Schmitz Family Wedding - Ohio

To say the Schmitz family is special to me does not capture the full emotions.   The girls I watched since they were all 4 babies, they were flower girls in our wedding, and their Mama is a dear friend to me.   Sophia (the oldest) was married in May and we were not able to attend due to Gracie's 5th grade trip.   

When the invitation for Chloe's wedding came we knew it would be a quick trip due to school being in session.   We were going to fly up just Jimmy and I but the girls were insistent on going to see both Gjysh and KK (hard to go home and not take the kids!) and the wedding.  So since we could not pull Gracie out of school, we left downtown at 4ish.   We knew it would be a late night.  We pulled in about 1:30am to Mom and Dad's house.   

Saturday we slept in then hit Barry Bagels for lunch, time at the house to rest, Mr. Freeze for a yummy treat and wrapped up the afternoon and evening with the wedding and reception.  

Daily I become more and more aware that we are headed into the teen years! 

Have Monkey will travel!  This monkey that Aunt Tammy gave her when she was less than 6 months old is always sleeping with her and always travels with us.   

someone was a little tired and did not feel well starting the day.  Lots of snuggles, downtime and  a bath she was ready to party at the wedding. 

Each of the girls have a hosta Gjysh has named after them. Maggie's has some curly edges! 

KK loves 

A walk to the candy store up town to pick out some treats.  It is one of the things the girls love to do with my parents.

Mr Freeze Peanut Butter Sundaes! 

eat up baby girl. 

Of course we snag quite a few pics before we go to the wedding while we are all dressed up.   I never miss any opportunity to capture my favorite people.  Dad's yard is perfect for photos.   I need to plan a professional session there soon!

I love this picture!  

Maggie has started to wear her sunglasses on her head like me! 

Joe and Chloe!  Congrats 

priceless!  

Life with you is the best! 

Soak in the big world my dear!   

Live life to the fullest my dear! 

 The wedding was so sweet and centered around Jesus!

Chloe (Left) and Sophia (right) from our wedding just shy of 16 years ago. 

The sisters!    My how I adore them and am so proud of the ladies they have become.   (Top Photo:   Maggie, Gracie, Sophia, me, Lilly, and Rebekah.   Bottom Photo:  Gracie, me, Chloe, and Maggie)

When the drive is long you stop in Knoxville for a treat to make the rest of the drive bearable some days.    Duck Donuts is a new find and fabulous.   Hot, Fresh, custom donuts!

we will be back! 

The trip all told we were in the car roughly 18 hours and home less than 36 but we would not trade a minute of it!!