I'll start out with some pictures for you, how's that sound? My entire family is in town and I just love that. My brothers decided this was a good time to take down my parents roof and re-do it because they're are awesome like that. The whole family is pitching in. Even me, I even wore work clothes and cut down branches off a tree, and moved shingles and swept insulation and put together things with nuts and bolts and washers and stuff. (Stuff being an official building term, of course.) In the meantime, Ariel and Racecar are very happy playing with their cousins. And Brian? Well, he's in Massachusetts.
So, here are some pictures from the wedding and the roof project:
First, here's a picture from the wedding of me with the best man.
And here's one with the happy couple. And they're so in love it makes my stomach turn a little. In a nice kinda way.
And my brother-in-law found this toad yesterday, he was working it for the camera. (the toad, not my brother-in-law)
Here are the worker bees who worked non stop all day and all night and at least one of my brothers is staying all week long and this is what he'll be doing, all week long.
They finished up last night at about 11:20.
So, you may or may not notice, but this week my posting will be very, very light, between my family being in town, packing up my house for our move which is two weeks away, being a single mom for two weeks, work and laundry and work and laundry and mowing the lawn and eating bug bites and ice cream, I won't be around as much as usual. But soon, (as in, say, August) I'll be around a lot more!
Now to the winner!
Oh man, this was a fun contest wasn't it? I loved reading everyone's favorite songs. I noticed a lot of Johnny Cash, (who I love) and a lot of country music, too. But what I loved was seeing how almost all of the songs brought back some sort of memory for some of you and then you shared that with me, so this contest was very, very fun.
But the winner? She's one lucky girl, her name is Amy (with a last name that starts with s), she does not have a blog and she has a hotmail e-mail address (I e-mailed you Amy!). Congratulations, Amy! Just give me your address and I'll get this bad boy right out to you.
Check back later this week for a very green giveaway.
Man... you have a nice looking family! :D
Posted by: Heather @ Desperately Seeking Sanity | June 16, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Beth..how awesome is that..How nice it is to give back to our parents after all the years and all the things they did for us. You looked beautiful and your nice.....she is beautiful herself. So glad that things worked out and I hope they have an awesome marriage. Spend some time with your family because once Dan is deployed it will be tough for all of you. We look forward to some more pictures of the wedding. Did you listen to my song? I was listening to it today while I was working out and it is just so beautiful... Have a great week!!
Hugs,
Shantel
Posted by: Shantel | June 16, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Beth..how awesome is that..How nice it is to give back to our parents after all the years and all the things they did for us. You looked beautiful and your nice.....she is beautiful herself. So glad that things worked out and I hope they have an awesome marriage. Spend some time with your family because once Dan is deployed it will be tough for all of you. We look forward to some more pictures of the wedding. Did you listen to my song? I was listening to it today while I was working out and it is just so beautiful... Have a great week!!
Hugs,
Shantel
Posted by: Shantel | June 16, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Yay!! Amy S. lucky you!
Beth, I wish I had a family like yours... Lucky you too!
Posted by: wfbdoglover | June 16, 2008 at 10:36 AM
You go, girl, puttin' stuff together with nuts and bolts and washers and stuff! I'm thoroughly impressed!
Beautiful wedding, too. Looks like a good day for one.
Posted by: Jane | June 16, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Beth you look beautiful. :D
That's awesome that your brother's re-roofed your parents house. That is an undertaking for sure.
Have loads of fun with your family.
Posted by: Deconstructing Jen | June 16, 2008 at 10:52 AM
You looked too cute at the wedding!!!
Posted by: Amy | June 16, 2008 at 11:05 AM
I can't wait to see the photos(i can't see them at work) and your brothers amaze me, well your whole family does.
Posted by: crookedeyebrow | June 16, 2008 at 11:20 AM
I love, love, love your dress! It's such a fantastic colour and so soft and flowing. You look just lovely in it. When you get some time, please post some details on where and how you found it!
Posted by: Lynn | June 16, 2008 at 11:23 AM
You looked very lovely at the wedding. I also live in Northwest Indiana. Could you reveal the location of the wedding because it looks really beautiful.
Good luck with the packing and move!
Posted by: ann | June 16, 2008 at 11:25 AM
You? Are totally rocking that dress! Seriously, you look awesome.
And remember how I've said that your brothers are hot. yeah, they still are. Hot. And shirtless.
I need a moment.
Posted by: Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama | June 16, 2008 at 11:42 AM
Beth, you look absolutely gorgeous!
Steph
Posted by: Adventures In Babywearing | June 16, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Beautiful dress!Sounds like you will have a very busy month!
Posted by: sandi | June 16, 2008 at 12:05 PM
You look beautiful!! I love the dress!
Posted by: Sarah M. | June 16, 2008 at 12:07 PM
You look so amazing in that gorgeous purple dress! And you do indeed have tres hot brothers! Wow!
Posted by: Emily | June 16, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Great dress pic - you looking fantastic!
Posted by: Amy | June 16, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Beth,
That purple dress is stunning on you.
Posted by: Rhonda (Mimi) | June 16, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Beth! You look stunning in that dress...so very elegant! Have fun with the family...I love when mine come to town!
Posted by: Erika | June 16, 2008 at 01:02 PM
You looked awesome in your dress. I loved it! And the color - stunning!
I also think it's awesome what you're doing for you folks. I would love to see more pictures of the progress. Especially ones with your shirtless hot brothers in them. Did I just say that outloud?
Posted by: Carrie Walls | June 16, 2008 at 01:02 PM
You looked great at the wedding Beth.
Sounds like you are going to be very busy for the next few weeks. You need to have a Bloggy Pack and Move Beth Party!
p.s. You had me excited for just a second when I read Amy-winner, then I saw (s) last name. That was fun though thinking of a favorite song.
Posted by: amy | June 16, 2008 at 01:22 PM
You are wearing a beautiful dress! I'll tell you a secret if you promise not to tell...I like it better than the brides! But she looked beautiful also!!!
Posted by: Kristin Davenport | June 16, 2008 at 01:53 PM
You looked beautiful for the wedding. I swear you could be my good friend's twin sister! Good luck with packing!
Posted by: Nicole@ApronStringsAflutter | June 16, 2008 at 02:04 PM
love love love that dress - you are super skinny!
Posted by: jodi@blog-o-licious | June 16, 2008 at 02:06 PM
You look great! Purple is definitely your color! Happy Packing!
Posted by: Jodie Brooks | June 16, 2008 at 02:15 PM
You look beautiful in purple, your niece looks so happy, and your parents have a beautiful yard. I should've known, with you mom's mad gardening skills!
Awesome toad shot, by the way. But who cares about the toad, right? Because hot damn, Beth. I really, really like it when your brothers take their shirts off. Mmmm hmmm.
Posted by: Sarah B. | June 16, 2008 at 02:35 PM