The Maly Wedding Extravaganza

It was a long ride out to Cave B Inn at Sage Cliff which was the site for the wedding.  We had a wonderful time celebrating the marriage of Joe and Jane Maly.

A beautiful drive out to what Joel kept calling, "the middle of no where".

We stopped at the only "scenic view" that we saw.  Had to get out to stretch and to take pictures.

The Wild Horses Monument.  We don'nt know anything about it except someone hauled a bunch of horse statues to the top of the hill. Some people hiked up to it...my bedazzled flip flops were not going on that hike.  We looked on from afar.

The sign outside the hotel where we were staying.

The main lodge of the vinyard...surrounded in vines.

Vines, vines everywhere.

Eme Carlson....I LOVE this little girl!!  She is 3 days younger than Gus.  Our families have made the journey through adoption together.  Such great support for one another. And we are both SO lucky to have our beautiful babies.  (In case you are wondering, yes, I wanted to steal her this weekend.  Just think...it would be like raising twins! She and Gus would have such fun together!!)

Mama Maly.  Isn't she just radiant?  I love this picture of her.  She is just oozing happiness!

Nora Jones.  I got to spend lots of time with her momma, Dana, since both of our husbands were in the wedding.  Funny how Dana and I both graduated the same year from Hope College, yet never crossed paths before.

Buddies!!

Joe's gorgeous sisters, Bekah and Brie.  Love them!!

Dana and Nora kept me sane all weekend.  (Well, as sane as possible.)  Thanks, girls!

Jane's nephews, Brandon and Taye were too stinkin' cute!  During the wedding photos earlier in the day, they were striking many poses...too fun!

The beautiful bride and her dad.

Waiting for his bride.

The happy couple, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maly!!

Brie, Matt and Eme Carlson. This family has been such a wonderful source of support for our family during the past 14 months. I can't wait to watch our kids continue to grow up together.

Swidorski Wedding

We got to see our good friends, Jacob and Sara Swidorski and their kiddos, Ewan, Ellie and Rachel.  We were so lucky to spend so much time with them while they were in town since they need to see so many people when they are in Michigan.  We miss them tons and always look forward to any time that we can spend together!  Jacob's brother, Brandon got married so we all went to the wedding and then we splurged on hotel rooms so that we could spend some undivided attention with them!  (Yes...we were selfish!)

Joel tried to entertain the 3 out of the 4 kids during the outdoor wedding.  Lucky for us we brought snacks...it was like feeding pirhanas with 4 little mouths ready to chomp.

Wanna dance??  The kids had a great time dancing at the reception.

Silly faces in the pool.  The kids...and their daddy's had some pool fun before we had to part ways.

Just us boys!

Getting 4 smiling kids was not going to happen!!  So we will take what we can get!

Growing up, I was lucky to grow up with my mom's life long friend, Elaine's kids, Shine and Amy.  I am thrilled that my kids will have a similiar experience.  I am excited to watch the Stapleton and Swidorski kids grow up together and form life long friendships!!