Monday, December 15, 2008

A Wedding, A Missionary, Family Reunion, And More

Memories By The Truckload...
Some weekends are so packed, there is no other choice than to post a Truckload of photos. This past weekend was one of those "Truckload" weekends....packed full with fun and memories..... Enjoy the photos....every last one of them.
Andrew Returned From Salt Lake City
Thanks to Andrew's Hotel "Hook-Up", we stayed at a Hotel in Orlando for a fraction of what we normally pay. Katherine enjoyed Breakfast with the Blues Brothers.
After a morning with a Professional Photographer, we have several Truck-loads of Family Photos (to be shared later in the week...or in a Christmas Card headed your way soon). The Family Photo Session took place at my parent's house and on the grounds of the LDS Orlando Temple. After the photo session....it was time to attend the wedding of Ryan Ramos to Kao Nu Li.
Here are Chris R and Ron waiting outside the LDS Orlando Temple.
It was DARN cold as we waited outside the temple for Ryan and Kao Nu to emerge. Carmen and Curt had just arrived in Florida from Michigan, and even they were cold. Curt was doing his best to keep Carmen warm while Jeffrey was checking a football score (I assume) and Ron was giving Blackberry lessons to Chris. The irony here is that these two (Ron and Chris) have been major Franklin Planner-Live By It/Carry It with you at all times people. They seem to have eased in to this new Techno Age quite well.
This is Jeff and Alison's 6 Month wedding anniversary... All is Well!
Finally, Ryan and Kao Nu made their appearance. My photos do not begin to capture the beauty of Kao Nu inside and out.
For Some reason, Ryan had lipstick on his cheek.....
Every picture tells a story...The Hostetler Boys and their brother, Ryan.
Ryan and Curt....I feel like I was taking their Prom Photos yesterday!
Bev's sister, Mother (Tutu), Kao Nu, Ryan, and Bev
Tutu and Bev (Mother and Daughter)
Tutu is an amazing 90 year old and Bev was a stunning Mother
of the Groom
At The Reception....Lake Buena Vista Hotel overlooking Epcot Center...
The Head Table
More From The Head Table with the Parents
Part of our table members....
Megan off to the side Me, Ron
My mom, my Day, Katherine
My parents with Andrew in the background itching to be part of this photo.
Happy Occasions bring the opportunity to hug dear friends...
Jan, Me, and Lorna
I LOVE, LOVE these girls!
Megan, Sandra, and Katherine
(No Katherine is not standing on her tippy-toes)Today, after Sacrament Meeting, another DEAR, DEAR Friend,
My Amiga, Nohemi with Katherine and Megan.
I always want a photo with my favorite Amiga, Nohemi when there is a camera near.
Megan, Me, and Nohemi
As if the weekend wasn't eventful enough.....
Today (Sunday) was Michael Watson's last Sunday in America for
two years. He leaves this week for the Uganda Kampala Mission. He spoke in Church and then his family hosted an Open House this evening at their home which basically meant the entire Ward (Congregation) came over for dinner. (We are like that in the Wellington Ward....pack a house, eat like there is not tomorrow, hug each other, and repeat)
This is Lauren Smar, Michael, and Andrew at the Open House
Elder Watson....Ready, Set, Go
Weekends should be like this....dear friends and family, milestone events, attending Church, and all the feel-good feelings associated with times like this.
Congratulations Ryan and Kao Nu
Welcome Home, Andrew
Good Luck Michael!

1 comment:

Gardener said...

I am so sad I missed this. Looks like it was a great time. Tiger Lily loved the wedding dress and wouldn't let me scroll down. This means, Kao Nu looked like a princess. (I thought so too) Thanks for posting these. After the move, I'll make the brownies. ;)