Wedding!

On August 11, 2012, my friend Hadley got married!

I don't have any official pictures, but he are some random shots throughout the day that various people took :)

Hadley's Lovely Eyelashes 

Bridesmaid Fun!

 All in the elevator!  Rebecca has Hadley's train, I carry her lovely shoes, Leann stands by to carry any loose bouquets, and Sarah awaits to help with anything :D 

Aren't Hadley's Shoes so amazing!  They Say "I Do"

But Do I . . . ?

Here we go again! Outside for pictures :)

Inside again, Jenn is looking tired but pretty :)

Toria is cold!  They both look a bit tired...

This about sums up the day for Hadley, her mother, and sister.

Lots of talking... XD

More pictures! Jenn and Brian run to get props!

The reception finally came, with many tired feet.  Notice the converse and shoe-less girls? XD  

A few portraits

The Kiss :)

Me and my sis.  We wore the same size dress for the wedding.  She is definitely growing...

Riley and me. I'm standing on two steps and he's still that much taller -_- ;)

Sara snapped this pictures for us ^_^  Love it!  Madi joined in too, since she didn't know what the bridal party was supposed to be doing (and I didn't either;)

Flower Girls

LOL  They were bored ;)

 Makenna and Madi read to Hadley :)

me and my girls!

Mama took this picture of Makenna.  Wow <3

Skyeler

Senior Banquet (portraits)

The day for my Senior Banquet finally arrived!  I was so excited to finally wear my new dress.  We had a lovely evening! ^_^

Mom took some pictures before we left . . . 

Skyeler

Senior Pictures

This afternoon mom, Aly, and I made our way out to a beautiful "plantation" to take some pictures.  It was over 50 degrees, so we thought it would be a great day to get out and get some fresh air.  As it were, it was very windy!  Making pictures a bit harder than anticipated.  Some are, of course, better than others, but I wanted to post a variety.  The pictures took a while to upload, so this is all for now (but they are a pretty good quality!)  Pictures mom took of Aly will soon follow!

These are all outdoor.  Some of the better ones of today :)  Some of these will probably be used as some of my senior pictures.

Skyeler

Book 1 - She Walks In Beauty

Along with my Mama and sister, I am doing what is called (or what she calls) A Book A Week.  It is exactly what it sounds like: reading at least one book every week in 2012, so 52 books by the end of the year :)  I already count my books, but the last two years I have not quite made it.  In fact, I have barely crossed 30 each year.  

Anyway.  This is my first book finished in 2012.  She Walks In Beauty by Siri Mitchell

"For a young society woman seeking a favorable marriage, so much depends on her social season debut. Clara Carter has been given one goal: secure the affections of the city's most eligible bachelor. Debuting means plenty of work--there are corsets to be fitted, dances to master, manners to perfect. Her training soon pays off, however, as celebrity's spotlight turns Clara into a society-page darling.

"Yet Clara soon wonders if this is the life she really wants. Especially when she learns her best friend has also set her sights on Franklin De Vries. When a man appears who seems to love her simply for who she is and gossip backlash turns ugly, Clara realizes it's not just her marriage at stake--the future of her family depends on how she plays the game." From Amazon

I loved this book. I thought it was very beautiful, and loved immersing myself into the the 1800's for a while. The characters, though in a different time period, I could definitely relate too. It was also interesting to see how things were back then - to see what has changed, and what hasn't.

Skyeler

Photography Again

I have another picture today ^_^  This one is just something I decided to take a picture of when I wasn't sure if my other photo of the day would turn out.  However, they both seemed to turn out acceptable :)  I am slowly beginning to take shots on manual.  I'm beginning to worry that I'll not be able to live on auto (or "Happy Mode" as my mother calls it) once I can switch the aperture and shutter speed just a bit quicker.  And of course, make sure it's focused.  Not everything is going to stay still for me long enough to take 5 pictures of it >.<  Yet at least I am practicing!  So here, below, is my prettiful, loverly tiara!  Look at the sparkles!

        

  Skyeler