March 28, 2008

Place: The Butler's Courtyard
Wedding Colors: Brown and Cream
Flowers: Orange, Yellow, and Red Roses

Lauren and Charles Fontainer

Married on June 21, 2008

Place: Presbyterian Church El Campo, TX
Wedding Colors: Brown and Peach/Pink
First Dance: Feet Don't Touch the Ground (Stoney LaRue)

Ashley and Bradley Barnes
(of course)

Married on November 1, 2008
Place: Bible Truth Church El Campo, TX
Wedding Colors: Black, White, and Turquoise

Shalaine and Kevin Bargmann

Married on January 10, 2009

Place: Schertz Civic Center Schertz, TX
Wedding Colors: Brown and Sage Green
Cake Height: 6 tiers!

Bee and John Mills

Married on: March 21, 2009
Place: Beaumont Ranch
Wedding Colors: Blue and White
Groom's Cake: A miniature Bonfire that they lit on fire!!

There are still more to come! This summer, my friend, Lacey Luco, is marrying her college sweetheart in July, and two of our good friends from A&M are tying the knot in August...I love weddings so I am really excited about these two events. Also, my cousin Wendy Lee Zalman is getting married sometime in 2010 so stay posted for more details about her big day! Congratulations to all of the newlyweds, and happy planning for the engaged couples!