Sweethearts on the Hill

(warning… lots and lots of pictures in this post…) There are some weddings you attend over the years when you are a hopeful observer… you see two people speak their vows and you may not know them well enough to feel with full confidence that forever has just occurred.  Then there are those other weddings… when you have a little more insight… when you've seen the tranformation… when you've observed the room light up when the couple arrives… when you've seen the molding of two into one already begin… and it's so much more than a pretty dress and fragrant flowers. That is what I had the pleasure of being a part of at Nicole and Micah's wedding.    I have this super soft special place in my heart for Nicole. I have adored this girl since she was born. We had this precious little connection growing up… she was wild as can be, hated everything about being a girl, was spunky, and silly and an absolute delight to be around.   Then as she grew up, I think her hea...

"When are Evan and Noah gonna be here?" "When are Evan and Noah gonna be here?"  "When are Evan and Noah gonna be here?" This was the question of the hour beginning at least 30 days prior to Evan and Noah's arrival in Knoxville. I don't believe Charlie and Sam really even remembered meeting Evan and Noah, with it being  2 years since we last saw them… but through numerous photos, Happy Birthday videos, and all kinds of stories, they've all formed a special little bond that is as real to them as living next door for years. I think Charlie was most excited of all, as he has a special love for playing big brother ~ and that he did exceptionally well!   Evan (above) and Noah (below) are the gorgeous 2 and 1/2 year old twin sons of  My First Lady , Brandy, which instantly makes them the 2 and 1/2 year old loves of my life. Evan and Noah were so very excited to come to Tennessee and go for a hike in the "Spooky Mountains...