8.30.2013

My Three White Dresses

Preface-  As a young girl, growing up in the old first ward, we had a fashion show every August before school started.  It was a mother daughter event.  We enjoyed a wonderful brunch and then the girls of all ages in the ward would model a favorite back to school outfit.  It was one of those much anticipated events.  Now, the first ward is situated on the East side of town.  We were not what you would call affluent, but we made the most of what we had.  I love my growing up memories!  This Modesty Matters Fashion show was inspired by my memories.  It  is an primary/activity day event featuring 8 and 9 year old girls.. I feel it is so important to teach modesty at a young age...
I think they had fun.... I sure did
 
 
 
 
 
 
These models show it off in their opening dance number. 
 
It’s  Fall and that means it’s time for Fashion.  Tonight our little Fashionistas will demonstrate how modesty is never outdated!
Ry Lee starts our evening out o the cat walk with polka dotted pants paired with a black top accentuated with a touch of gold bling.
 

 

Olivia combines  black leggings with  black biker boots and a bohemian top dressed with the ever popular bird design and accessorized with a pewter necklace…  and don’t forget the pewter bird earrings.

Lily  is always on the run with that infectious smile of hers.  Tonight Lily shows off her sporty side in her charcoal capris and her pink runner’s shirt. She simply can’t wait to hit the pavement in this running gear.


Tonight  Lia's fashion statement is her go to favorite,  a flouncy skirt with fun leggings and a colorful pair of shoes and turquoise t-shirt makes the statement "Who Loves You."   Well Lia, we love you…. You always seem to have a smile and a giggle with every greeting!


Emma shows off of her love of color with a lime green neon top coupled with the ever popular jeggings this look is finished  with an adorable zebra print shoe.
 Hanna is wearing skinny jeans with the ever fashionable holes in the knees fitted with a bright pink shirt with a touch of bling and layered with a gray knit shirt.
Mckinlee wears perfect polka dots paired with red skinny jeans and black boots.  Rose earrings and a turquoise necklace accentuate this look.
 Ella wears skinny blue jeans like none other topped off with a crème top dotted with hearts and layered with a black tank.
 

 Kaylee mixes up her fall fashion with the must have leopard print top coupled with her leopard print shoes with a wedge heel and bow.  Her shiny black skinny jeans complete this fall look.
 
Presley goes back to school in style with a striped top paired with the perfect denim skinny jeans.  She adds a little bling with her belt and shoes.  Her darling glasses add just the touch for this studious 3rd grader.

Brooklyn captivates  any crowd with her   49ers team spirit.  She keeps this look relaxed with red skinny jeans and black shoes.

 

Pretty in purple,  Alyssa goes back to school in style.  The black leggings, top and skirt finish this look.
Dressed  in her go to outfit, Olivia’s  green sweater is  modestly paired with  a brown tank and coupled with a fab pair  jeans!  Thanks, Olivia, we love your smile!

Adriane is  pretty in pink.  This adorable polka dotted dress paired with summer sandals is perfect for any occasion... casual or formal.
 


Gwen shows off  her sporty side in her favorite work out outfit.  She can be found in this adorable duo at the soccer field or the gymnastic arena.  Her dad agrees with slogan on her t-shirt… cuter, faster, stronger….  Go Gwen!
 
 
 
Baptism models- These dresses are sure to be heirlooms in the years to come.  Each dress is a perfect fit for the girl who wears it—showing each model’s personality
 
 
 

 
Emma’s baptism gown’s simple lines is adorned with lace at the empire waist and diamond etched top.  A perfect fit for this classic girl.
 
 
 
 
Hanna show off her sweet side with this mid length baptismal lace gown.  She wears a white shrug to keep it modest.
 
Lilly’s hand sewn skirt is  coupled with an adorable white sweater- the perfect duo for this deliciously fun 8 year old!

Ella's beautiful white gown hangs at the ankle in a beautiful hem line with puffed sleeves and a low cut waist.
 
  Chantilly lace on a  pretty face… Kaylee’s  baptism dress is kissed with a touch of pink, the bows complete the look of this ever adorable baptism dress… don’t forget the shoes.
Lia  chose her dress for  its lace overlay on the bottom and puffy chiffon sleeves.  Lia knows how to “doll” it up.


