A Wedding Event

Last week I was treated to not only a vacation, but also my little sisters wedding! The kids and I were able to fly out to Utah for Allyn's and Jillee's nuptials, and also spend an entire week with my family before heading home to Michigan. It was the first time I've been back to Utah that I didn't feel like I was traveling "home". I think it's finally sinking in that Michigan is now that word for me, and although I cherished all the time I had with my family, it was also good to be back with Kevin in the mid-west. I still miss seeing the snow-capped mountains (they were breathtaking as I drove through the canyon), but the beauty of Lake Michigan is a strong rival.

Kevin had to stay behind due to work, and in doing so he missed Kyler's 11th birthday, Allyn & Jillee's wedding, our 12th wedding anniversary, and Easter. Talk about a lot of events in a small span of time. We tried to make up for it, a least a little bit, once we landed in Chicago. We were able to spend a day at Brookfield Zoo before driving back around the Lake Michigan bend on our way home.

Wedding festivities began the afternoon before the big day for a "girls-only" bridal shower luncheon. This is a picture of me and my littlest sister, Kelcee

My mom, the bride-to-be Jillee, & Kelcee

Jordan & Grandpa spent the morning of the wedding working out with the wii while my mom and I tried to decorate and prepare the wedding venue.

Me and my siblings

The whole gang (minus Kevin who I should go ahead and photo-shop in!)
He was there in spirit, but we all missed having him there in person.

A proud grandpa & grandma

I think he must be the cutest ring bearer on record!
He did a great job walking down those stairs, smiling at everyone as he walked by, and then planting himself between Allyn and the Bishop.

After I got his attention long enough to come sit down by me, the poor kid was tuckered out and instantly fell asleep! He snored through the rest of the ceremony.

lJillee made a beautiful bride!

lAllyn & Jillee

Kyler with his cousin, Hannah.

A very handsome door greeter!

It all began so innocently

Jillee's making this way to easy for a practical jokester.

The inner evil shakes loose and Jillee's on the receiving end!

Luckily, Jillee wasn't bothered by the fun and games for long.

Plus, she actually looks pretty cute in purple and white.

Allyn made amends when he let Jillee get him too.

A slightly cocky, garter-catching man!

One happy little dude!
Welcome to the family, Allyn!
Thanks for being Jordan's newest Uncle!

A very happy, but tired gang of kids.

All the kids were tearing it up on the dance floor.
Here's Jordan with Hailey

Kyler & Hannah

Kelcee & Caleb

Off for a Disneyland Honeymoon