happily ever after

On 11-12-11, I was honored to stand next to my life-long friend, Lillie, as she made the greatest commitment to her best friend.  It was a beautiful, crisp, fall day, with colorful leaves everywhere and a blue sky; the perfect day for a wedding.  Lillie was so calm and I could see that she was so excited to marry Brad, and so content with the man that she would spend the rest of her life with.  I think it is such a special honor to get to spend the final minutes with a friend before they walk down the aisle to their future.  There is always this unique, consuming happiness in the room and it is so exciting to share that experience with a person that means so much to you.  Lillie, I love you and hope your days together bring you all the happiness and love you both deserve!  Here are my favorite shots from the wedding weekend :)

beautiful bride after the bridesmaid's luncheon

getting ready for the rehearsal

Brad's mom got this for Lillie and Brad.  I thought it was just precious!

an unexpected surprise :)

Look at the love on her face, makes me so happy!

Last kiss before the wedding!!

This is the smaller chapel, at the church, where Brad's parents were married.  Lillie got ready for her big day about five steps away from this spot.  How special!

A special hankie and pearl bracelet given to Lillie from her mom.  

The hankie was Lillie's grandmother's.  You can still see her lipstick on it and smell a hint of her perfume. 

I couldn't figure out how to rotate this picture, sorry.  Look closely and you will see the lipstick on the hankie.

Lillie and her sister's wedding boots

the beautiful Cheek house we got ready in

so glamorous!

I love this one!  Lillie looking at herself in the mirror with the dress hanging in the background.

BEAUTIFUL

the bride's comfy shoes

AH!  I just love the happiness!

LOVE!! His first baby girl to walk down the aisle.

The lace was breathtaking on Lillie's dress and the buttons all down the back.  So simple, beautiful and classic!

I love this!  I think she looks like an angel with the veil around her.

CONGRATULATIONS Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy! 

      

Dr. Adam Groves, DPT

As some of you have heard, I have substituted a little bit out here, but have found it is not very consistent and there is not a huge need (there are still one room school houses in our county, yeah, I didn't know they still existed either!)  So, I have been working as the receptionist at Adam's clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays.  It is usually just the two of us at the clinic and I have thoroughly enjoyed understanding more about physical therapy and getting to spend time with Adam.  My favorite part of working there is watching him interact with his patients and seeing how much they love his kind spirit.  Someday, maybe I will get to see that everyday, and maybe in Tennessee :).

This is for you Barbie.  The clinic is off Wooden Shoe Lane and these sit on our counter.

This is my space where I greet the patients and do all the clerical work.

Exam room one

This is the common area.

Exam room two

Back office space and some exercise equipment.

Deloris made it our here!

So proud of my Mountain Man :) He works so hard everyday and I can never thank him enough.