First off, I have to mention probably the biggest event of 2013- We got married! On October 12, Chip and I said "I do!" at the Marion Hatcher Center in Augusta, Georgia. Surrounded by our family and friends, it was a perfect day for us! We laughed, danced, and celebrated our love with the most important people in our lives.
Look how happy! :)
One of my favorite shots!
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The Pinterest-inspired photo.. love!
Heading to our hotel at the end of our wonderful evening! What an amazing day it was!
In August, we decided to adopt our third baby, Jax! Well, I say "we", but it was honestly Chip who wanted another dog. I was skeptical at first because seriously, who needs three dogs, but as soon as Chip got home with him and I saw his sweet little face, I knew right away that Chipper had made a good decision. Jax was 8 weeks old when we got him- he was so sweet and had the sweetest personality of any dog I've ever met before. I am so glad that he's a part of our family!
Is he not the cutest thing? This was the night that Chip brought him home.
A dog with a toe fetish?
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In May, Abbie celebrated her 4th birthday! I cannot believe that my little peanut is growing so fast! She is the kindest, sweetest little person. We had a birthday party for her at Cheryl's house and she absolutely loved it!
Me and my little love at her birthday party. She was so excited!
She was having so much fun playing in the water with all of her friends!
In November, we celebrated Jaylen's 2nd birthday! God blessed us with this little angel in November of 2011 when she was just 2 days old. Cheryl and Jason got the phone call and went to pick her up! I'll never forget that day :) Her birthday party this year was at Library Park in Aiken. She didn't exactly know how to handle all of the attention. She cried almost the entire time that we sang her "Happy Birthday", but she sure did enjoy playing with her friends and opening her presents!
Jaylen and Jason
Little Pumpkin playing with her friends!
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We attended so many of our friends' weddings this year! It's crazy how many people got either engaged or married!
In March, our friends Kyle & Rebecca got married! I was an honorary bridesmaid while Chip was a groomsman. We've all known each other since college and we had a blast celebrating with them!
The bride with her free Starbucks!
Rehearsal- look how happy Kyle was!
The stunning bride! She looked so beautiful!
Their first kiss as Mr. and Mrs. Wessinger!
In May, our friends Christina & Jonathan got married! Christina and I went to school together but we really didn't become as close as we are until she joined ZTA and became my little! Ever since, we've been inseparable. I actually knew that Jonathan was proposing for a while before he actually popped the question. The are perfect for each other and I was so honored to be a part of their wonderful day!
My ZTA family at C&J's rehearsal dinner!
Chipper & I at the reception :)
Look how beautiful she is! T&S Farms was a beautiful location for their wedding. Everything was perfect for them!
Many of our other friends got married this year, too! Somehow I don't have pictures from their weddings, though! It was so wonderful to see so many friends commit their love and lives to one another! I hope that God blesses Becca and Kyle, Christina and Jonathan, Bri and Travis, Heather and Holden, and Andy and Amanda in their marriages and in every aspect of their lives. We can't wait to see what your lives hold for you!
In August, I started my third year teaching Kindergarten. Although my commute absolutely sucks, I am blessed to work with my babies every day and to be a part of a school community that truly cares about the people and the students that they work with!
These are my babies! Look how silly and precious they are. I am thankful for each and every one of them!
Here are some more highlights from my wonderful 2013!
Celebrating my 24th birthday with my best!
This is the day we found Abbie's flower girl dress for our wedding! She was so stinking happy that we had to go get icecream to celebrate!
Paint dates with my pumpkin
Holding my first fish... ew!
Celebrating my bachelorette party with my favorite girls!
Fun weddings with this crazy goon!
Participating in my 1st and 2nd Color Run with two of my favorite people!
Honeymooning with my man!
Hot chocolate date with my two favorite girls!
Celebrating our first married Christmas!
Thanks for visiting my blog! In honor of it being NYE, we wish you and yours and safe and fun night and a year full of blessings, happiness, and memories that will a last a lifetime!
XOXO The Dowdys
*In honor of those who couldn't be here to celebrate 2013 with us: Although you weren't here in person to celebrate our wonderful memories with us, we know that you were there in spirit. Please continue to watch over us in the coming years! We miss and love you!
Mimi, Pa, Mema & Pa
Ginna, who we lost back in March
