Andrew's Wedding

I'm posting out of order, which goes against my symmetry/order compulsions, but I know how impatient some people are to see pictures of Andrew's wedding. So, here are a whole bunch. For those of you who don't know, Bryan's cousin Andrew married Erica on October 13th. Erica has a daughter, Emma, who is one day older than Myles and is in kindergarten this year.

Here's Andrew and Erica just after saying their vows, then while they watched Emma coming up to light the unity candle.

Andrew's oldest brother Bobby and Grandpa were the best men.

Andrew's youngest nephew Braden slept through much of the ceremony. Braden's older brother Nolan was the ring bearer.

Erica and her sister and Andrew and his

nephew Gary are laughing at one of Bobby's

stories during the best man's toast. On the

wall behind them is the sign that I crocheted and Aunt Val had framed for Andrew for

Christmas a couple years ago.

Andrew's sister Karen and sister-in-law Donna got teary-eyed at the end of Bobby's toast.

The kids got right out on the dance floor before dinner. Bobby and especially Donna helped get them started. Notice how Merlyn can't wait for her turn to be spun.

The kids were enthralled with the bubble-blowing machine. First they'd watch for the bubbles, then the fun would begin:

Aunt Kelley and her boyfriend Jason were quite impressive on the dance floor.

Alison and her boyfriend James looked good out there, too. Alison was the soloist at the wedding, and she sang beautifully.

Myles, Merlyn, and Berkleigh had tons of fun dancing with Alison and James.

Carter really got around on the dance floor. He danced with Aunt Kelley and Jason...

and Grandma Faye and Grandpapa...

and Aunt Kelley...

and me...

and the two flower girls.

Grandma and Grandpa watched the dancing in between visiting with friends and family.

The extended family always has a good time together.

Zach and Kristen (standing in the back) are getting

married next October.

Here's Karri and Brian with Braden, who woke up during the wedding. I loved the bridesmaids' necklaces, which were like chokers in front and hung down the back.

Uncle Randy and Aunt Val are the groom's proud parents. Uncle Randy did the flowers for the wedding (he also did all the flowers for mine and Bryan's wedding).

Even Grandma and Grandpa got out on the dance floor. I had to chase them around with the camera to get a picture of their faces.

Bryan danced with Berkleigh, who wants to be a swing dancer, I guess: she kept falling down on purpose to slide between Bryan's feet. Finally he decided it was easier just to hold her.

Merlyn and Aunt Claire were celebrating something, giving each other "high tens". Merlyn sure does love her "Aunt Quay".

Some of the kids lined up on the edge of the stage to watch the garter and bouquet activites. If you look closely you can see one of the geese decoys in the middle. Andrew is
a big hunter, and the two decoys were dressed as a bride and groom as part of the decorations.

Myles really impressed us with his dancing abilities.

He worked up a sweat, and had to take breaks to

drink and make cup sculptures.

Nolan was quite the wild dancer, too!

Karri danced with Nolan -- they looked so cute with their matching outfits. Then Karri got to rest while holding Braden, who fell asleep again. Weddings wear kids out (and adults, too.)

Everyone seems to be in agreement that Carter gets his sense of rhythm from his father. Here are some consecutive pictures to demonstrate Carter's dance moves:

Erica and Emma looked so nice dancing together with their coordinating dresses. Erica was a beautiful bride in a beautiful dress. I loved how the train bustled behind the knees instead of at the butt. Emma's dress was adorable with all the ruffles, and she was a sweet flower girl.

It was a wonderful wedding, although I spent a lot of time in the bathroom, taking Merlyn, then Berkleigh, then Merlyn and Berkleigh, and so on and so forth all night.