Dallas and Landis Simmons

I got a new sister for Christmas! Here she is! The beautiful Landis Simmons!

On December 18, 2011, Dallas and Landis got married! I had been looking forward to this day since Dal proposed on May 22 and it did not disappoint.

Graham and Ashley Scobey were the photographers for the wedding and they were such a delight! I lived in Elam with Ashley so it was neat to get to see her again. 

 If you want to see a sample of the amazing pictures to come from the wedding, click on this link! Scobey Photography 

(Also, feel free to comment on the blog so Dallas and Landis can win a wrapped canvas from the Scobeys!)

The morning of the wedding, the bridesmaids joined Landis and her family in their suite at the Loews hotel.  Her aunt and uncle had made the most elaborate spread of food for us to eat as we got ready. It was so thoughtful and delicious!

The wedding day was such a joyful one and the bride was very cool and comfortable. It was like she didn't stop smiling all day long. The joy in her heart was so apparent and it was a beautiful thing to be a part of.

How gorgeous is my sister? But seriously, like it is any surprise! 

They are made for each other. 

The ceremony was at West End Church of Christ and was performed by David Rubio, who did an excellent job. These little cuties below also did such a wonderful job! Jack is Kelsey's nephew and Landis babysits for Eleanna.

I got to carry this lovely lady down the isle on the way out. What a sweetie pie! 

The reception was held at the Loveless Barn  and the food was incredible! The menu included lots of southern deliciousness and drinks came in mason jars with cute gray and white straws.

 A dear friend, Mary Morgan Gentry, was kind of in charge of the reception decor and getting everything set-up with her trusty team of friend/family volunteers. She is one of the most creative and lovely people I know. Here is just a sample of the magical scenes she created at the barn.  If you or anyone you know are planning a wedding and need someone who is brilliant with wedding/reception decor as well as flowers, Mary Morgan is your girl!

This was the table in the foyer right when you walked in the Barn. 

The favors were little s'mores! Landi loves s'mores and we saw this idea on Pinterest and thought it would be a perfect favor for her guests.

My friend Leigh Ellen Bruce made the cupcakes and the cake topper for the wedding  and they were absolutely delicious! Strawberry cake with butter cream icing.

The weekend of wedding events was so much fun and I loved getting to be around so many friends and family to celebrate with.

This is the Bridesmaid picture we took right before we went up for the ceremony. Such fun ladies! 

I just loved getting to be with Kels again! She is such a delight and I know why Landis loves her so much!

                      

I am so happy for Dal and Landi and I was so thankful to be a part of their day! 

Busy Season

Once October began, it seems like we had something to travel to or celebrate every weekend. I am not complaining, it has been such a joyful season of life! Our lives have slowed down a little since we got back to Denver. I am way behind, but I still have several events I want to cover!

At the end of October, Landis' WONDERFUL Maid of Honor, Kelsey Sisk , and I threw Landis a lingerie shower.  We brainstormed for months on how to make everything perfect for the bride! It was so fun.  It was the first shower I have ever had such a big part of and I am kind of addicted.  I loved dreaming about the decor and emailing back and forth with Kels several times a week, and sometimes a couple times a day!  We had a blast! I almost wish we could go back and do it all again. 

Kels had these ADORABLE cookies made by a friend to use as favors. 

We dreamed of this arrangement at the shower for the food and it did not disappoint. I loved every bit of how we decorated the basement! So fun. 

I had to include this picture of Brookie at the shower because it was just so perfect for the situation.  I love my little sis.

This was also the weekend that my brother came into town for 10 days in Nashville.  We only really got to spend one day with him on Sunday before we headed back to Denver, but it was a fun day. We went as a family and walked at Radnor and enjoyed all of the fall leaves.   I love my crazy brother!

The weekend after the shower was the first weekend in November and the weekend we celebrated David's birthday in CHICAGO! It was my first time in Chicago and it is safe to say that I fell in love with the city.  I am already dreaming about my next visit.  It was SO fun having the whole family together in the city. 

Love this. 

  We even got to decorate one of our rooms for a birthday party for David.  He's pretty easy to celebrate.

Ryan finished up his classes the Thursday before Thanksgiving so we took advantage of that and came  to Nashville.  It got me back in time to watch the FINAL Regis and Kelly with Landis before we headed off to Gatlinburg for a fun Bridesmaid weekend.  I was pretty emotional about Regis' last day.  I still really miss him. I can hardly believe he is really not coming back.  Kelly is still fabulous of course with all of her guest co-hosts, but I will always miss Reg. I would be lying if I said that I haven't watched Reg's last show more than once...and cried equally as much each time.

This is also the 2nd year that Brookie and I have ventured out to Urban Outfitters to get the crazy 50% off all sale prices! Last year we did really well and I believe this year we did even better! We were paying 75% and less for some great items! We were pretty proud of our finds.

In other highlights of the holiday season: 

This is from the day that our Martha got engaged! Her fiance arranged for us to all be waiting to have lunch with her (20+ people!) at Pucketts in downtown Franklin.  It was such a special day and I felt so honored to be a part of it!  

How perfect is he? This is Carson Grey Small. He is the firstborn of my dear friend Katie Bug Small.  I got to meet him over Christmas and fell in love. He is so sweet and cuddly and beautiful.

My mother has joined Pinterest and I LOVE it.  She is a pinning machine and always sending me pictures of ideas she has pinned and created in her house. I am so proud of her.  I always knew she had it in her, she just needed Pinterest to channel it.

I am working on 2 other posts to get all caught up on happenings lately (you know like a certain family wedding and some recent visitors).
I am hoping to get them done this week so I can be ready for the post about.....wait for it......

BROOKIE AND KYLE COMING TO VISIT US NEXT WEEKEND!!!!!!

Stay tuned. 

Much love, 

The Simmons