Friday Letters: Dear Future Children

Dear precious babies,

There is something you should know about your Daddy.

Ya see, he is quite the fella - you know this already. Daddy is laid back and reserved,

where I am more hyperactive and the not-so-shy one.  Daddy has to be in his comfort zone in order to let loose and feel comfortable, you probably already know this.

Daddy isn't much of a dancer. If someone asked me today, "Does Aaron Dance?" or "Does he like to dance?" - my answer would "Ummm..."

 He has a secret love for HipHop and R&B music. And you may find him time to time jamming in his alone time. Momma has found him many of times at the computer desk, back when they first got married, downloading music on this iTunes account. The speakers blaring and his shoulders moving... waiting on Momma to get home. Understand that he would stop immediately {moving his shoulders that is} as soon as I'd turn the corner to see him and give me that crooked smile grin that I love so much.

Let's talk about his dancing skills.

One of the best memories I have of  us when were just teenagers is how we prepped for Prom, my Junior Prom & his Senior. I was so excited to be going for the first time together I couldn't stand it. I made Daddy practice dancing with me over and over and over again in his bedroom every night. At first he dreaded it. He was so mad at me for even thinking of such a thing but as always he gave in. And I'm not talking about slow dancing, I'm talking all the line dances {although he tends to forget} and how to shag {kind of}.  Needless to say, we dominated at Prom & Daddy swung me around like he'd been dancing for a long time!   I believe that is where it started.

First Lesson: Be careful whatcha wish for.

You've seen Daddy with his Guy Harvey tall grown up drink - well this is

his medicine for breaking loose and opening up. Sometimes he drinks to much medicine and ... well in that case things get crazy. This is why you should stay away for as long as possible - those tall drinks will put a hurting on ya and make you VERY VERY sick.

Very sick.

Momma loves her some weddings. They always play the best music, I never leave the dance floor. Daddy got sick of sitting out on the side lines at cousin Garrett & Julies wedding many years ago. This is when he made his first appearance to all our friends and family members. As a matter of face, Grandma & Papa actually stayed two hours longer at the reception because they had never seen their future son in-law dance all big and mighty.

Actually, how could I forget - he danced on the metal pole that held up the gigantic tent outside. He was the life of the party. {Until the next morning}

Since then we've attending countless numbers of weddings & parties and it is ME

who starts out on the dance floor {alone} and with time Daddy joins me.

... this is when everyone in our small town really learns Daddy's personality and the man I live with, the man we live with every day, the one who makes our home filled with laughter and unexpected moments. I am promise you that nobody forgets Daddy's wedding story moments . His Michael Jackson moves, Grease Lightening moments and definitely personal/solo dances with your friends Mommies or Grand Mommies, he has backed his toosh up on or Got Low-Got Low-G Low with. Don't forget about the bartenders, yep - them too.

I hope you aren't petrified now that I have opened up a new look for your sweet, loving, quiet, laid back, reserved father.  I think you should definitely go ask him to shake it like a salt shaker - Don't let him fool you, he can do it. If he says no, go turn on Stanky Leg. Maybe he will show you his own version. But first, you may want to grab him a tall glass filled to the top. And in case my pictures are ever ruined just come back to the ol' le blog and

get refreshened.

Ashley & Adam Burton's wedding 2012

{Momma had no clue this was happening}

Kacie & William Gaines wedding 2011

Daddy doing The Stanky Leg at our wedding

notice everyone just seeing a different side of him in the background.

Daddy & Auntie Danielle dropping low at our wedding

Caitlin & Cliff Young's wedding 2011

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Grandma Kandi's Surprise 50th birthday -

Daddy started using the decoration  as props... Momma joined in.

Brycelyn & Jeremy Chavis' wedding 2010

He loves Mrs. Kim & Mrs. Becky -

Candice & Daniel's wedding 2009

With all this being said, please understand the importance of finding that special

someone who will makes you happy everyday. Laughter is such a must-have

&& the key to staying truly happy. Daddy is so amazing, there is never ever ever

a dull moment from day to day. I lucked up.

Xo, Momma

Weekend Recap

This weekend was so wonderful!

Friends of ours were getting married. It was somewhat out of town. Only about an hour.

So, there were 8 of us that piled up and headed to the city of Swainsboro, Georgia!

After getting to the hotel, we relaxed and started getting ready, then headed out!

Daniel & Candice DeLoach, Shanna & Jon Good, Myself & Aaron, Danielle & Nic

The wedding was really nice! It was a rustic theme, mixed in with a Love Story.

 Bride & Groom

Brycelyn & Jeremy Chavis

Father/Daughter Dance

Shanna & Myself

Cj, A wonderful hometown Friend

 

You may know Caitlin - A Journey from Miss to Mrs.

The weekend was really nice. We were all able to relax and have a great time with friends!

How was your weekend??

-She's getting Married in June & also having a Rustic theme
Mrs. Lori & Mrs. Janet, The Mother of the Groom

Their getting MARRIED, today!

