Father's Day

For a little over a week now, I've been sort of dreading Father's Day because it's the first one without Roby J.  It wasn't as bad as I thought it could've been.  After church, my family and Christopher's family came over to our house for lunch.  Nana couldn't join us because of a church function; I know she was thinking about Papaw extra today, though.  I just tried to focus my energies on the family that was present today; I enjoyed spending time with my own dad, my father-in-law, and Grandad Martin.  We're very blessed to have such great dads and grandads in our lives.

My birthday (this Tuesday) will also be my first birthday without Papaw and it really does make me sad.  Just a few years ago, he gave me my annual birthday money in a "Seasons Greetings" bank envelope.  On the envelope he wrote "Shelley, it's your birthday, so Christmas isn't far away.  I like to be prompt."

Also, June 27th would've been Nana and Papaw's 63rd anniversary (it'll be mine and Christopher's 2nd anniversary) so I know that day will be tough as well.

We miss him.

Father's Day 2008

Papaw observing our wedding ceremony.  So handsome and regal.

Full of joy and spunk even at 90 years old.

Celebrating 61 years at our wedding reception.

My own dad that I hope to have many more years with!

Christopher and his father on our wedding day.

We are blessed!  I hope everyone else had a Father's Day full of joy, memories, and love.

Kick-Off to Summer...

Well, it's still "spring", but summer has certainly shown its dominance with 94+ degree weather here in East Tennessee.  Actually, 94 feels like a nice break from the 100 degree record-breaking temps (and humidity) that Memphis had to offer last weekend for Mandy's wedding.  The air there was like hot steam, and nobody could last 30 seconds without sweat dripping down every existing crevice.  Heat aside, it was a wonderful weekend.  Christopher and I got to spend some time with Amanda and Josh:

I miss them so much!

They took us to some fabulous restaurants and we ate copious amounts of good food.  My favorite meal, I believe, was my pork bbq sandwich and homemade potato chips from Central bbq:

Amazing.

Of course, the reason we were there was to celebrate Mandy and Zach.  After a wonderful rehearsal dinner and bridal luncheon, it was wedding time! 

After a 9-minute ceremony in the heat, we were still looking swell!

A beautiful, relaxed bride!

Mr. and Dr. Zach Dailey!

About to celebrate our own anniversary! 06/27/09

So glad Eric graced us with his presence.

Best wishes to Mandy and Zach!

Also best wishes to my friend Erin, whose baby boy Luke is due next month! 

Charlie Penn is trying to wait patiently for Luke's arrival.  They're going to be BFF for life.

<3 Love my family!