Also, you should know that all these photos were taken by Liz Draper Photography. If you are interested in her work, click on this link. Liz Draper Photography Enjoy!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Pictures from the Wedding
Okay, so I don't love my cheesiness in this photo, but I have to prove I actually did this wedding, right? Haha.
Also, you should know that all these photos were taken by Liz Draper Photography. If you are interested in her work, click on this link. Liz Draper Photography Enjoy!
Also, you should know that all these photos were taken by Liz Draper Photography. If you are interested in her work, click on this link. Liz Draper Photography Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
www.keddingtonweddings.com
This last week I had the opportunity execute my first hired wedding. I've been wanting to become a real wedding planner for a few years now; and I've had opportunities to provide my services and strengthen my skills, but it was always as a gift to my friends. This time it was different. Although my best friend is sister to the bride, the family was generous enough to "hire" me to make this wedding spectacular!
Right before my first wedding a couple years ago, the mother-of-the-bride thanked me for helping plan everything. She said to me, "thank you so much for helping with Katy's wedding. This has given me the opportunity to do what I really wanted to do for my daughter and not to worry about all the details." This comment has stuck with me and has been the greatest driving force for me to begin my own wedding business. This most recent wedding supported this same idea. The mother-of-the-bride was so pleased that she didn't have to worry about any of the details the day of the wedding! This is why I do what I do. I love weddings, they are my passion!
Check out my website, www.keddingtonweddings.com. If you know of anyone interested in hiring a planner who can give them advice (but not take over the joy of planning their own wedding) and to be there on the wedding day to make sure every detail goes perfectly, then give them my contact information. I will have pictures from this last wedding shortly. As soon as I get them, I will put them up! Happy weddings!
Right before my first wedding a couple years ago, the mother-of-the-bride thanked me for helping plan everything. She said to me, "thank you so much for helping with Katy's wedding. This has given me the opportunity to do what I really wanted to do for my daughter and not to worry about all the details." This comment has stuck with me and has been the greatest driving force for me to begin my own wedding business. This most recent wedding supported this same idea. The mother-of-the-bride was so pleased that she didn't have to worry about any of the details the day of the wedding! This is why I do what I do. I love weddings, they are my passion!
Check out my website, www.keddingtonweddings.com. If you know of anyone interested in hiring a planner who can give them advice (but not take over the joy of planning their own wedding) and to be there on the wedding day to make sure every detail goes perfectly, then give them my contact information. I will have pictures from this last wedding shortly. As soon as I get them, I will put them up! Happy weddings!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Manly Enough?
Tonight as I was flipping though some pictures that friends posted on Facebook, I came across this one. I laughed hard enough that I knew I needed to share with all of you! The caption says it all...
"This knife will compensate for anything you've ever done in your life that wasn't manly enough" -Austin H.
"This knife will compensate for anything you've ever done in your life that wasn't manly enough" -Austin H.Wednesday, August 13, 2008
700 East Reopened!
A little while back, I mentioned that I was so sick of road construction. Well, the greatly anticipated reopening of the 700 East exit on westbount I-80 is open! Honestly, it cut a full 5 minutes off my commute this morning. I am feeling good!
No more orange sign saying "CLOSED"! Yipee!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Events Management Reunion
8-8-08, A huge day for weddings!
Included in this lucky day of weddings was the wedding of my friend Lisa to her now-husband, Wes. I went down to Provo for the wedding reception and was welcomed into the arms of my dear friends from Events Management. Being part of the Events Management Team (aka EMT) honestly changed my life and career, and these friends will be friends forever. It was like we'd never been apart, and was such a joy to spend a few hours catching up.
I hope we get to see each other again before another year passes.
Heather, Lisa, Katy, me, Ben
Mark (Heather's husband) and Micah (Katy's husband) having a romantic moment. Haha!Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Biggie's Annual River Trip
So, I realize its almost 1am as I am beginning this post. But seriously, I've been so busy lately that if I don't do it tonight, another week will pass by and I'll be more than 2 weeks behind in my posting! And I'm sure you wonderful readers would hate that! :)
You may be wondering about the title. Let me explain. At the beginning of July I received a phone call from my friend Amber. She was inviting me to join a bunch of other people for an annual river trip. She only knew a few people herself, but the guy in charge, Brad Biggerstaff (aka: Biggie) told her she could invite as many more girls as she wanted. So, I of course went! Well, Biggie has been doing this river trip every summer for about 10 years and his dad owns the boats, so we have to pay him a very minimal amount to cover the cost of hauling all the equipment up to Alpine, WY and then we do our own food! Talk about a great deal!
