More Family Comes to Visit, AJ's Christening and Tiff & Jen's Wedding Planning Begins!

We want to take this time to thank everyone who came out to support AJ during his dedication and lifted him up in prayers...it was lovely! I have the distinct honor of co-coordinating my cousin Tiffany's wedding...it's such a glorious time in a bride-to-be's life and I hope that this year is full of fun and exciting adventures...it will all be cronicled here (...no sneek-peeks of "The Gown" though...didn't think I'd give that one away now did you?!?)

Aunt Carmen, AJ, Mica (Crystal's son) and (cousin) Crystal

AJ all dressed up in his Christening suit...he looked so cute in it I had to get a picture before we even finished dressing him!

Family who came to worship and celebrate AJ's Christening (not everyone is pictured here)

Arian, AJ and Aunt Sissy

Aunt Mel and Aunt Sis...after the ceremony we all met at O'Charley's

LaToya, AJ and Conrey

Uncle Jr. and Noah

Erika and Naima

Noah and Keith

Aunt Mel, Aunt Sis, Grandpa Everett and Uncle Bo

"The Grandmothers"...AJ's Mamaw and Grandmommy

Paris and Jose

AJ with Mamaw and Paw Paw Everett

Aunt Lois, Kaila, Kalisha and friend of Kalisha's

Awww...there was so much excitement AJ fell asleep on Paw Paw

Here come the brides...Jen (cousin-to-be) and Tiffany (cousin). We enjoyed the beautiful view at the Skyline Club downtown where the bridal show was held.

Tiff listening to the DJ's sales pitch

Aunt Peggy admiring the wedding dresses in the catalog

Jen getting info from a vendor

A Month's Worth Of Events!

Here we go...AJ is 4 going on 5 months, our dear friends Rayshawn and Sabrina came to visit from Chicago, I turned 30, Arian's first Father's Day, Aunt Donna and Aunt Wonna came to visit from California, Fourth of July festivities and a special engagement...(CONGRATS TIFF!, we love you and Mike and can't wait to celebrate your big day)...whew...enjoy the pics!!!

We were so delighted to have Rayshawn and Sabrina (pictured here with AJ) come visit us. It was their first time meeting AJ...we had an awesome weekend! They are more than friends, we are family...love you guys!!!

Paw-Paw and Mamaw Everett & AJ at my 30th birthday celebration

I'm officially a part of the 30's club...I am truly, truly blessed! My 20's were amazing and when I look back, I can praise God for all of the awesome life events like graduating from college, marrying my best friend, living in Chicago, building a home and having our first born, just to name a few. Arian would tease me and say, "you're hanging on to your 20's too long...come join me!", well I'm here and lovin' it! :)

Happy FIRST Father's Day!

It was awesome to see Aunt Donna and Aunt Wonna! They were in town to spend time with family and celebrate the 4th...here they are sharing their love with AJ - and making their Blog debut...YAAAAY!!!

hugs for Mr. Nebraska Bear

We had such a great time at Aunt Debbie's, she brought out one of her many large bins of family photos and we all just dug in...I even came a cross a few treasures like the 1946 photo of Grandaddy and one of his childhood buddies; Grandaddy was dressed to the nines!

...Dance break...

We all met in the parking lot of Lafayette Square before heading to Columbia Park in Lafayette, IN...it was rainy all day, but that didn't damper our spirits!

Jaime (cousin Tony's girlfriend), Anthony III and baby James at Columbia Park

Andrew and his girlfriend Ashley

Shantae and her boyfriend Sam

Danielle and her boyfriend

Grandaddy and Reggie, pause to pose for a pic

Aunt Janice and her hubby Tim

Tony Jr. and Uncle Tony

...is this not a quintescential picture of a Grandfather looking after a grandchild?!?

Awwww...Grandaddy holding two of his great-grandson's. Arian Jr. and James are five days apart.

Aunt Wonna and AJ

Uncle Ollie getting the Q started

Uncle Ricky and Aunt Kathy

Aunt Donna and AJ

Love, love, love these next two photos of Third Rock (Tony III)

DRUMROLL, PLEASE!!! Introducing Mr. & the Future Mrs. Norris...CONGRATS Mike and Tiffany on your engagement!!!!!!!!!

OOOHHH, look at the BLING...it's a gorgeous ring...great job Mike!

Aunt Peggy came to work Monday morning beaming cause her baby girl is getting married!

...you're future (and ring) is so bright, I gotta wear shades!!!

...here are some video's to enjoy...