Shower #1

Bridal Shower

The Gregory Ladies

In the middle of October, Erin and others threw me my first bridal shower for Chad's side of the family. It was awesome to meet and visit with so many friends and family. The decorations and food were amazing! Erin made so many wonderful items, but she made these tasty cake-pops (I just came up with that name) that were so creamy and yummy...I can't stop talking about them!! It was also nice that Chad got to stop by for a second so he could see and hug his aunts and nieces. Chad and I were definitely blessed with so many awesome things to start our new life together. We can hardly wait four more months to use our new items!!

I definitely want to add more pictures as soon as I get them!



Fall Fun

Fall Leaves and Falling More in Love

 Chad and I have been going to the apple orchard every fall for Four years! Fall is by far my favorite season and love everything about this time of year - including, apples, bonfires, football, sweatshirt weather and changing leaves. Chad has always loved summer the best but my absolute love for autumn has moved this season into his second favorite :)

We always plan the whole day around going to the orchard. We take the long, scenic route to get to there and then immediately grab apple cider slushy's! We then walk around and pick some apples and pumpkins. Finally, we make our way to the back of the orchard and lay a blanket down under the same tree. Our favorite part of the day is laying there together and enjoying the view of the changing leaves and scenery. After resting for a while, we make our way back to the festivities. We buy one more apple cider slushy each and head back to the daily grind of life. Our trip to the apple orchard had become one of our favorite traditions!

Another love of ours, which happens to be in the fall as well, is the Colts. Even though it is a rough season, we still love the Colts. We were blessed to get tickets from our friends and had great seats with an awesome view! It was awesome to have the roof open and see the lovely blue sky and fall breeze while watching the Colts!

Cider and S'mores

Cider and S'mores

Chad's brother and sister-in-law, Jean and Amanda, hosted a family cookout at their house for family time and to celebrate the beginning of fall! We had a bonfire, smores, apple cider and lots of laughs! All my favorite things about fall :)

Unfortunately, Chad could not get off work and we all missed him! However, this allowed more time for me to love on Jackson!  Him and my newphew, Connor James, will be our two handsom ring bearers for the wedding!!



Friends

Zach and Chelsie

Though miles may lie between us, we are never far apart, for friendship doesn't count miles, its measured by the heart.

Back Row: Chad, Jeremy, Danny, and Sammy
Middle Row: Morgan, Emily, Tara, Erin, Ryan, and Gretchen
Front Row: Nathan, Zach, and Chelsie

Over the summer, our dear friends, Zach and Chelsie Strong, moved to Clearwater, Florida. We miss them so much but can't wait to visit them! Before they moved, all the friends gathered one more time to add more memories and wish them well on their new journey.

More Pictures from the party.... 

The ladies

Chad, Zach, Amber and Chelsie

Reminiscing about ghost riding and century club!

Shakamak

Shakamak Family Trip

Chad, Morgan, Mallory, Molly Uncle Joseph, Elizabeth, and Dad

Every summer, five years running, my family takes a little vacation to Shakamak State Park! We stay in a small log cabin with no air conditioning and no TV. During the day, we swim in the pool to stay cool and then play games and listen to music all night! It is a blast!! We play games from cornhole to dominos to Euchre to closest to the pin in golf. We stay up all hours, sometimes not going asleep at all just playing family games. After each game, everyone gets a rank from 1 to 7 in the order they finished (1 always being the best!) At the end of the trip, the person with the lowest trip wins the horse head...this foam colts horse helmet weird lookin thing....but it is very coveted! Last year, Chad and I tied for first and this year my stepmom Elizabeth won! (As soon as I find the picture of Chad and this hat, I will post it because its soo cute!) Chad automatically finished last this year since he could not get off work this year to join us - we missed him very much!! Thank you to Elizabeth and DOAD - dad of all dad's - as we call him for five years of family fun!!! We have created so many wonderful family memories at Shakamak and can't wait until next year.

