Hollyhand House

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Kim & Eli's Wedding

We enjoyed another wedding this past Saturday. Two of my good friends from college got married in Birmingham. They also met at the Student Rec. Center on campus like Riley and I. It was great to see some of my college friends again. That is the great thing about all of these weddings...each one is like another reunion! The wedding was beautiful and the reception was also very nice. They had sooo much food...it was very hard to choose, I was embarrassed at how much I had on my plate!! We had a wonderful time!Riley and I at the receptionBecca, Ashley & myself at the receptionThe beautiful bride & myselfMe with the groom
Riley & Eli

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Happy Belated Birthday Granny!

My computer has been down so I wasn't able to post anything for a couple of weeks...so therefore I am late! I had to attend a 2 week Amsti workshop so I was unable to visit Granny on her actual birthday but the two of us celebrated her b'day this past Monday together. We went to lunch at Eagle Rock Cafe and then for supper I wanted to learn how to make her absolutely wonderful Chicken and Dumplings. So, we had a mini cooking session and who better to learn from than one of the BEST! We made a wonderful supper together and Riley came up to eat with us. It was great spending the day together!! I am so thankful that I have such a wonderful Grandmother! (Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures so I posted these instead.)


Girl's Sushi Nights

On Tuesday night's at Chucks Fish they have "Ladies Night" for Sushi. Only the ladies get the discount! I love Sushi so this is just great for me so a few of us girls try to go whenever possible. This past Tuesday Peyton joined us for lots of really good sushi...fried green tomatoes...and yes we HAD to have dessert! I am so glad that you came Peyton and I look forward to our next month's sushi night.Peyton, me & Bethany

Kimberly & Cory's Wedding

Saturday the 12th, one of my good friends from college married Cory Phillips (from Berry). I know what a small world! And in September another one of my college friends is marrying Zach (Cory's brother)! We had a wonderful time at their wedding and it turned out beautiful! I am so glad that I could be a part of it. Here are a few pictures from the weekend...

The bridesmaid's luncheon
Riley & I at the rehearsal dinner
Kimberly & Cory
Kimberly with her Bridesmaids
Cory's grooms cake...Cute

Wedding Pictures

My wedding pictures are up!! I was really pleased with them. Now it is just picking which ones I want! Enjoy!

www.staceygreshamphotography.com/proofs/earnest_hollyhand_wedding/index.html

Keep us in your prayers

I just wanted to say thanks to all of those that have been praying for our family. For those who don't know, Riley's mom had a liver transplant Sunday the 13th (her birthday). She is at UAB and doing great. I have been amazed at how fast everything has moved in less than 2 weeks. She should move out of the hospital and into a hotel near the hospital tomorrow and she will have to stay there for a few more weeks. Just keep praying for a fast recovery. I know HE will take care of her! Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers!

Monday, July 7, 2008

4th of July

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. We spent most of our time by the pool or on the lake. We started our day with a boat ride out on the lake and then headed to the pool for lunch and then back to the lake that night for the wonderful firework show. We had a great day and lots and lots of great food & fun!

Holly Beth enjoying her 4th of July cupcake

Cambell and Jonah...they were too cute!

Happy 4th of July!!

HollyBeth dancing for us on the boat

Playing at the Pool

Thursday afternoon, (the 3rd of July), we met our friends Jason and Elaine and their three boys at North River for a little relaxation for me and playtime for Riley. Jason and Riley have been friends for the longest so when they get together they are just like big kids. They were jumping off the diving board about as much as the boys were!

Hayden going in...he's soo little!

I love this picture because they are all in line...big and little kids!

Jason and his famous belly buster...OUCH!

Riley jumping off the diving board...I don't think they ever grow out of this! haha

Drew (One of the twins)

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Our Honeymoon Pics

For our Honeymoon, Riley and I went to Antigua (in the Caribbean). It was beautiful and we had such a wonderful time! Here are some of the pictures from our trip. Hope you enjoy!

Kimberly's Bachelorette/Lingerie Shower

The wedding fun isn't over just yet. I have just picked up right where I left off...since I am in three more weddings not counting the other friends that I am not in the wedding! Cyndee Grey and I were the hostesses of our friend Kimberly Johnson's bachelorette/lingerie shower in Atlanta this weekend. Kimberly was one of my bridesmaids and a college roommate and she is marrying Cory Phillips from Berry (what a small world). We had a great weekend! Friday night we went to see the new house that they just bought that is in Cumming, GA (about 20 minutes outside of Atlanta). Then Friday we headed to Cyndee's condo in Buckhead to soak up some rays at the pool. That night we had the lingerie shower also at Cyndee's and then headed out to one of my favorite restaurants- Two Urban Licks. (The first restaurant that Riley and I ate at!) We had lots of fun!!

The future Mrs. Phillips

All the appetizers before going to eat AGAIN!In front of Two Urban Licks