Happy Days

We have had a hectic few days ever since we left Texas on Tuesday. Family members arrived in Michigan from far and wide all last week in anticipation of Laura's wedding. Yesterday's nuptials, originally scheduled to take place outdoors, had to be moved inside due to a passing thunderstorm. The couple's vows were punctuated by an extremely loud clap of thunder at a very appropriate time during the ceremony. Mother Nature works in strange and mysterious ways. We had a great time at the reception and were excited to have all but one of our clan in attendance. (We missed you, Kim!)

The newlyweds left for their honeymoon cruise this morning and the rest of us gathered at our condo for the family's August birthday celebration. The weather cooperated nicely today. We enjoyed temperatures in the upper 70s and a lovely brisk breeze. (So refreshing after enduring that scorching Houston heat the past few weeks.) Tomorrow people start heading back to their home states and by Thursday all should be back to work. Looking forward to the next family shindig.

A blurry family picture. I'm sure the official wedding photographer got some better shots!

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Laura and Rob cutting their awesome cake.

Grandma with (almost all of) her grandkids.

Jacob dancing with Samantha.

The five August birthday peeps.