STL: Father's Day

Happy Father's Day Dad!

I wrapped up my visit to St. Louis celebrating Father's Day. I went to Mass in the morning with Dad and Francine, followed by a delicious breakfast at Schneithorts. After some down time at Dad's, I ventured over to my grandma's for a few hours, then came back over to dad's for a steak dinner! Dad, I am glad I got to spend the day with you!

At Grandma's...

The day before Father's Day was my late grandpa's birthday. We decided to honor his fatherhood and birthday on Father's Day. We certainly celebrated. The afternoon consisted of catching up, water balloon fight, cards, and of course a dance party. Some of my younger cousins tried to teach the family the Hannah Montana Hoedown Throwdown.

Sorry I didn't get every one's pictures posted, we are just that big of a family :)

Water Balloon Toss turned Water Balloon Fight!

Hannah Montana Hoedown

Happy Father's Day to you too, Tom!

STL: Aunt Germaine and Uncle Peck's 50th

During my time in St. Louis, I got to celebrate my aunt and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary in Kelso, MO. We attended a Mass in honor of them, which was packed and then went to a reception with an evening of pictures, dancing, and of course dumplings! Happy Anniversary Aunt Germaine and Uncle Peck! I am glad I got to celebrate with you and the rest of the family!

The happy couple!

The cake topper is from their wedding!

Aunt Carnetta and Uncle Don dancing the night away!

Dad with the princesses!

Papa Vern with the grandkids

Me with Aunt Margie

Ami, Francine, and Lori

Robyn and Joe

Me, Rylie, and Lori

STL: Ashley, Nathan, Rylie

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During my time in St. Louis, I was blessed to be in town at the same time that Ami and Lori were with their kiddos, Ashley, Nathan, and Rylie. Here's just a glimpse at these precious ones!

Rylie

Rylie helped catch a fish in the backyard!

Rylie had previously celebrated her 3rd birthday at Chuck-E-Cheese, however she didn't get to see Chuck-E. So this time, he came and gave her a big hug. She was so excited!

Rylie, Ashley, and cousin Tess or are they mice?

Ashley!

Ashley after she lost her first tooth!

Nathan!

Ice Cream

What's the best way to get rid of sugar energy, well go running right after eating ice cream of course! Ashley and Nathan are quite the natural runners!

Magic House!

Oh and you must check out their talent!

Becky's Wedding

Today we celebrated my friend/colleague Becky's marriage to Kyle. The ceremony was outdoors at Smithville Lake!

Me and Becky

Mary (friend/colleague) and Becky

The boys: Brett, Kevin, and Kerrie (more friends/colleagues) ready to celebrate!

St. Louis with the Davis Girls

In Wine there is Truth!

Sarah Davis and I drove into St. Louis to meet our friend Katie Davis (no they are not sisters) for a weekend of prayer, vino, relaxation, and friendship. We have been trying for a few years to take a trip to St. Louis to visit and pray in the many beautiful churches. So our weekend consisted on traveling around the Lou, stopping into several churches, and then having a day at the wineries. We highly recommend that you check out Sugar Creek Winery in Defiance and Montelle Winery in Augusta!

Sugar Creek Winery, Defiance

Our spread, provided by Trader Joes and Sugar Creek.

Sarah, Katie, and Me

The view from Montelle Winery, Augusta

Anne Marie's Wedding

Today, Anne Marie, my former froommate, married her best friend Mark!

It was a beautiful ceremony followed by the best dance party!

Anne Marie and Mark I am excited for you and I know God has blessed you and will continue to bless you through your marriage! Thanks for letting me participate in your special day!

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wertin

Their chauffeur service!

Small Group

Bama Girls Unite!