The Mullen-Brown Wedding

It finally came! Last weekend was Megan and Danny’s wedding in Newport Beach and it was PERFECT! I don’t think I have ever been to a wedding where every single aspect was flawless! The weather (will someone please tell me why we live in Texas?), the dress, the decorations, the bridesmaids (not that I am biased), and the location were all in ideal condition for an ideal couple.

The ceremony took place at the Newport Beach Temple which is absolutely beautiful.  It was a wonderful ceremony; Megan looked gorgeous and you could tell Danny was very happy with his choice in wife.  It was great to be there with Chris and kind of re-live our sealing that took place just a few short months ago; it’s so easy to forget how lucky we are to be sealed for eternity.

After the ceremony we took pictures and grabbed a bite to eat before we went to the beach to take more pictures. Their photographer was amazing and she also happens to be the sister of one of our friends. See her work here...awesome right? While we were taking pictures, my sweet husband and his wonderful mother ran around doing some last minute errands for the wedding. Poor guy missed the beach but he was happy to help!

The reception was on a yacht and went off without a hitch! As the yacht made its way up and down Newport Harbor we enjoyed food, a little dancing, and some serious basking in newlywed bliss. We ate yummy salpicon for appetizers and along with their mini bride and groom cakes they had Sprinkle’s Cupcakes… All I can say is YUM! Good choice Megan and Danny! I may or may not have had about 2 cupcakes and had a bite of the 2 Chris picked so all in all we shared 4 cupcakes….Wow, it makes you feel like more of a pig when you see that in writing. (I will add here that I went for a run that morning so I reached my 5 times a week workout quota, there is that better?)

In the end, it was a fast and furious weekend but we got to spend some time with Chris’ mom and with some family friends of mine and of course a few quick moments with our wonderful (and now married!)friends.

(Editor’s note: Due to Hannah’s status as a bridesmaid she did not have time to take any pictures so that task was bestowed upon Chris who incidentally is not the official family photographer, considering this, Chris actually did a pretty good job!)

Emily, Rachel and me minus the matching bridesmaid necklace Megan bought me...no one could find it!

Some of the cute flower girls. Jenna (the one on the left) and I danced the night away on the yacht, she is so sweet!

Chris and I basking in the awesome California weather.

The fugitive bridesmaid necklace was found!

The beautiful Newport Beach Temple

The Bride and Groom!!!

Everyone; so happy and so colorful!

Megan had some serious bling.

Thank You for Being a Friend: "Blanche's" Shower

This weekend I hosted a lingerie shower for my friend Jamie Morris.  Jamie hosted my lingerie shower last year and she did such a great job that I had to return the favor.  I love throwing parties for people and I think I am getting better at it; however, I have a ways to go before I reach Hettie Houghton status so I had some help from some talented ladies.  I made some blueberry scones from scratch that were pretty dang good if I do say so myself. Just a side note; it's probably a good thing I am not a stay at home wife because I would probably bake all the time and weigh as much as a baby humpback wale. Anywho...

Jamie raked in some sweet loot including a "Dance Pole" as the box described it. lol

We had a great time seeing Jamie and meeting her fiance Brad. It was fun to  finally get to meet the man that is marrying our sweet friend. We think she picked a keeper! We also had a roommate reunion with our friend Allison. This weekend really made me realize; Chris and I are so blessed to have such great friends! We are excited for all of the big events happening in their lives and we are so happy to share those experiences with them.

Speaking of big events... the Mullen-Browns will be tying the knot this weekend and we can't wait for it!!!!

Below are some pictures from shower. Forgive the sub par quality of the photos... I believe a new camera will be on the Christmas wish list.

Heart shaped scones, "make your own parfait" bar and mini quiches. Yum Yum!



The lovely Bride to be



"Blanche" and "Sophia"



Allison had some fun games planned for the day. Thanks Alli Rae!

The givers of the Dance Pole

Just practicing... all this lingerie leads to something right?

The Bride and her Mommy.

Jamie was a little too good at this pose!



Why yes that box does say "Spank and Tickle Set"