A Mountain Wedding

june 12, 2010.

my older brother married his childhood girlfirend.

from texas.

the ceremony took place at our childhood wonderland...

mt. graham

{aka - mimi's mountain}

three car loads full of the bride's family and friends

traveled from texas for this special day.

{including her son - pictured here with her.}

at first we all thought they were crazy to pick a location

that had no electricity.

just simple, rustic cabins...with tiny fridges and limited cooking space.

however, thanks to my mom

{who always makes the impossible - possible}

it was beautiful.

the flower girl and ring bearer.

typical woman...

bossing him around already!

she decided she wanted to dump out the petals

BEFORE she walked the aisle.

{flower girl is bride's granddaughter.}

and this darling boy did his job perfectly!

{my sweet nephew.} there were tears and laughter during the ceremony. {which father/rabi/pastor doyle performed.} the newly weds. {oops...picture is out of order.}

doyle did such a good job. it was a very sweet ceremony.

and my aunt darlene gave the most beautiful, perfect prayer.

i don't think there was a dry eye around.

you may kiss the bride.

newly wed = new family.

deana, rich

maddie, michael, mitch

groomsman - donnie

with the bride and groom.

and they danced...

although it was a lot of work,

{especially for my parents}

it turned out so nice.

her family was great.

his friends were fun.

and, as always, my extended family made me happy to be there.

rich could not have picked a better location either.

{although, at first i thought he was crazy.}

my doubts were washed away while i sat there...

surrounded by my dear family.

tall pines watching over us.

mountain air filling our lungs.

happy childhood memories - dancing in my head.

and watching my big brother.

who is finally in a good place.

who is happy.