Emmy's Baby Shower

 On our way there.

As you can tell they went with a construction theme. 

 The games were new ones, and very entertaining! ;)

 Baby Ryan has a rather large wardrobe now! 

 It was a great time to have fellowship and also to thank God for the little miracle whom we hope to meet soon! We already love you, baby Ryan! 

Wedding Shower!

I know this is a little late since the wedding is this weekend...

But better late than never, right?

:)

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~All the food had chocolate in it, the fellowship was wonderful, and yes... Breanna and I got a little silly! ;)~

 ~Opening Gifts~

Samantha Hayman (very excited flower girl) and Em, McDonnell Girls, and Bridesmaids!

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Thank you to Mrs. Arnold and Dree for hosting the shower!

A week from today...

You will be married!

I am so glad for the years I have had you, and you are not only my biological sister, but my sister by heart!

There are times (like right now) when I am so happy you're my sister,

To put it simply, I don't just love you... I really like you!

I can always count on you for support and encouragement...

And sure, we've had our disagreements... who hasn't? ;)

Life just wouldn't be the same without a sister like you!

I love you very much, and I know I will miss you.

Emily has been enjoying the time in the Bahamas with the Lowe family, here are a few pictures she has taken over the last week....

 with the 4 Lowe kids...

Sunday in the Bahamas. Everyone speaks English there, so they don't have any difficulty communicating with the people.

 And Vacation Bible School week is in progress! 

Happenings....

 We finished getting our garden in! (Yay!) :)

 Emy, Eli, Luke and I were able to go play laser tag with the Thacker family and David Garcia,

so much fun, and our team won! That is always a plus! ;)

Emily is now on a missions trip in the Bahamas with Amanda Gardner and Alexis Thacker.

We were able to get together with some friends last Friday. Thank you so much for meeting up with us, we greatly enjoyed the good fellowship!

 

from L to R, Emily, Anna (me), Amanda Nero, Abbie Sikma.

 Emily wearing a Krispy Kreme hat. (btw, the doughnuts were amazing!) :)

 Abbie and Drew.

Emily and I in the car.

We had so much fun!

Hope you all have a wonderful week! :)

Emmy, Luke, Eli and I sang this in church a few weeks ago. :)

Happy Birthday Emily!

She’s the one 

you’ve known forever.

   The one you go to 

for honest advice

      and genuine support.

   

The one who accepts

your quirky little habits

     and understands you

in a way few other can.

She’s the one

you can call at any hour— 

   To laugh or cry or complain...

The one whose voice has been there all along,

   sharing secrets and dreams 

        and singing your song when 

you needed to hear it the most.

She’s the one

who can read your mind, 

    hear your heart,

and love you just the way you are.

She’s your lifelong friend...

    but so much more.

She’s your sister. 

I love you Emmy!