Maid of Honor
Rachel is my cousin and has been my life long best friend. I always say cousins by blood but sisters by heart... She has been by my side for everything in life. She is my person. Eric knows how much Rachel means to me so before he asked me to marry him he made a call to her.. She loves Eric and knows how much I do too.. So of course she gave him her blessing but I still can't believe she didn't tell me!!!! Rachel is one of the most important people in my entire world and never would I or could I ever get married without her standing next to me.
Best Man
Matthew is my first born son and the very first love of my life. Eric came into our life after Matthew had already flown the nest. They have grown a loving and mutual respectful friendship. Matthew has given us 2 grandchildren and Eric has taken on the role of Papa with such excitement and love. He adores those grandbabies and often tells me how proud he is of Matthew for the father and provider he is.. I am equally proud of my son. That boy has been the light of my life.. Eric asked Matthew's permission to ask me to marry him before he proposed. Matthew happily agreed and told Eric he has taken better care of his mom than anyone.. I am forever grateful for their love for each other.
Best Man
Nicholas is my youngest son and my 2nd but not any less great love of my life. He is our gentle giant. Nicholas was starting 9th grade when Eric and I met. He was a football player and choir kid. From Nicholas' first football game after Eric and I met to his last Eric was there.. Every single game, concert, award ceremony right down to helping decorate the locker room for home games. He's taught Nicholas many life lessons as he's grown up over the last 5 years. He's now going on his sophomore year at Texas A&M and Eric was there day 1 moving him into his dorm and has been there everyday since to guide him. I love their bond.. It's not easy coming into a teenager's life but Eric made it look easy.
Bridesmaid
Ava is Eric's daughter and only child. She will be my junior brides maid.. Ava was in 1st grade when Eric and I met, she is now headed to junior high! I almost can't believe how fast she is growing up!! She is sassy! She is funny! She is witty and she is so kind.. I love her with my whole heart. Getting to watch her grow into a young lady has been a privilege that I am grateful for. It is very important to Eric and I to have our children by our sides as we say I do. We are not just joining ourselves into marriage, we are joining our family together forever. It has been my honor to love Ava.
Flower Girl
Charlie Mae is our granddaughter and little burst of sunshine and joy! She is everything sweet and wonderful! Being promoted to grandparents has been one of my favorite things in life! Charlie is sure to steal the show on our big day with her cuteness and I am here for it!!
Ring Bearer
Thomas Matthew (Tommy for short) is our sweet baby grandson. He was my 45th birthday gift! Tommy is the calmest sweetest little baby. He is just now starting to show his personality and his giggles are the best!! He'll be walking by the time we make it to the alter and I get so much joy thinking about him being apart of his Nana and Papa's wedding. Maybe he'll even be up for a spin on the dance floor with his Nana.