Congratulations, Laurie & Scott!

Early in December the kids and I drove out to California for my cousin's wedding and a long weekend of visiting with family. It was such an awesome weekend!

Michael on the morning of the wedding


Miss Miranda in her party dress at the church


You may kiss the bride


Mr. and Mrs. Lucas!


Scott's son toasting the newlyweds



My cousin Doug brought his two youngest sons, Gregory and Stephen


Laurie and Scott's first dance, to Silent Lucidity by Queensryche. This is my favorite picture from their wedding!


Dancing with Aunt Dorothy


Cutting the cake


Laurie with Aunt Dorothy after she changed out of her poufy white dress


When they weren't eating M&M's or cake, Michael and Miranda played with Stephen and Gregory every chance they got!


Michael decided that Stephen is his new best friend, and he still asks me when he's going to get to see his "new brother" again!


I saw two of my cousins for the first time in 21 years - Deann on the left and Patrick in the center.


And just for kicks, I drove by my old house, which was surprisingly teeny-tiny. I remember it being such a big house when we were little!