Dec 16, 2011

Favorite Photo Friday "Our Little Flower Girl"



Last weekend we spent a few days in "the windy city" AKA Chicago for my sisters

 wedding.  The wedding was beautiful and we had a wonderful time but this

mama was totally excited as she had all four of her kiddos together for the first

time since Labor Day!  Daniel flew in from North Carolina and it was wonderful to

see him and spend time together!





We just finished getting our little flower girl ready!  Those of you with a beloved

little Asian princess I can share with you that you need LOTS of setting and hair

spray if you want curls in their hair:)





We were downstairs waiting for the limo to pick us up and take us to the

wedding. I knew it had been a busy semester but when I look at this photo...let's

just say I'm excited to have a few weeks off for some R & R and to get

reacquainted with the gym!





The limo has arrived!






Sitting with Aunt Tiana in the really big car!!






We arrived and the first place Gabriella wanted to go was to check on Aunt Kris,

the beautiful bride!




Too cute!






Hanging out with papa and grandma before the wedding:)






She has her flowers...






we were all wondering if she would drop them down the isle??





First we had to check out the "twirl factor" of the dress...thankfully this one

passed:)





Then a quick photo shoot with the ring bearer...yes, Jack, Kris and Kevin's dog

drove in all the way from New York to serve as the ring bearer...he even shared a

 few words during the ceremony!




Here we go....





And she's doing it!!!






She did great until she saw where I was sitting...





Then quickly ran to me to join us towards the front.  Great job baby girl!!!





Kris being escorted down the isle with dad:)





Mr and Mrs Kevin Mano!!!!





Peeking to check out what's for dinner.





The girl LOVES the smell of roses. 




Gavin is an INCREDIBLE cousin to Gabriella and Gabriella loves him to pieces!! 

 He is soooo very patient with her!  You can tell he is used to being a big brother

 and he is wonderful with younger kiddos:) 





Our oldest "baby" boy who just turned 21!  Doesn't he look great in purple!





Our little princess LOVES and I mean LOVES to dance.  I'm totally convinced she

is praying as she "patiently" waits for the dance floor to open up and she can

finally begin to dance!




And it did!  Enjoy yourself baby girl!  You did an awesome job and we couldn't be

 more proud of you!!!




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4 comments:

Football and Fried Rice said...

Your sister is stunning, like you!, I am so glad you got to enjoy some family time! And see your boys! The venue for the wedding looks amazing....so happy for your sister as she starts this new journey of her life!!

Gabriella is the most darling flower girl!! Blessins!

Sara

Gina Kleinworth said...

She looks beautiful & what a great time! I especially love that one of her sitting with the bride!

Rebekah said...

Gabriella was the most beautiful flower girl!!! Looks like it was a lovely wedding and that you all had a wonderful time.
I'm so glad Daniel was able to be there with the rest of the family. Such a precious picture of the 4 of them together!

Lilly said...

Hi Teresa,

Thank you for the sweet comments. I love to check on Gabriella now and then. She is just so happy and adorable little girl. God gave her the family she so deserve. I don't update our blog anymore but I love to follow many chinese blogs and such. Emily and Nathan are growing like weeds these days LOL! and they keep me on my toes too!

Say hi to Curtis and Gabriella! She is a sunshine and we are all so blessed with her laugh and smile!

 
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