What a mensch!

Two close friends of ours, Alexa and Brian, tied the knot last weekend in an extremely personal and touching ceremony surrounded by family, close friends, and woodland creatures. It was a fun-filled weekend that flew by all too quickly. A few highlights included:

• Alton's first bachelorette, yes, bachelorette party
• The squirrel that ran in to the ballroom during the wedding ceremony
• Brian's groomsman who prepared Alexa for married life by outfitting her with a hard hat and utility belt to go with her wedding gown
• The pelting rain the whole wedding day that seemed to symbolize a "clean slate" for the newlyweds...hey, it's Seattle, they are there for the rain, right?
• The cat that sauntered in during the first dance--they seem to attract four-legged friends
• Andy and Alton's custom-made, matching yarmulkes lined in purple to match bridesmaid Katie's dress
• Stuffing Alton's ears with cotton during the reception, and tossing him into the frontpack baby carrier over my bridesmaid dress when he was up way past his bedtime
  
• Spending way not enough time with our friends from Seattle, San Diego, Pasadena and Des Moines :-(

Just as we were about to make our way down the aisle, the 6-year-old flower girl turned to Alexa and said, "Alexa! Why are you getting married?!"
Alexa: "Because I love Brian!"
'Nuf said.

Jen loves Alton's suggestion to make baby-lifting a new workout plan

Holly got her hair highlighted to try to pass off as Alton's mom. Nice try.

Gary looks like an old pro with this baby stuff

Kinses together: Alexa, Holly, Claire, Jen and Katie

Brian sneaks in some quality time with Alton the night before the wedding

The happy couple--Mazel Tov!

Claire and Alton having some fun before dinner

The Banana Republic Gang (don't ask--at least we dress nicely)

Sassy girls, Alton in frontpack

Bride and Groom share a cute moment during the dancing

Mr and Mrs show off their moves

The two happiest people in Washington

Scott and the little mensch say farewell!