Wedding Weekend #1

What a busy weekend!! Brooke (my cousin) and Brian were officially married yesterday. We had so much fun going up to Lubbock to see all of my family. We had a blast! The weekend started with a wedding cookout at my sister's house - everyone who was in town was invited to attend. Saturday morning was Brooke's graduation and we all shared lunch together.

Then I was lucky enough to get to see one of my old high school friends. Les moved to Canada almost three years ago and I have not seen her since. She was in town visiting her in-laws. We only got to spend an hour together but she got to meet D and I got to meet her husband and daughter (who was born on my birthday).

We left there to go to rehearsal/rehearsal dinner. While in college, Brooke and Brian decided to have some baby turtles...since they were not allowed to keep them in the college dorms, they ended up with my mother in 7th grade science. The turtles ended up making an appearnce at rehearsal and Brooke cried and cried about seeing "her turtles".

Sunday morning we had worship services together at the hotel, and then all of the women went to a bridal luncheon hosted by all of Brooke's grandmother's and aunts (unoffically, that meant us cousins, as well, I tied lots of ribbons...).

We also got to see Brooke off from the hotel as all of the bridal party climbed into the limo. My grandmother even tried to drive off!!

Before the wedding, we decided to take advantage of the beautiful scenery and snap some photos of our family.

One of my favorite pre-wedding moments was when Brian and Brooke first saw each other in the courtyard. Everyone could look out the windows and watch. (They both cried...it was so cute!!)

I also got to see some friends (and Brooke) at the reception. We left last night as soon as the limo did to drive back home.

We had a long night drive home, but Dan did an awesome job getting us home safely!! Sorry so many pics, but they are the best way to document our weekend!! One summer wedding weekend down, 3 more to go!!