Presley's baptismal gown has a slight sheer top. the bottow of the gown hangs beautifully at the ankles,  the waist is embossed with a ribbon..  The look is finished with white ballet shoes
Olivia is Dressed in her mother’s vintage high neck, puffed sleeve baptism dress, Olivia added a touch of her own with the flowers and ribbon.  Picture perfect!  Thanks Olivia.
Brooklyn shows off her softer side in her floor length gown with a beautiful bow at the waist.
Mckinlee's dress has classic lines with a ruffled top

 

 Tonight Gwen models her puckered bell shaped skirt with a rose accent.  A beautiful baptism dress.

 

 

Ry Lee's flouncy gown hangs just below the knee.  This sweet dress is tied at the wait.

 

Olivia’s dress is picture perfect.  The white top is perfect for any baptism but coupled with a pink bottom with a ribbon at the waist,  it is simply smashing.


 

 

Alyssa's cotton baptismal dress has a fitted high waist with a loose falling skirt.  It is both beautiful and simple.

 

 
Sweet Emry Mei is adorned in her mother’s vintage blessing gown with lace and a bonnet.  Emry is the daughter of Chance and Brenna Burrows and is 2 ½ months old. Carly was married to Drew in the Salt Lake Temple on July 27, 2013.  They met on a blind date set up by her aunt and his mom.  One year later they were sealed for time and all eternity.  Carly’s gown’s simplicity is accentuated by beautiful lace

 

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"I like to look for rainbows whenever there is rain..."
 
Cousins Gwen and Olivia
 

Guest speaker- Rachel Dial- Why modesty matters – featuring my three white dresses


 

My Three white dresses-  The first, the blessing dress, straight from heaven she warms her mother's heart.  The second, her baptism dress, white and pure she wears it with a smile.  And the third, her wedding gown, an elect daughter of God all grown up and beautiful at the temple doors.

 

 

 

 

"... lead me guide me walk beside me, help me find the way, teach me all that I must do, to live with him some day." ( Emma Anne and Emry Mei great granddaughters of Ruth and Max Weaver.) 

 
 

 

8.22.2013

Happy Birthday Big Brother

Happy Birthday Big Brother.  My favorite memory still makes me smile.  I was a Junior in High School and you were playing baseball at Rick's College (BYU Idaho) and  you were home for semester break.  You came to the high school and took me to lunch... to Arby's I think.  You made me fee like a million bucks with your movie star smile and charming personality.  I love you, thank you for impacting my life!


Centerfielder

Visiting us tonight, your attention
Paid to me was little.
So I go to my favorite place where we
can really talk.
The baseball diamond is empty tonight.
The grass is fresh with a summer storm.
It's been years now since you were here. 
Your feet played this very field.
I close my eyes trying to see your image
in this moon sprinkled night.
Your kind eyes are shaded by a baseball cap,
Your hands clothed in you favorite worn mitt.
all that you loved was found
In four bases, a bat, a ball, and nine players. 
Intently, I watched each game
With cherry snow cone dribbling
from my chin.
I blinked and we both grew up
The baseball diamond remains
To remind me.
The cool grass tickles my feet
I walk to center field.
I see you...
You are running, arms stretched,
rays of sunshine envelop you
Yes, you caught it!

8.16.2013

My Summer Bucket List

School is back in session.  While I did not write down a hard copy of my summer bucket list....we filled it, and I made checks in my heart when we made each memory.
 Watching our FAB 5 pull a handcart together on our Martin's Cove trek.... it gave me goose bumps!

Fishing, camping, hiking at Beaver Mountain... always a summer highlight!

Even I caught a fish!

Climbing to the tippy tippy top with Maleck

Playing baseball!

Visiting graveyards

watching my favorite coach!

Catching raindrops!

Spending time with my oldest and dearest friend!


Seeing my favorite Visiting teacher!

Being Maleck's Tball coach

sno cones

celebrating 18 years with Rigby!

Celebrating 39 years

Smelling the wildflowers at Cedar Breaks!


Seeing Seleck get his eagle... Hurrah!



Playing with my kids!


Being with my  family!

 
I MISS SUMMER ALREADY!