Aaron and Christin: Married!!

These two love birds have finally tied the knot after 6 years.  They were high school sweet hearts and started dating right after Bryce and I got married.  I can't believe our little brother is married!

The wedding was absolutely beautiful and perfect.  It was in our backyard at the house.  The weather was perfect.  Bryce and I kept saying "Why didn't we do this?!"  It was so special to be there with everyone to celebrate them.

They are a beautiful couple inside and out.  Their hearts are focused on Christ and it was so fun to see how much they are loved by all those around them because they love others so well.

I took some pictures of the rehearsal on Friday night.  Then Bryce took some photos of the wedding.

One of the many special things about the day was the best man-Dad-got to stand next to Aaron.

Abby and Aaron were the flower girl and ring bearer.

Abby took her job very seriously, if you can't tell.  Aaron was a cute goof but did really well for the actual ceremony!

I had 2 dates for the rehearsal dinner.  And one of them slept the entire time after he was fed in the stall of a bathroom.

The rehearsal dinner was beautiful, romantic, and intimate at the O. Henry Hotel.

The big day!

It was pretty fun being family but with no responsibilities.  We got to paint nails and talk with the bride and bridesmaid upstairs while they all got ready.  Then we got to come downstairs and see Aaron after the boys got back from shooting that morning.

The dads prayed together for the couple during the ceremony.

With all the wild grand kids

It worked out great with the ceremony in the side yard and the reception in the back.  Dad took down the basketball hoop and the driveway was the dance floor.  The food was a buffet on tables under the deck.

The sun was setting as the dads gave toasts.

I am so thankful that we could all be there with them.  I can't tell you what a special weekend it was!

Here are a few photos from the pro--Amanda Castle Photography.  So beautiful!

Lindsay and Jeff

One of our friends from college, Lindsay Cooper, got married this past weekend, and we had a blast at the wedding. Because we were in DC just last weekend for Andy's wedding, we decided to drive up FOR THE DAY on Saturday for Lindsay's wedding.

We woke up bright and early at 5am, took showers, and were out the door by 6am. The wedding was at 11:30am. We got there just in time to get ready at Seth and Jess' place, have a cup of tea, and head to the ceremony at The Falls Church.

The church is beautiful. It is an Anglican parish that actually dates back 277 years to the founding of the United States (1769!). The wedding was held in the old building.

(images from here and here)

We haven't been to many morning weddings, so we weren't sure what to expect. It was so fun! There was coffee, tea, mimosas, a full brunch, and donuts! The reception was held in DC at James Monroe's (the 5th president) house. The location was so unique, the huge old historic home and a pretty brick courtyard out back.




I miss these girls!



I loved her dress!


We had a great time. On the way home, we listened to most of the VT vs. NC State game. What a game!! Bryce was convinced that our offense wouldn't pull through, but we made it! We were yelling and screaming and pumping our fists for each touchdown. On I-81, there were other hokies that saw us, and pulled up next to us cheering after the last touchdown. Go hokies!

Andy and Lindsey got married!

We had SUCH a fun weekend. I love our family.

We drove from Blacksburg to DC on Friday with Amy and Aaron for Andy and Lindsey's wedding weekend. (Andy, my cousin) Friday evening, we went to the rehearsal dinner at the Towers Club at Tyson's Corner area. The food was delicious, and it was fun celebrating with Andy and Lindsey. They had a sushi chef making sushi for us, and awesome red velvet cupcakes! We got to visit with extended family from Florida, California, and North Carolina.



I can't get over how big Abby is! She is as sweet as ever.





Emily is really starting to show her pregnant belly! The baby is due in March, and they find out the gender in a few weeks!!



I don't think they could've been more excited for Andy.



On Saturday, we took the metro into DC to see the Monument and the WWII Memorial. It was HOT and to say we were rushing is an understatement. We were traveling on the very crowded metro for twice as long as we were actually walking around once we got there.



A little girl got really hot and kinda cranky. But the Italian ice that her Daddy bought for her seemed to do the trick real quick.



We rushed back, got ready, and headed to the big event. It was gorgeous. I mean, everything was gorgeous, from the place, to her dress, to the bridesmaids, to the food, decorations, and cake.



During cocktail hour, we were taking lots of pictures. I think the boys mastered the photo shoot.





It was classy. Even down to the caesar salad.



They are so cute! After the honeymoon, they will move up to Buffalo, NY. (Well, Andy already has lived there for a month or two, starting his new job)



At this point, Bryce stopped being normal in the photos. This happens when I start taking "too many" photos. I don't think you can take too many photos.



Cutting the cake...and smearing in faces...



There was a ton of dancing. At one point, the entire dance floor was full, and people were dancing on the carpet. I found out that Aunt Judy can really "get low, get low, get low!".



On their way to Hawaii...



And on our way back to school...



To see all of the pictures, go here.