The Wedding Weekend

Mitch and I just got back from the wedding adventure in Lake Tahoe, and I can say that it was truly one of the most beautiful weddings that I’ve ever been to. Jessica looked absolutely gorgeous, and the wedding site with the lake in the background was truly breath taking. There were lots of happy tears, especially when the best man, Shawn, gave his toast and recalled a story of Erik telling him how he had met Jessica years ago, and how he felt like he had been given a second chance with “the one that got away.” It was really sweet and it all got pulled off perfectly. Unfortunately, my camera decided to choose that exact moment to act up, so I really didn’t get any great pictures, but luckily Erik’s dad got a TON of really amazing pictures that he has promised to send to all of us, so I will post those in awhile when they finally make their way into my hands. Until then, my funky shots will have to tide you over…




Mitch & I under the wedding arch


Mitch, Krista, Kari & Joe waiting for Jessi to arrive


Ball & chain cake topper - too cute!


Introducing...Mr. & Mrs. Erik & Jessica Finnestead!

Erik, Jess & Stella Finnestead


Us & Them


All of Us


We spent most of Saturday shopping at a few little Tahoe craft fairs and hanging out with my family, and Mitch and I finally got to see the Batman movie (which was awesome and definitely worth the wait, by the way!). On Sunday we took the jet ski out on the lake for awhile and then went out to dinner without any screaming kids in tow (a rare treat for the two of us!). We played a lot of foosball in the cabin, and slept in nicely decorated but hard-as-a-rock beds, so we all ended the weekend a little sore and rather exhausted from the lack of sleep.

All-in-all it was a really nice weekend, and even though the boys probably would have had a fun time there with us, it was nice to get away for some grown up time for a change. The boys had fun staying at home with Grandma and Grandpa, but it seems that Sawyer took the opportunity to show them how he’s finally entered the “terrible twos” stage by testing all the limits while we were gone. Oh well, I suppose that’s to be expected! Grandma and Grandpa are going back home tomorrow, and I will have both of the boys home with me from Wednesday through the following Monday because Traci is taking some time off of daycare to bond with her new baby boy, Hunter. It’s going to be a looooong week!



Sutton in the sprinklers


Rachel, Aunt Jolie & the boys


Grandpa's Boys