Goin' to the chapel

Erin - Ryan's sister - got married on the 7th in a gorgeous little chapel...

No - that's not the groom!  But this little man sure does give great kisses anyway.
Its uncanny how much they look alike.  Eva looks more like Aunt Erin than like Ryan or I!


Sadly, I have very few pictures.  I was trying to keep all 3 kids...
* from ripping their clothes
* from peeing their pants
* well snacked
* from knocking over the decorations
* being appropriate (no small feat these days)
* cooperating for pictures
* from falling over the balcony (no joke)
* and not fighting...
all in the middle of afternoon naptime.


I was so pleased that without too much effort, we all coordinated!
No great picture to show for it, but ah well - we live in the moment, right?!

He sure loves his Great Grandma Myrta.
He had my camera after this and was taking pictures.
He kept literally lifting up her chin and holding it up with one hand while taking the pictures with the other.
Fortunately, she thought it was hilarious.

Auntie Kelsey...you're not supposed to have favorites, but Buzz's heart belongs to her.

Hopefully there will be more pictures to come.  But it was a fun afternoon, a sweet wedding, and a great way to get to spend time with the extended Bartel family.  I always so enjoy them - they are a laid-back bunch of gracious and kind people.