California Wedding in April

In between my folks trips to MI, Amber, Amanda (Scotty's sister) and I flew out to my sister's wedding in CA.  It was a whirlwind weekend with little sleep but so well worth the trip.  The daddies stayed in MI with the big kids (thanks Scotty and Brad!)

First flight (if not counting in utero Christmas '14) ;-)

Toddler cousins Amber and Rory being expertly watched by auntie Hannah...

...while I'm at the bridal brunch (and rehearsal).

Bride-to-be and me heading to the rehearsal.

Reception being set-up by bridal party and family.

It came together nicely!

Cousins/sisters snuggling up the night before the wedding (Rory, Anne, Lily).

Cousins Rory and Amber being "contained"...

...while sisters Diana and Hannah tag-team my hair for the wedding!

Our growing family! [Insert Scotty and older 3 kiddos here] ;-)

Sisters!

4 Generations!

Amanda, Rachel and I - now all 3 have been in each other's weddings :-)

Post-wedding game of "Nertz" before I fly home the next morning.

  

My Parents' Trip(s) to Michigan!

There is so much I haven't posted about on this here blog. Life has been full and I am so thankful for this joyful season. Before I let anymore time slip away, I wanted to put up some pics of the Spring and Summer highlights...

For starters, my folks came out to visit over Easter and again over Father's Day. It was soooo nice to see them again (hadn't seen my dad since Christmas 2014, and my mom since shortly after Amber was born last year). We got to host them in our new home, and we simply enjoyed being together! We also got our fair share of spoiling from them (my mom is quite the dish/laundry fairy, Scotty and I got a night away, my folks treated us with meals out, and the kids got plenty of storytime and gifts). ;-)

Easter Weekend:

All smiles upon arrival of g'pa and g'ma (dad met Amber for the first time to boot)!

All of us together - say "cheese!"

I always enjoy getting to play Scrabble with my mom! (The menfolk found
something interesting to talk about too). ;-)

Walking them down an additional private drive in back and getting a close up
of the cows (off to the left).

Father's Day Weekend:

Always time for another story.

Walking around the Outlet Mall for the "Chalk Art Festival."

Scooting around the park...

...and enjoying the ducks.