Elves

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Braces and boys

Thursday afternoon Nate finally got braces!  All Dr. McInnis and Dr. Horton's hard work finally paid off!  (they had pulled 6 teeth total trying to save impacted bicuspids and they dealt with me begging for 2 years to start treatment.  They kept telling me "not yet.  I'm more concerned with the final outcome than how he looks now.) Anyway, they saved the bicuspids and it looks like Nate may not lose any permanent teeth.  He was awesome about getting the braces!  Very nervous, but when it was over he said he loved them!  I'm giving him motrin morning and night, but he hasn't complained a bit! 

We had a super fun Friday night.  Shannon and Brian went out of town and asked us to keep Brady overnight.  He and Luke had a blast running between legos, nerf guns and outside.  They really got along well. 

Finding a dead bird

Juicing an orange (Nate's idea)

We were also fortunate enough to host Evan (a new friend Nate has met in 6 th grade)  Evan's sister, Katy (who is in Henry's 4th grade class) suffers from a rare form of epilepsy.  She has been approved for brain surgery in Cleveland Ohio next week.  Evan will be staying with us some while his parents are out of town.  Keep Katy in your prayers.  Her surgery is scheduled for Thursday. 

Blower fun

Nate and Evan having fun with the blower.  Sweet Nate had just finished cleaning up a mess of dirt on the driveway made by little brother Luke. 

2014 holiday concert

Nate had his first band concert last night 

It was truly phenomenal to watch how great the six grade band performed after only 90 days of practice! 

It was a packed house with standing room only

Sixth seventh and eighth grade performed 3 to 4 songs each.

It was a great night and Nate was very proud of his performance

7' of snow

Big chill

#mrandmrsbwright

 So sad that Bryan had to work all day Saturday. I was on my own but thankfully mama and daddy came to the rescue

 Daddy drove my new van and we all went to Greenville together. I dropped the boys off at a birthday party at Gravitopia, a trampoline park in Greenville. It was one of those evenings when I was thankful that I had been a helpful friend in the past. This friend was fine with me leaving the boys with her and then she took them on to pizza afterwards.

 The wedding ceremony was outside. It was cold, but so beautiful!

 Gassaway mansion is the largest home in upstate South Carolina and it was phenomenal! Inside this home is 1000 pieces of religious art. All proceeds from the rental of this home goes to further the gospel. 

 The music at this wedding was so perfect. Don't be fooled by this antique piece, it's powered by tiny iPod. The music throughout the wedding was amazing! 

 The beautiful bride Amanda

 300 cupcakes, be still my heart

 Rachel and Chris should be so proud. Their children, Jack and Emma were adorable bringing the rings to the bride and groom

 My favorite part of the reception was the candy room.  This was a room decorated like the gingerbread house in your imagination. candy everywhere with little bags that you could pack it in to take it home with you. I skittles and M&Ms and licorice the whole way home...heaven

Too funny!

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Getting into the Christmas spirit

Shhhhh, Don't tell but I decorated the Christmas tree today

Bryan had to work all weekend and the boys and I were in the Christmas spirit so we decided to make gingerbread houses

Nate was quite serious about his

Luke's was a good effort

Henry got a little crazy

Then we decorated gingerbread cookies

Six years ago today

Adam and Elizabeth Ann's wedding

Adam and Elizabeth Ann's wedding was absolutely fabulous!  Because Ronnie and Martha were out of town camping and my parents were attending the wedding, we had to hire a babysitter.  Madison Leonard and her friend Haley came around 3 to take over.  They brought board games and crafts. 

The wedding was at the Westin Poinsett in Greenville.  Emily and her new husband Andrew played the piano. 

This is after the ceremony.  Isn't mama so pretty!

Seriously missing Mark, Denise, Cliff and Whitney! 

After the ceremony, you left the room so they could transform it into the reception hall.  To get your ticket for the reception, you had to have a polaroid taken in front of this backdrop.  The polaroid was for Elizabeth Ann and Adam to keep and in return you got a hand written note from Adam thanking you for being there with your table assignment on the back. 

I had to film this amazing saxophone player for Nate.  The band was amazing! 

Adam and Deborah

Granny wishing the bride and groom a lifetime of happiness 

Emily and Andrew were stunning behind the piano and on the dance floor

This is right after the sitters called to say that Luke threw up everywhere.  I was ready to immediately leave.  But Bryan wanted to stay at least for dinner.  I remained in a panic the rest of the night.  I was especially stressed when I learned that Haley had her mom come over to clean it up!  I could've just died!  Not only did she have to clean up my baby's vomit, but she had to sort through my laundry room which was a complete disaster!  Thankfully, Luke was not sick, just not used to all that Halloween candy. 

The lovely bride and groom!  Unfortunately, we left before they cut the cake but it was a beautiful night.