McNicki Goodness: Love is in the Air...

CONGRATULATIONS to JP & Tabitha!!

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The bouncing young couple just got engaged over the weekend. Aren't they an adorable couple?! Pj & I are so happy for both of them. We desperately wish we were there to share some champagne and celebrate with everyone. Kisses to the both of you......Okay, now when is the date? I can't wait!!!

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The future Mr. & Mrs. Palmer

(confiscated this beaut off of Jp's facebook.)

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Non-Related photo of JP, courtesy of the Mowrers' creative genius. This masterpiece NEVER gets old...it cracks me up every time.

Well, a couple of weekends ago, my parents hosted the annual Graves Family Reunion up at their cabin in West Virginia. It was wonderful to see everyone again. All of the children are growing up soooo fast! Here are some pics of the great day!

Lost Hollow, WVa

(a view of the original shed, and the new barn)

Matt & Dad getting their bbq-on

The best barbeque chicken you will EVER sink your canines in.

Dad, Marie & Rose relaxing in the shade, waiting for everyone to arrive!

Jasper and Aunt Glenna, aka The Baby Whisperer

Pj, Jasper and Aunt Barb, aka The Stylish One

(By the way, Aunt Barb brought along her friend, Reeves. It was my first time meeting him and he was worth the wait. What a charming gentleman.)

My nephew, Parker looking smug. He had just informed me that I have a mustache...but that I "look pretty with one." Ugh. Where is the wax...

(*Originality disclaimer* For those of you on Facebook, please excuse the duplication...It is too hard coming up with good captions for both places!)

Getting ready for the hay ride! ONWARD & OUTWARD!

The hayride was so much fun and surprisingly relaxing...until we hit the creek and the ride stalled. My first thought was that we were stuck and that I was somehow going to have to balance myself and Jasper on slippery rocks to get to dry land...until I saw Drake go flying across the water and into the creek edge. He started clawing and nussling his snout into the mud. We quickly found out that he had discovered a prize! A tinie-tiny kitten!! Thank goodness Molly was quick on her feet and scooped up the little one before Drake could accidentally do any real damage.

Matt with baby kitten, trying to pawn it off to any of the children on the hayride. Notice Drake looking on..."Okay, my turn...IT'S MINE, I FOUND IT!"

Luckily, we all made it back from the hayride safe and sound. I decided next year, Matt should drag Marie and I around. We can use sippy-cups for our wine, and bring pillows. It would be wonderful with the breeze and dappled sunlight. Maybe we can talk Pj into giving us massages on the trip too. I have a year to butter these fellas up!

Ryder and baby kitten. As you can expect, the kitten was the hit of the party!

Baby Rose looking adorable as usual

It is so hard to believe by their size difference, that they are only 2 weeks apart!

Whew! Remi enjoying a cold one at the end of the day.

Well, unfortunately, OUR day didn't end...we had an hour-and-a-half car ride ahead of us. This is what it looked like THE ENTIRE WAY...

To end this post, I have been inspired by some recent Facebook conversations. This past weekend would have been my 15 year anniversary for graduating H.S. We have all been cracking up at stories from beach week, etc. I just happen to run across these pics at my Mom's house (while looking for other photos for the blog.) They are of freshman and sophomore Homecomings. I have more coming...just need to locate my memory box... ENJOY!

Harrisonburg H.S. Homecoming 1991, "Paint the Town Blue"

My date looks shell-shocked...I must have wow-kumpow-ed him with my awesome dance moves. *(Again, please forgive the repetition.)