Sneak Peek: Kelsi + Jonathan | Hitched

In Lubbock, you have to learn to deal with the unexpected and frequent occurrences of random weather.  They can really make you a mess... especially the wind.  For those of you who live in this area this is quite normal.  While not always the most ideal thing, you learn to make the best of it. After all, in this part of the country only the tough survive (according to my sister).

This year just about every single day in November has been awesome.  Cool crisp mornings with kisses of dew on the newly planted fall and winter flowers.  Days the warm up to about 73 degrees with a puff of clouds here and there to break up the monotony of the bright blue sky.  Geese are flying in from the distance bringing a new noise that we will all become familiar with by January or so.

 However on their wedding day, this was hardly the case. Thankfully we were shielded by a majority of the wind and sand blasting by the lovely Betenbough park.  It had rained a little the night before, which was very welcomed by everyone I'm sure, but the next day it made the ground squishy and muddy.  The pond was also a little higher than normal so one of the rocks that everyone had to walk across was no longer above water.  But everyone made the best of it, after all there was a very important wedding that was going to take place no matter what!!!

Aside from the "uncontrollable"everything went perfectly!  Not only that but you could really feel the depth of what this moment meant to this couple and their families. It was so special to capture this day for them! I'm not going to lie, I had to give myself a pep talk under my breath during the ceremony cause I nearly lost it too!

These two really did a fabulous job planning all the details to their wedding.  Here is a sneak peek!!

Congratulations Jonathan and Kelsi, you deserve it.  

May God continue to guide you through your journey together as a family.  

Kisses, hugs, and all of the above,

Jenna

Meet the LaCount's. They are lovely

My sister got married.  I did my Matron of Honor speech.  And I don't think it sounded half bad....  phewwwww.  I actually didn't really read all of what I wrote, rather spoke from the heart.  (MY FAVORITE)  I am my truest self when I allow my heart to speak. If you remember from my previous post, I didn't know how to wrap up 26 years worth of memories/thoughts/feelings/advice/a couple wise cracks all in a 5 minute speech.  And though I have so much more I could've told her, as it turns out I didn't really need Rosetta Stone for the heart after all.

Here are some pictures of her day.  

I didn't quite realize how naturally Shanna would fall into the role of the Bride, nor did I expect her to be an absolute pro at it! Seriously, has she been reading the Knot??  She was a strong bride, a very smiley bride (that I did expect), she had no nerves (expected) and she winked a ton at Zach.  Her only complaint (which is the same as mine) it didn't last LONG ENOUGH!!! I could've partied til the cows came home

Zach and his fellas, all which were AMAZING, wore khaki suits, they looked dreamy. He too was cool as a cucumber, not surprising to me at all.  Though a few tears did sneak out during the ceremony.   His guys were such a blast!  I miss them already!!    I've never met a sweeter bunch of guys.    It was easy to see how much Zach is loved by his friends....and his family!!

 Shanna and  her girls wore mocha brown dresses adorned with TURQUOISE made by my cousin LaRae!  (So New Mexico of her).  She of course had some pretty swanky brown and turquoise Old Gringo boots on under that B-E-A-U-tiful dress, known as the mummy dress (cause it wraps you like a mummy).  

We got to see lots of friends and family, some that we don't get to see very often.  It meant the world to all of us that they took the time to come to one HOT Texas Wedding!!  

So they said I do, then off to pictures we went.  Sara & Rocky did a fabulous job. They have more personality I knew what to do with!  I found myself crackin up the entire time!  They were a TRUE joy to work with, not to mention their talent speaks for themselves.

So all and all, we made it! Whoop whoop!  And I was left dreaming.  Their wedding was magical in every sense of the word.  Infact, even as amazing as their pictures are, you can't feel the day quite like I remember it.  I'm dreaming of that feeling right now. It was lovely.

If the world only had more mothers....like mine

It would be a much better place to live.

Today is Mother's day. My Mother's day. My mom, is well the best mom that there ever was. I pray you feel yours is the best mom ever too. To understand such love from a mother is understanding the essence of the softest butterfly kisses, the sweetest I love you's, and complete tranquility through the touch a hug. Yes, Mom's are amazing. But mine is the best.

No matter how many times I write, "Mom, I can never thank you enough for all that you do" on a card, I still feel as though I can't thank her enough.

Lem'me tell ya about mine Mom. She's b-e-a-utiful, fabulously organized, and sweet as sugar! She is incredibly lovely even when she is constantly attacked by hair balls from 3 four-legged fur balls- but with of her Dyson she conquers them every time. She gave birth to two girls naturally like a CHAMPION. She has a magical ability to handle children... and children's parents. She works like a mad woman to make sure all is taken care of. And most importantly she makes you feel loved.

I love you mom.