This was a big weekend for our family. For Steve and I, we were able to celebrate our five year anniversary! And what better way for us to reflect on our five years of marriage than going to a wedding - officiated by the same minister who married us! So really, while we did bask for a few moments in the joy of being married, the focus of the weekend was on Steve's cousin Katie (Roeda) Halma's wedding. Since our kids each had a role in the wedding, it was even more special! The setting for the wedding was a beautiful vineyard in Temecula, CA. It was a gorgeous setting (flowers, lakes, fountains, etc.) a beautiful wedding, and a wonderful party! I have some pictures from the wedding festivities, but they are mainly of my kids!!! I didn't take any during the ceremony as I was solely focused on Shane walking down the aisle (ring bearer style!), and then keeping the kids from being distracting during the ceremony! As I type that, I realize how self-focused that is sounding, but unfortunately, it was reality!!
Faith checking out the scenery during the rehearsal
With cousin Haley playing Ring-around-the-Rosie at the rehearsal as we attempted to keep them entertained!
Getting a pep-talk from Aunt Sue!
Relaxing before her job of passing out candy began. She took the job very seriously...she was hunting guests down who arrived and did not stop by her assigned position to give them candy!!
The ring bearer with his pillow! And yes, he actually made it down the aisle! Thanks to my parents watching him in the staging area, and being able to walk towards me, holding some candy, he made it!!
This was an attempt to get a pic with the kids in the wedding. It was at this point I thought there was no chance in the world Shane would co-operate for the wedding!!
Steve with Faith and cousin Amy's daughter, Natalie. One of the highlights of the wedding was being able to see so many relatives. Since no one lives in Temecula, we all stayed at the same hotel and it felt like one big party!
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