Thursday, June 28, 2012

RELAXING

Okay, now that the wedding is over with, I am not going to have anything to blog about.

Being in that heat all day for the wedding was really, really hard on Jim. So Monday, we took the day off. Didn’t answer our phones, didn’t go anywhere or do anything. Well, we did watch the kids open some of their wedding gifts. But that was it. Jim slept a lot and worked on getting his strength back.

Tuesday morning at 8:00, I had an eye doctor appointment. Prescription changed a little bit but not enough for me to have to get new glasses. See him again in a year.

Got home and let Jim take another nap. I talked to a couple of people and actually did a couple loads of laundry. That was it for Tuesday.

Wednesday, we had doctor appointments. We both came out with great reviews. Both of us have lost weight, Jim more than me, of course. His blood sugar was too good so they cut back on one of his diabetes medicines. That is always a good thing. All of our blood work came back with really good results. I don’t need to return for a year. Jim has doctor appointments in September in Arizona for follow up on the cancer. 

I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Monday. I am so thrilled. NOT! But at least I can use the half-lightly stuff. I take a pill and then only have to drink half the gallon of liquid stuff. I don’t mind the procedure. I usually sleep through it. But the prep is not my favorite thing.

When Jim took Scooter out before going to bed, she spotted a couple of deer wandering through our neighborhood. Jim came and got me and we watched these two pretty does feasting on our neighbors garden. A perfect way to end our evening.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

RECEPTION FOR MR. AND MRS. DIXON

Michaela’s Mom got us this balloon to put on the groom’s family table. Isn’t it just great!!

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 Morning – June 24, 2012

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Annie (Michaela’s sister) made her wedding cake

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At the reception

I love my Daddy

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First Dance

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Mary, Michaela, Sandie

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Cutting the cake

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Dancing the night away

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For those of you who asked, Michaela’s name is pronounced:      Mi-shay-la.

MICHAELA DIXON

June 24, 2012

The most beautiful daughter-in-law ever.

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Annie (sister) and Michaela 

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Mary (Mom), Michaela, and Jeff (Stepdad)

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Grandma Norma and Michaela

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TODD DIXON

June 24, 2012

Our son

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My guys

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Eyes up son

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No, I am NOT going to carry those flowers

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Dad, you belong over there

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Last lecture from Mom

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Is she coming?

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With a little help from my friend

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It is hot (great legs)

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I am so happy

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DISCLAIMER

If you’re tired of looking at wedding pictures, you can just skip the next three posts. I just had too many pictures to choose from.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

JUNE 24, 2012 – WEDDING DAY

Billings, MT   H  100    L  69

Todd and Michaela

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Todd and the flower girl (Sophia)

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By the time we got around to taking pictures, we were all dripping wet and suffering from the heat. We did our best.

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Michaela and her mother, Mary

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Ringbearer (Liam) and Flower Girl (Sophia)

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Annie (Michaela’s sister), Michaela, Mary (her mother)

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Grandma Norma, Michaela, Grandma Billie

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Sandie, Michaela, Jim

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Todd waiting for his bride to walk down the aisle

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I’m not going to cry, I’m not going to cry. 

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This is one of my favorite pictures of Michaela with her Grandma Norma walking down the aisle. She is so breathtakingly beautiful.

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Grandma Norma and family giving Michaela over to Todd. I personally wanted to give Todd to Michaela so she knows he is now her responsibility. But I know they will take good care of each other with lots of love.

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The Vows

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The sand ceremony

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First kiss as husband and wife

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The second kiss – even better.

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Todd and Michaela Dixon

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