Mom's Bachelorette Party November 21, 2008

Ok, So Mom's bachelorette party was a blast!!! Thank you Tina, Olivia, Evy, Gina, Kristin, and Lisa for coming!!! Oh and the Pope of course!! Also A big thanks to Lisa W. and her hubby Craig for the entertainment....(you'll see what I'm talking about....)

A bachelorette can't be a bachelorette without dressing a bit goofy. So we made her a sash, veil and princess-puff sleeves that she had to wear the entire night.

Craig was the stripper/pole dancer for the night.....Lisa, his wife on the left cracking up at how hilarious he was being


Mom was such a good sport and went around the restaurant and serenaded tables for tips. Here she looked like the lounge singer. She began with singing to people "lets talk about sex" with our coaching of course. And then by the time she was sitting here. relaxing on a bar stool...she was singing a song that she sings with her 3rd graders....Hilarious!!!

Poor Pope had to witness all the shenanigans
Look at his face. He has a "oh-dear-me-oh-my!" look on his face

Not sure what they were doing...Lisa, you are crazzzzy!! I love you!

Gift time......we'll leave it to your imagination in what she might have gotten. ;-)

Mom was then serenaded herself, by one of the guys who worked there.

A HUGE piece of chocolate cake was passed around the lazy-susan and was gobbled up.


November 22, 2008 Rehearsal. Mom in her bach party veil and sleeves =)

Gary, are you ready for us!!!!?!?!?!?!

singin' and dancin' trying to pay attention (and a little blurry!) =)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

We are thankful for God, Family, Love, Life, Freedom..........

what are you thankful for?

Many bountiful blessings to you this Thanksgiving!

Roy & Loree

A Few November Tid-Bits

Yes, I know this is a HUGE photo header! don't have time to figure out how to make it smaller. Oh well I dig it! =)
There are more Rowland Adventures from our summer '08 to come....don't worry, they ARE coming.

But for now I'll leave you with a few photos for a

Happy November to you!

WHAT! it's November??? Holy shmoly!

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Mom and Gary....Soon to be wed, November 23rd!!! They were so cute on our little engagement shoot last weekend. They kept laughing so hard, it was hilarious! They have So much fun together.

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We've joined Kristin and Grant in their tradition every Sunday morning before church in going to Top Pot and enjoying what Roy and I love, a glazed blueberry doughnut and an Americano! YUM! MMM that greese just gets ya goin' in the morning.....or something else! ;-) haha.....ok...eew!

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And a lonely sailboat on a gorgeous afternoon.


More Rowland Adventures to come!! (I promise!! Just find me the time!!!)

This Christmas......give your life as He gave HIS

My friend kara had this on her blog and I wanted to pass it on! With tears in my eyes, I am in total agreement that we need to remember the most important thing about Christmas....Jesus! And to give of ourselves!!

Liv got hitched!! {Hold the phones part 2} =)

Ok, so here is part 2 of photos of Olivia's wedding in Florida...I will add more to this post when I get more ceremony and reception photos. Andrea and Kristin, this means you!!! =) Or even getting ready photos!! I am sad that I wasn't able to take any.

But for now, here are a few of many that Roy and I took.......

In the car on our way to the garden:

Kristin did a great job with hair and makeup!! If anyone has photos of getting ready, send them to me! I'll post them!

Roy took our mugs:

Brent was our handsome chauffeur

Mom and me in the Bridal room trying to stay cool...it was SOOO hot that day! Oh wait, that was my mom that was so hot! Mom, you are such a beautiful lady!! I love you!

Andrea was so excited that she could barely hold it in

Unfortunately this is the only ceremony pic that I have from someones cell phone =( If anyone has any pics of the ceremony... send them my way! Please!

Me and my man

Getting ready to walk down the aisle....

Sasha, Tony's sis

Michael, Tony's bro....getting ready to throw him in the pond.....yep, he was a wet, dirty mess after that....just kidding!

I think she was born with a camera in her hand, she was always taking pics. I wouldn't be surprised if she took like 4,000 hmmmmm....... she's the one who needs to send me some photos!! ;-)

Antoinette, Tony's sis and Elise

The cutest couple award goes to Brent and Elise!!!

The whole gang!

"Beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news"

Best Friends

Love you Andrea!

Jim and Roy chattin it up

I love Jen!!

Hair shot

The Girls

I was too busy dancing and having fun that I didn't take very many pics of the reception...=(

The next day waiting for our ride to the airport in the Lobby of the Marriot Rennaissance Orlando we stayed in. Yes, we stayed in 3 different places. It made it fun and not boring that's for sure!

I want all of this furniture in my house!!!

On the plane.....so tired!

The land was so flat that we could see the shadows of the clouds perfectly

I have always loved flying since growing up with my dad as a pilot. He would take us flying all the time. He'd even let me fly and land the plane...with a little help of course =) fun memories.

These clouds were gorgeous!!

Stayed tuned for more Rowland adventures!

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