Softball and Summer Nights

Softball and Summer Nights

Chad's loves to play softball and is in a league on Tuesday nights! Over the years, I have realized how much he loves to play and now enjoy going to the ball park every Tuesday evening to watch his team Do Work play ball. (It also helps that Ryan and our friend Chris plays so I get to hangout with Erin and Chris's fiance Alli)



Hot Days at the Lake

Living on the Lake

Throughout the summer, Chad and I have spent many days swimming in the lake! We love to go boating, tubing, swimming, and get together with friends/family. Chad loves the water and stays in the lake as long as he can!

Video of Chad tubing for a few seconds and then falling! Tubing is so much fun and do it almost every weekend!

Swimming with Friends

One hot and lazy afternoon, Chad, and his two friends came to lake and we swam all day. Next thing we knew, it was seven hours later and we all had a great tan...except Jeremy was red!!

July 4, 2011 = Lakapolza

July 4 is the annual lakapolza at Lake Edgewood. Its a block party but on the lake! Every one pulls up to the shore with their boats and we all tie them together. The party has live bands, food, and fireworks! One of the neighbors created a huge water slide and every one from toddlers to grandparents slide down into the lake! (Erin and I both enjoyed the slide!!)

Erin and Ryan joined us for the day! We had  our own little summer cookout then tubed and swam all day! As the evening came, Ryan and Chad left for work so Erin and I stayed at the the party! We had fun all evening!!! It was a great way to celebrate our nation!!

Flordia Vacation

Sunshine & Family Time



L - R: Mark, Connor, Sonya, Morgan, Chad, Mallory, (mom) LeAnne & Don

May 13 - 20, 2011 - A gorgeous week in Treasure Island, Florida with our family! My parents graciously rented a condo for our entire family to enjoy. The beautiful ocean, soft sand and the hot sun was right outside our back door for a week! We spent the whole week laughing, sun bathing, sharing stories, playing gestures and swimming in the ocean! Keeping with the laid back atmosphere, each of us took turns cooking dinner for the whole group and every meal was delicious. We also had a couple of wonderful visits from Chad's parents, Liebe and Dennis, from nearby Clearwater Beach. The weather was perfect and so was the family time!



Little Connor waiting for Grandpa to bring more wawa (water)

March 9, 2012

March 9, 2012

It's official - Chad and I are getting married on March 9, 2012! We are so excited and can't wait for this day to come!  Due to some scheduling conflicts, we are unable to have the ceremony at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church where we are members. However, God always knowing best,  led us to Risen Lord Lutheran Church in Greenwood, IN.

Risen Lord is quaint, intimate and beautiful ~ exactly what we envisioned! We are also blessed that one of my childhood pastors from MPCC is preforming the ceremony. The reception will follow the ceremony at Valle Vista in Greenwood. Hope to see you on 3-9-12 :)



Graduation

Graduation!!!!

Morgan graduated from Indiana State University on May 7, 2011! Well Sorta....I'm done with on campus courses but student teaching in the fall in Martinsville, IN! ISU graciously allowed me to walk through commencement with my peers even though I won't receive my diploma until December 2011 when I'm officially done with my undergrad! It was a beautiful day surrounded by my family that has supported me the past four years!

Mitchell & Milesi Day

A Mitchell & Milesi Day

Top Row L-R: Chad, Morgan, Ryan, Erin & Jean

Bottom Row L-R: Lance, Karla, Amanda & Jackson

On a beautiful spring day, Chad and I got to spend a lovely afternoon at the park with his dad and family. We started the day with a family lunch and then played at the park and waded in the creek! We just love spending time with family!

Engaged :)

Spring Break - Clearwater Beach, FL

Chad and I went down to visit Liebe and Dennis for my spring break (Chad's mom and step dad). We had a blast spending our days on the beach and going around town in the evening. The second evening, Chad proposed and we celebrated our anniversary at the Shor Restaurant on the beach! Two other nights, Liebe made Chad's favorite meatloaf and my favorite pulled pork for our 'birthday' dinners! We celebrated Mardi Gras in Dunedin with a fair and parade. We caught a lot of beads...but we stayed classy! The weather and our visit was perfect!