New Beginnings

February 17, 2026

After a year of dating, by younger brother to his girlfriend Becky to Disneyland to celebrate. Unbeknownst to her, his Valentine's Day Disney trip was more than a fun romantic getaway-it was the scene for a very memorable proposal. Welcome to the family, Becky!

Fun With Backdrops

January 4, 2015

Last November Doug and I went to our friend Rick's wedding.  One of Rick's good friends is a photographer, and she did not only his pictures, but offered fun sittings for the guests as well.  Last night we finally got to see the end result:

Wedding Bells For Anthony and Tiffany

July 27, 2013

My sweet nephew Anthony married his sweetheart today--his high school girlfriend--just a couple of months after they both celebrated their graduations.  This is a very big year for them, and I wish them both well as they step into the next stage of their lives.  They'll be getting jobs, setting up a new home together, and starting college.  I hope they are each others' best friends and biggest cheerleaders in the years ahead!  I so wish I had been able to make the trip to Idaho to celebrate with them.

I Do

April 1, 2012

In a quiet, beautiful little venue called A Secret Garden, my little sister got married. She and her husband Sean opted for a lovely and intimate setting, where they could take their vows among close friends and family. Like five years ago, when I got married at the same location, the weather the whole week leading up the the big day was beautiful and sunny, but as the day drew nearer, forecasters predicted a much stronger possibilityof rain. Even the morning of the event, much like the morning of my wedding, skies still shone favorably. Just before the music cued up for Lisa and I to lead the procession down the aisle, large droplets of rain began to fall, increasing in ferocity as the ceremony progressed. I have heard that weddings that blessed with rain are good luck, and if that's true, then Laura and Sean are lucky indeed. Thankfully, having known that the weather might be somewhat inclement, they had rented a tent and heaters, so the setting was even more intimate. And just as it had during my wedding, just after the ceremony the rain slowed, and then stopped, in time for the guests to wander the garden before jumping out onto the dance floor for the reception. Laura said she hadn't minded the rain at all--in fact, had enjoyed it. She loved the ceremony and everything about how it had turned out. She thought it was beautiful and perfect, including the rain. Having been there myself, in nearly the same circumstances just five years before, I know exactly how she felt--and I couldn't agree more.

The four siblings: Lisa, Scott, Laura, and me
The groom Sean and his mom Toni.

Cousins: Nicholas, Bailey, and Devin
Laura with the nieces
Singin' in the rain.



Me with my hot date.
More cousins: Taylor, Devin, and Bree


Three sisters, third time walking one down the aisle. He's getting pretty good at it!

Handsome brothers--Sean with his best man, Chad.
Bree and Nathan

Estelle, Grandma, and Aunt Margaret


Lisa, Laura, and me
My beautiful children, all dressed up.
Laura and Toni, getting ready for the big day.