October Brings Weddings

On October 9th, Lori and Craig celebrated their 6th Anniversary and what better way to celebrate than anothing wedding? Now that date will have special meaning for my cousin, Jonathan, as well. Jonathan was the closest thing I had to a brother growing up, so seeing him get married was really special. He and Kasie planned a gorgeous backyard wedding under the stars with lots of paper laterns and twinkle lights that created a magical setting. We flew out to Arizona for a great weekend full of family reunions, pool time and reminders of love. Congratulations Kasie and Jonathan and Happy Anniversary Lori and Craig! :)

At the airport, Ben loved seeing the planes fly over

Nothing like some delayed flight entertainment
Grabbing dinner before our flight

We spotted Lori, Craig and Chase in baggage claim and they started playing right away!

The view from our hotel room

Chase and Ben were so happy to see each other again

Friday we got to see cousin Lindsay dance at her High School

Ben, Me and Aunt Kathy in the bleachers with the football team

Before the rehearsal dinner (Ben and Jim didn't make it - Ben needed to sleep!)

Lori and I at the rehearsal dinner - she looks so cute preggo!

Lindsay and my Great Aunt Carol

Love this picture of us - what a great smile Chase!

The next day at the pool - check out this playground they had there

They turned on the sprinkles - Ben is in heaven!

Everyone hanging out by the pool

My Dad playing with the kids in the pool

Chase got a mouthful on that one!

Chase and Ben hard at work in the sandbox

Hi Chase

Hey Ben!

Time for the wedding - such a gorgeous setting

Jonathan and Kasie are man and wife

Mr. and Mrs. Thuerbach

Ellie cuddling with Uncle Jon

Our family at the wedding (minus Ben at the babysitters!)

Keller was sound asleep! What a trooper.

Me and J-Dizzle

All the cousins - Lori, Lindsay, me, Jonathan, Brad

Ellie with Jim

Jim and I having a great time at the party

Conga line time! Check out Ellie grabbing that guy's butt!

Getting a little funky!

Mexican hat silliness at the end of the night

One group shot before heading out on Sunday

Back at the aiport heading home - what a great weekend!