We arrived late Thursday night and set up camp in the dark. That was exciting. The next day we ran the Snake River twice and went out for dinner, then back to camp. There were only about 20 of us who were there that first day, but Friday night our numbers doubled! As a result, most of us only got the chance to run the river once on Saturday, some people were lucky enough to go twice. Saturday night, we drove up to Jackson Hole, went to dinner, got some ice cream, then went to the Cowboy Bar for some country dancin! Let me tell you, drunk people can provide some great entertainment!
This river trip was a great weekend and I hope I'm lucky enough to go again next year. If not, I'm sure I'll find some other fun thing to do. Enjoy the pictures!
Day 1, Run 1
Day 1, Run 2
Day 2, Run 2 (my only Saturday run, but so worth the wait!)
And yes, I did pay for copies of these pictures from the Float O Graphs place. But hey, I wasn't about to take my camera on board and they did such a nice job with the photography!
You may be wondering about the title. Let me explain. At the beginning of July I received a phone call from my friend Amber. She was inviting me to join a bunch of other people for an annual river trip. She only knew a few people herself, but the guy in charge, Brad Biggerstaff (aka: Biggie) told her she could invite as many more girls as she wanted. So, I of course went! Well, Biggie has been doing this river trip every summer for about 10 years and his dad owns the boats, so we have to pay him a very minimal amount to cover the cost of hauling all the equipment up to Alpine, WY and then we do our own food! Talk about a great deal!
We arrived late Thursday night and set up camp in the dark. That was exciting. The next day we ran the Snake River twice and went out for dinner, then back to camp. There were only about 20 of us who were there that first day, but Friday night our numbers doubled! As a result, most of us only got the chance to run the river once on Saturday, some people were lucky enough to go twice. Saturday night, we drove up to Jackson Hole, went to dinner, got some ice cream, then went to the Cowboy Bar for some country dancin! Let me tell you, drunk people can provide some great entertainment!
This river trip was a great weekend and I hope I'm lucky enough to go again next year. If not, I'm sure I'll find some other fun thing to do. Enjoy the pictures!
Day 1, Run 1
Day 1, Run 2
Day 2, Run 2 (my only Saturday run, but so worth the wait!)
And yes, I did pay for copies of these pictures from the Float O Graphs place. But hey, I wasn't about to take my camera on board and they did such a nice job with the photography!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Update on My Mother
Many of you have called to ask how my mother is doing, so I thought it was probably time I post something about it.
On July 9 she had surgery to remove a portion of the tumor for a biopsy. Last week when my parents met with the oncologist, they learned that the sample of the tumor which was removed showed no results of even being a tumor according to the tests at the pathology lab! How does that work? We were not quite sure how to react to this news except wait for their appointment with the neurosurgeon.
Well the appointment with the neurosurgeon took place on Monday and at that time they decided to do another surgery on August 12. They are hopeful to remove a good portion during this surgery, about 80%, and send some of it to the pathology lab again to get new results. Once the pathology lab informs the doctors of what type of tumor it is, they will know which type of chemotherapy will be best. It is likely that chemo will be the next step in her battle after the surgery. However, there is still the possibility of the gamma or cyber knife.
There are some definite risks or side effects with all of these future procedures so I ask for your continued prayers for my mom. Our family is continuing in faith and trust in the Lord. But is important at this time to try to keep up the intensity of faith that was shown at the beginning. We want the Lord to know that we will do all we can to keep our mother with us and for her to keep all her mobility! Thank you for your love and support. My family appreciates it greatly, and we have all been touch to learn just how wonderful our friends and family are. Thank you.
On July 9 she had surgery to remove a portion of the tumor for a biopsy. Last week when my parents met with the oncologist, they learned that the sample of the tumor which was removed showed no results of even being a tumor according to the tests at the pathology lab! How does that work? We were not quite sure how to react to this news except wait for their appointment with the neurosurgeon.
Well the appointment with the neurosurgeon took place on Monday and at that time they decided to do another surgery on August 12. They are hopeful to remove a good portion during this surgery, about 80%, and send some of it to the pathology lab again to get new results. Once the pathology lab informs the doctors of what type of tumor it is, they will know which type of chemotherapy will be best. It is likely that chemo will be the next step in her battle after the surgery. However, there is still the possibility of the gamma or cyber knife.
There are some definite risks or side effects with all of these future procedures so I ask for your continued prayers for my mom. Our family is continuing in faith and trust in the Lord. But is important at this time to try to keep up the intensity of faith that was shown at the beginning. We want the Lord to know that we will do all we can to keep our mother with us and for her to keep all her mobility! Thank you for your love and support. My family appreciates it greatly, and we have all been touch to learn just how wonderful our friends and family are. Thank you.
Luke 8:50 "Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole."
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