Evening with Great Friends at Chilli Willi's

May 15, 2009




Today was crazy, yet fun day for me! Pathways hosted our 3rd Annual “Pathways to Bright Futures” Golf Scramble at the Hidden Cove Golf Course in Grayson, KY. This was my baby to plan so I needed a much deserved Night Out to celebrate this accomplishment! Where did we go, you ask? Uh, Chilli Willi’s since it just rocks on SO many levels!

Laura and Brooke

Sarah, Laura & Brooke


Travis attempting to take a descent picture...we think!

Red faced and all...

Group shot of our fabulous table

Let's try this again...

Boyd and Greenup Champions Meeting a.k.a. My Bridal Shower

May 12, 2009

Today was a very neat-o surprise. I arrived to my Champions meeting way before meeting time since I was having the meeting catered by Texas Roadhouse. However, when I get there, I notice familiar cars in the parking lot and I begin to wonder why they are there so early. I arrive to the ‘Group Room’ where our meeting is held and its locked. I knock on the door and Brenda Hale answers the door and says, “Who is it?” I respond with, “It’s me, Brooke.” And she replies back with, “What are you here for?” “Um, our champions meeting,” I said. About that time, she opens the door and her, Ruth Ellen Chaney and Vicki Caniff had prepared the ‘Group Room’ for my bridal shower! Here are some of the highlights from this awesome day! I immediately called Brad after the shower to spread the good news and his first questions was, “What did we get?” That’s my boy!

Me, the cake and present table. Everything was such a surprise!

Thank you you to Brenda, Ruth Ellen and Vicki for their excellent planning skills!

Our UK trivet from Pollock's that we registered for.

Everyone needs a crock-pot, especially me!

What pretty wrapping...this present ended up being some of glassware from Macy's.

Happy 2009!!!

On New Year's Eve, we were invited to Robbie and Jackie Lynch's house for a fabulous evening to bring in the 2009 New Year. Great time was had by all and we can't thank them enough for their welcoming hospitality! Kudos to you guys!

2009 will be a great year for us!

Spending New Year's with our bestest friends EVER!

Travis and Brad showing off their props. When are you guys joining the band?

Brooke, Laura, and Melanie a.k.a Ladies of the Evening

Dave, Wes, Travis, E, Brad, Robbie and Jeff a.k.a Gentlemen of the Evening

Elswick Christmas 2008

Brooke and Harley on Christmas morning

Harley playing Santa on Christmas Eve at the Robinson's

Harley posing for a picture in front of the awesome presents for our family!

Let's try a close up now...

Amy and Paul's Wedding in Cincy!

On December 19, Brooke, Brad, Carson, Sherry, Cathy and Bruce ventured to Cincinnati, Ohio for the awesome wedding of Amy Griffith and Paul Conn on December 20th. Both very dear friends of mine from my childhood and into the present day. Everything was perfect for their special and we were so thankful we could share in their fun. Just check out some of our featured pictures and see if we had fun or not... one guess, hmmm....."YEAH!!!"

Brad and Brooke having fun at Amy and Paul's wedding!
Fun times!

Oh, the joys ahead in my life!

Bruce and Brad showing off their air guitar skills! Way to hit those notes guys!

Big Poppa and his man purse or assisting his "bride" with her accessory!

This was not a planned picture at all, but I must say I capture some pretty awesome shots! Deep down, they do like each other but they would never admit it...

Check out those singing skills...

And Mom wanted to join in as well...

Mike Light and Mom having a good time! When you hear a song from "Journey," you must light a frame immediately!

Engagement Party, November 28, 2008 Part 1

Brooke and Brad at the engagement party hosted by the Robinson's.

Sherry, Brooke and Carson a.k.a. "The Elswick's."

Brooke and her momma, Sherry.

Brooke and her daddy, Carson.

The Robinson's and The Elswick's.

Julie, Angie, Brooke, Nancy, Aaron, Scott and Brad.

Engagement Party, November 28, 2008 Part 2

This picture was too hilarious, so it needed to blogged all by it's self!

(Nancy, Angie, Julie, Brooke, Scott, Brad and Aaron)

Brad, Tex, Aaron and Scott at the Robinson's for Thanksgiving!

Engagement Party, November 28, 2008 Part 3

Aunt Ruthie and my momma, Sherry.

Sherry assisting Aunt Ruthie with her beer, I mean beverage! HA!

Natalie B, Natalie H, Brooke and Kim!

(Missed you, Ashley and Rebecca)

Mom and her nieces and one nephew. Tessa, Hallie and Jack. Not pictured, Frances.

Goofing off while decorating for Christmas

Harley helping me prepare for Christmas...

Here is goofy picture of Harley drenched in Christmas tooling while I prepared my house for Holiday Open Houses for my business, The Copy Collection.

We survived our trip...Part 1

After traveling 15 hours both ways with two dogs and Brad in tow, I can safely say we survived, NO, better yet, I survived! Actually, the trip wasn't that tricky at all. As I mentioned in a previous blog, we had make arrangements to stay with Brad's sister, Julie in Atlanta on the way down and back. We made two stops going down and three on the way back. Our trip included: going on our boat and witnessing dolphins up close, taking the dogs to the doggie beach twice, watching the sunset on the beach, and eating endless amounts of food and of course seafood! They say "pictures are worth a thousand words," so I will just hush now! Enjoy the pictures!!!

Harley and Tex napping on the road

Tex snuggling in the back seat with limited space. It's tough when you have to share with Harley, the horse dog!

Harley gettin' some lovin' from Aunt Julie.

Harley spending quality time with Zorro, Julie's dog.

Harley chillin' after arriving to my parents condo.

Brad preparing to walk down to the doggie beach.

We survived our trip...Part 2

Brooke and Harley in the ocean

Harley cooling off in the water.

Harley and Tex pose for a quick picture.

This picture wasn't planned at all, but it turned out to be an awesome shot on my part!

Brooke and Brad at the beach for the sunset. How romantic!

Momma and Brooke at the beach for the sunset.