Lambert's Cafe....

 

14 of us met for lunch at Lambert's. OMG....love that place. As you can see Kayla & Julien had fun.

Wrapping things up....

 

Sunset....

 

 

I had to step outside during the reception to take these pics, gorgeous.

Fun at the reception....

 

                                      
              Lots of dancing AND eating at the reception.

 

Mother & Son dance....

 

Mom & Howie danced to Celine Dion's Because You Loved Me. There were a lot of tears shed, it was such a sweet, special, emotional moment.

FIRST dance & Father/Daughter dance....

 

Their first dance, the father and daughter dance, John with his grandson Bentley, and John and Dawn.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Baker Jr.

The bride and groom cutting the cakes at the reception.

Big Brother....

 

My oldest Big Brother Des & his girlfriend MaryRose drove down from Michigan for the wedding! :-)

 

Reception room ready....

 

 

Pre-wedding shots....

 

The wedding was delayed a bit so it gave me a chance to get a few pre-wedding shots. Julien & Kayla, me, my oldest Big Brother, & his girlfriend MaryRose, Kayla with Uncle Howie....aka, the Groom, and Kayla.

 

Orange Beach....

 

Beautiful sunrise at Orange Beach. We're here for my brothers wedding, as you can see the kids are enjoying themselves. Downtime in the condo, fun at the pool & on the beach.

Howard....

We are heading to Orange Beach today. Tomorrow; my brother Howard will be married. I will gain a sister-in-law and a niece and nephew. It is so nice to see Howie this happy. Congratulations Howard, Detra, Maygan, and Alex. Welcome to the family.

Kayla....

began a journey back in February. Since then she has lost 112 pounds. She looks amazing.

Tucker....

aka....ToTo, is getting so big. Creeping up on 6 pounds.

 

More wedding shower pics....

 

Howie & Detra's Wedding shower....

 

Labor Day....

at the lake. Aunt Sue called & invited us to the Lake House for Labor Day. We had a great time as always.

TUCKER....

 

 

 

Gabi's Graduation/Award's Day....

WE are SO very PROUD of Gabi. She received SEVEN awards this morning. Out of 126 5TH graders she was the only one to receive a Student Excellence Award in recognition of her outstanding attendance record, positive attitude, and exemplary student leadership during her time at LVES.

Dance Recital....

 

                      Gabi's dance recital at the BJCC!!!!

 

Prom '13

Kayla & Christopher ready to head to Christopher's prom.

EASTER Sunday....

 

 

 My favorite pic of the kids PLUS Howie's family....Maygan, Alex, & Detra. And Cecilia & Gabi.

Happy....

 

6TH Birthday Addie! You are such a blessing to us sweet girl. Aunt Nonna loves you!