Cameron's wedding

Two years ago, Colin got to be a ring bearer for the first time. Our Pastor's oldest daughter, Sarah, got married. But, the big day was, in our household, affectionately referred to as "Colin's Wedding."

This year, it was Cameron's turn.

Actually, our Pastor's other daughter, Becca, got married and asked both Cameron and Colin to be ring bearers--so Colin got to play a part in the day, too. The boys both gladly accepted....and even though both got to share in the shining moment of walking down the aisle, to be fair, we all referred to this big day as "Cameron's wedding."

He liked that. He thought he was pretty special.

He is pretty special.

Here are some shots from the big day!

Daddy helping the boys with their tuxes
The boys outside before the wedding with Brooklyn, the flower girl.

{Ethan was enamoured by that tie, let me tell you.}

It seems as though the thrill of picture taking wears off extremely

quickly when you're three (or five) years old.....

I think the look on their faces here is just priceless. Especially Colin's.

The flared nostrils just scream, "Mom....I can't do this anymore. Can we be done?"
One of my favorite shots of the day

One of my other favorite shots of the day.

This kid just steals my heart every time....

E and Daddy

The boys with Grandma MJ in the nursery before the service

Me and my mom
Shane and I

Mommy and E, right before the boys came down the aisle!

Okie dokie! Grab your Kleenexes.....here they come!

Becca and Ryan. Awwwww!!

I love weddings!

The kids on the way back down the aisle--they did great!


On to the reception. The food was great, and the boys really got their groove on!

Col and Cam with Daddy--another fave picture
Becca dancing with Cameron....
....and Ethan!

Someone made the mistake of 'modeling' some breakdancing....as you can see, both Colin and Ethan (in the background) gave it a whirl as well!

I still crack up looking at these pics of Colin boogieing down....


I think this may have been Col doing the electric slide.

Yes....I'm quite serious.
E got tired pretty fast, and decided to curl up with another party pooper. *giggle*

(That's the father of the bride--our Pastor. One of E's favorite people!)

It was such a fun night, and we were thrilled the boys got to be a part of it.

Congratulations Ryan and Becca!

8 years today

If you follow my blog, you know that Shane and I already celebrated our anniversary (early) with a wonderful trip to Chicago. But, now, our exact anniversary 'day' is here, and I thought I would take a minute to share a glimpse of what my life was like, eight years ago today....

Our program, my bouquet and Shane's boutonniere, my shoes, and our rings

During the song that I sang to Shane at our wedding, "(Won't you) Give me forever"

Lighting the Unity candle

First kiss

Me and my very special Grandma Franzi

The 'official' wedding pose

Oh, I just love this one. Just the two of us in the candlelight

Cutting the cake

Rings
And, lastly, two of my very favorites. Off to the Honeymoon!

It's been an incredible eight years. I wouldn't change one thing--not one--about our time together. I'm thankful for all the wonderful times--and there are so very many--and, truly, I am even thankful for the difficult times. I feel blessed to be able to say that the most difficult times in our marriage have been times that have only brought us closer to God and to each other.

Here's to 60 more years babe! I love you with all my heart.