Life as We Know It

August 9, 2014....John and Jessica's big day!! We were all super, super exicted. All I can say is the wedding was gorgeous, I cried, and I gained another sister! This post is mostly a photo dump, and all the really good photos are thanks to the awesome photographer they hired, but you won't regret scrolling through this post....it was a beautiful day!

Jess brought me the rings and I think she was super nervous to let them out of her sight but they made it to the ceremony safe and sound.

Tucker was one of the ring bearers and dang, was he ever cute!

Fans with the wedding program printed on them

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Jessica's grandparents and my brother were remembered right as guests walked in. It was so touching.

The decor was fabulous. Jess was going for a vintage, shabby chic look and I totally think she pulled it off!

My aunt made this wreath specifically for the wedding.

My mom, my sister, and I made John and Jess this quilt. It took months. I loved how it turned out!

John with his oldest friend, Rhett Hall. He wasn't sure he'd make the wedding and we were so glad he did!

John and Hanna

Finn and Tucker shared ring bearer responsibilities.

The guys

Just chilling before wedding duties.

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My niece Hanna was a flower girl, Jess's nephew Finn and Tucker as ring bearers
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A tender mother/son moment just before the ceremony.

Walking Jess's mom down the aisle

My parents walking down the aisle

Waiting for Jess

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Not sure why he wouldn't smile but he's still handsome anyway!

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Here comes the bride!

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Tucker did a bang-up job!
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You may kiss the bride!

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Helping move chairs for the reception.

Miss Hanna

Now it's really official!

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Spending time with family is one of the best parts of a wedding!

Me and my beautiful mother!

Me, my grandma, and my mom

My Aunt Cristy, my mom, my Aunt Paula, and my Aunt Gwen. Sisters!

My mom and aunts with Hanna and Sydnee

Me and my sis

Jess getting some ring bearer snuggles!

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My family. Wish John's little girl Raquel could have made it!
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My parents and us siblings
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It was evident that John and Jess were radiantly happy. They'd both waited a long time to find each other, and I'm so happy that they did!

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Party props at the selfie station!

Jaxon, Tucker, Cameron, Brenan, Kyan, and Hanna

The cake. Simple but lovely!

Needed a pic with Aunt Jessica during the party.

I even got to dance! Hooray!

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Dancing the night away!

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Love this moment with my bro and mama!

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Tucker getting kissed by Jess

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The wedding was beautiful. The food was great, the music was rockin', the company the best. My brother is over-the-moon happy, and I have a new sister.

The end of a perfect evening, the beginning of a grand life.

John and Jessica's wedding: rehearsal day! We were all pretty stoked. My sis had come down from Logan and the kids were having a ball together again.

We set up a salon in the dining room and everyone's nails got painted for the occasion.

My bro-in-law Mark made a great supervisor.

We finally loaded up and headed to the wedding location for rehearsal. Of course we did our Kirk duty and never let things get too serious. :)

Tucker learnin' the ropes for the real thing!

The bride-to-be!

My bro and one of his groomsmen, Eli.

Time to get serious!

Jess lining everyone out.

My niece Hanna practicing her flower girl duties. She actually looked up for the real thing. :)

Jess and her dad

Skipping down the aisle!

Cam standing in for mom

Once the rehearsal was finished, we drove to a park not far away for the rehearsal dinner my parents were hosting. I insisted on a sibling photo. I love these pictures but am always acutely aware that one of us is missing. Love ya, Richard.

Raymond, me, John, and Camille

This is a more typical photo!

My sis seemed to be the only one who could get Jax to smile that weekend....she needs to come live with me!

Sampling the homemade root beer

My mom decided on the theme the simpler, the better. We rented tablecloths from Kevin's mom's business, my mom made the flower jars, and she got the dinner catered. Dutch oven dinner, mmm! They served BBQ boneless pork ribs, chicken, cheesy potatoes, salad, rolls, and peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Delish!