Weddings, Reception and Paint!;)

 October 13-16, I had the joy of flying out to Iowa for John and Becky's wedding to play the piano!:) John arranged to have me fly in the day before the rehearsal, Thursday and fly out that following Sunday. I got to meet Becky's dear family and was warmly welcomed into the Noll home-where I stayed.

 Friday we had the rehearsal. 

 Saturday came quickly!:) 

 Wedding gifts were placed in a canoe;)

 (A side note: Sharon got engaged in September!! It does seem like everyone's getting married these days.;)

 Ever resourceful Becky is decorating before the wedding.:)

 John and his groomsmen

 Becky and her bridesmaids

 The weather was really lovely for an outdoor wedding! 

 lighting the candle in the wind:P

 Becky: (inquisitively)  "Can I lick the sword?"

John:(with a smile) "No, Rebecca. You may not lick the sword."

 The wedding party did a dance after the reception!:) 

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Erickson!!

 the car:)

 Josh(another friend from camp)worked very hard to decorate the.......wrong car!! So, he was very happy to finally pull this off...... on the right one.;)

It was a really fun and special weekend and I met alot of very dear and fun people! I was especially grateful though, to be there to witness John and Becky's union! There wedding was an encouragement to my heart and a clear picture of why marriage-in God's will-is such a beautiful thing. It was their sincere desire to share the love of Christ and be a testimony to those attending. 

Two weeks later, Daddy, Mama, Josh, Tim and I drove out to Poway for another dear friend's wedding! 

Once again, it was a joy to hear these two dear people exchanging vows and rings, based upon a relationship that desired to obey the Lord, and show the world how marriage in an example of Christ and His church! We are so glad that God brought Caleb into Kendra's life and are excited to see how God will bless them in years to come!

 Congratulations, Caleb and Kendra Hofseth!!

 They had an outdoor reception at the city hall

 Food line

 Daddy and Mama visiting with the newly married couple.

 My two little men hanging out with Daddy:)

 Brimlow family picture!(Kendra's relatives)

Adopted family, Mark, Daniela, Anna, Stephen and I.:) 

November 11-12-Daddy drove some of us young people from church up to San Hose for John and Becky's CA reception! This trip had alot of driving in it but, we all survived! We got to the Erickson home where we were staying, late Friday night, and drove another hour to the reception Saturday morning, a few hours prior.  So like I said, alot of driving and not much sleep.:)

Andrew, Jimmy, and Rachel decorating while Jen(cello) and I practiced for the program.

 Working on the "wedding couple's" table.

taping down cords  

 the finished results:) 

 drinks table

 some finishing touches and technical things being set up

 Another canoe-hauled in by the guys-was used for presents, again.:)

 Food line

 John and Becky's entrance

 watching video footage from the actual wedding

 John feeding Becky cake

 John asked all of us who were able to make it, to bring our Kako gear for a special "Kako picture."


And now, for less romantic and more sensible news.....

Thursday evening, Katie and I painted our room! 

We now officially have a "girl's room," which we are looking forward to bringing our little Evangeline Grace (Lord willing) home to!! Yep-it's looking very much like a girl and we are excited with only 23 days left till her due date!! (I wish I had more pictures to post but my camera is in the repair shop right now. I'm hoping it will be ready before the little girl comes! I'll get pictures on here soon though, Lord willing!)

Lately, our family has been seeing this verse in our lives. So, I'll end with it as a reminder that in the Lord's timing He brings everything together.:) 

He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.

                                                                                                         Ecclesiastes 3:11