Cinco De Mayo

Holla Amigos! 

How was every one's Cinco De Mayo?!

I know I haven't been blogging for a while because I've been a busy college student (YUCK!) However, I had such a wonderful Sunday and Cinco De Mayo that I just HAD to tell all about it :)

So, as many of you know, I go to The University of Kansas and my parents just recently moved to Kansas City. For all of you non-Kansans, that's about a 25 minute drive home. With my brother, sister, and brother-in-law living in Kansas City as well, my parents decided to throw a Fiesta! 

{ of course I had to dress accordingly }

My parents had a Tostadas Bar that was nothing short of delicious! My sister made a Sopapilla Cheesecake that was OUTSTANDING! I can get the recipe from my sister if any of you want to try it! 

         

{I forgot to take my own pic. so this is one I found online. Before you eat drizzle some honey and cinnamon sugar on top! YUM!}

After filling our tummies and practically going into a "food coma", we decided to play some games! My family loves playing board games along with some card games when we get together, not to mention how competitive it can get. {You haven't experienced competitive until you've witnesses a game of Porter family Spoons!}

...but that didn't last too long before our A.D.D. started to kick in. Ha!

{Exhibit A: Millie}

{Exhibit B: Bella "Beast"}

My older sister and Parents were having a little too much fun with this one!

I think it is safe to say we have pretty photogenic doggies! 

!¿How did you celebrate Cinco De Mayo?!

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{{ and don't forget }}

 Have a Magnificent Monday!

Oh Happy Day!

Through the rain and thunder we finally got my sister (lifeofmeg) HITCHED!!

On Saturday, March 9th,2013, I got to stand next to my one and only sister as she got married! 

From the venue to the flowers and even the candy bar, everything was absolutely perfect! Even through the pouring-down rain... It is safe to say that this was one special weekend filled with love and laughter!

All the festivities (for the girls) started Friday morning with the Bridal Luncheon. My aunt and cousins threw a beautiful luncheon in downtown Kansas City. 

{Lunch was at the Webster House in downtown Kansas City}

We spend the rest of the afternoon getting our pedicures and getting all "dolled" up for the rehearsal dinner. The dinner last night was at Grand Street Cafe and was simply AMAZING! 

{My absolute favorite was their White Cheddar Fondue Pretzel, or in other words, a really fancy pretzel with cheese dip!}

The Wedding Day 

Although I don't have too many pictures from that night, but I do have a few that I took from my phone. The wedding and reception was at The Hawthorne House and couldn't have been anymore perfect. Here is the lovely couple and their first dance to Ben Rector's Forever Like That... the Perfect song for them!

A little before pictures while waiting to kick the night off!

My wedding hair which I LOVED!
The hair and makeup people were able
to come to us which was nice.

Waiting for the ceremony in the basement 

that had no heat...we had to improvise warmth

with table cloths!

Everyone had soo much fun dancing the night away, including my mom! She is always the first one on the dance floor and the last one off.

{My mom and I killing it on the dance floor showing off our "Stanky Leg"...HA!}

...And of course I had to add a picture of me and my handsome date :) We were so happy Tyler could make it to the wedding! We are coming upon our 2 year anniversary in a week and a half! wooohoo!

I hope you all had just as an amazing weekend as we did!