Our Friends Jeremy & Brycelyn are getting married today

! I am SUPER excited for many reasons!

1. I love watching people get married + I love weddings
2. Their story is pretty touching! 
3. It's kinda... somewhat out of town. Aaron & I are hauling three other couples up to the small town of Swainsboro GA.
4. We are staying over night, therefore you know what that means...We can let loose!
5. I know nothing about this wedding, which drives me crazy. Imma tell it all kinda girl. Brycelyn is very different, & I mean that in a good way. She doesn't really put her business [in all categories] out there. Although, I am reeeeealllly excited about the wedding. Anticipation is CrAzY!

Aaron grew up with Jeremy as a little boy. They are the same age! Brycelyn came into his life... 6?? years ago??? I think. Anyway, I'm really excited! If you haven't checked out the Engagement Party I [helped] throw or the Lingerie Shower I gave her, be sure to check them out!

Engagement Party

Lingerie Shower

They are getting married at Flat Creek Lodge, which is where Jeremy proposed in from of about 100 other people the day for Valentines Day. Again, another really cool proposal story! From pictures of the lodge, it's absolutely beautiful! Check it out HERE.

Congratulations to Jeremy & Brycelyn!

As of now, I need to go... We are meeting my Daddy at Cracker Barrel for breakfast.
Happy Saturday!!!

Oh, Good news, My MIL gave me her camera. That's right! GAVE it to me. She knows how much pictures mean to me, & since I STILL haven't found mine, she had an extra one! So, I will DEFINITELY be taking pictures! Yayy!

Chavis Engagement Party!

Weddings, Weddings, Weddings!!  The weekend came and went in a blink of an eye! Last week I was writing about preparing for an Engagement party for friends of ours. Well, It couldn't have turned out better. All week I had my fingers literally glued together. I had so much fun. I follow the foot steps of my mother everyday, which If I had to choose which quality to be handed down from her, it would be her craftiness! She's brilliant when it comes to creating crafty things. Starting on Tuesday, I had four days to come up with something that told Brycelyn & Jerermy's Love Story. I think this is very important. That being said, I made SEVEN different Hobby Lobby trips in Four days. I bought a poster board that had three sections. Starting on the left, had their story. The Middle stated their name, a photo, and a Quote. [my favorite], and ending on the right side had random facts about them.

The party had a beachy theme like look to it. Bryce & JC LOVE the water! So,  with help of my mother, We put together the dinner beachy table centerpieces. Greenery [seaweed-like] was placed on the bottom. Then a round cirlce mirror top, Net was then placed on top, finished with a glass bowl filled with tan & navy blue sand... SEA Shells were then placed inside the bowl.

 They were a great turn out. Another thing I created, which was my favorite, was the guest book. I completely made it from beginning to start. Rather than just everyday guest book where people sign there names because they see the book and pen, and then feel that they have too... I made a book where the guest gave their advice. Every page was different. Ex: How do you know the Bride & Groom? Or, Something Jeremy should NEVER say to Brycelyn? Or Words of Wisdom. Something Brycelyn should know about Jeremy?
This was a lot of fun. The last four pages, I did make where people could just sign.. and as I looked through it as the night passed, I noticed people were being boring and skipping the fun stuff. So, I announced for people to please share experiences/quotes/advice with Brycelyn & Jeremy. By the end of the night, we had some HILARIOUS stuff. My favorite was under the "Marriage Advice" page; Fight Naked, It solves arguements faster! - Oh, I gotta kick out of it. But, as for the party itself.. Me & Mrs. Janet couldn't have asked for a happier turn out! The first hour was a bit of mingling, then once everyone had arrived, I started with a toast. Yes, I got up and told a story about the two, and when I was finished Christoper, Jerermy's oldest brother, poped the Champagne Bottle, Said Cheers, and then Mr. Lee Benson, Jeremy's Granddaddy said Grace.

Ate the delicious dinner Mrs. Janet prepared with a little help from others, mingled more... and that's when the party started. A LOT of dancing.

We had a WONDERFUL turn out, and most importantly, Brycelyn & Jeremy seemed very happy and felt on top of the world.

 Look HERE for more pictures! 

i love weddings

Friends of ours just got engaged & plan to get married in October...I'm stoked! If you know me, I get very excited about weddings, and LOVE to listen, watch, or even be apart of them. This weekend is their Engagement Party. I'm helping out with the decorations [a little bit], because we all know, I love arts & crafts. And of course, I love Jeremy & Brycelyn & want to make every moment blissful. Jeremy's Mom, Mrs. Janet [AKA Mama J] has been working very hard putting this celebration together. She's awesome. I always feel it's boring and BLAH to go to a wedding and not know anything about the couple... So0o0oo, I'm not gonna let that happen. I'm trying to create something where people can learn a little about JC & Bryce. Unfortunately, I just got the needed information today... so I hope I can work my magic and create a little something! I absoultely LOVE doing stuff like this. [That's why I blog.. hehe]

Jeremy Chavis & Brycelyn Johnston