Fun with Jen & family

It appears that I started this post last week but never actually get around to finishing it! We had a wonderful visit with my sister Jen and her family a few weeks ago. We got to show them our house, our neighborhood, and have some laid-back time to play together.

Jen reading to all the kiddos--Ben (4), Ellie (5 1/2), and Simon (1 1/2)

Simon interrupts Andy & Nathan's game of bocce ball--we had a picnic at one of our neighborhood parks

Jen & kids testing out the huge bench swing at the park

Simon & Jen play at the playground

Simon in the toddler lot--ready to slide all by himself!

we also went swimming with (and thanks to) our friends Jen & Zoe; Simon was a little unsure of the water--after a few minutes in he spent most of the time running around the edge tossing in various objects for Andy to retrieve

Jen & Ellie checking our their new knitting book--Jen learned to knit while she was here (I'm so proud!)

My Sister is Married!

...and has been, for two whole weeks! Pardon the photo delay--we're still catching up.

it rained the night of the rehearsal...

...so at the rehearsal dinner, at a local park, Simon had a great time in some mud puddles!

Ben & Ellie, Simon's cousins, at the rehearsal dinner

Mom & Liz at the rehearsal dinner

blowing bubbles!

wedding day morning: Andy & Jess risk life & limb to make sure the reception is beautifully lit!

beautiful bride

Liz with her flower girl--Ellie (and Ben was ring bearer)

lucky me--what a kiss!

Ben, Ellie, & Simon, all dressed up

as ring bearer, Ben got to carry the rings tied to a bouquet of sticks--he LOVES sticks!

Liz & David arrive at the reception...via canoe

a hug from Dad

Jen & Nathan relax at the reception

husband & wife!