Tala's Wedding Weekend

Last weekend was Tala's wedding. I can't believe it is over. I was so excited for the day to come and now that it is over I'm sad! We had such a fun time and Tala was so pretty. I think I left my USB cord for my camera in my mom's car, so I'll post my pictures when I get it back, but for now Quincy has sent pictures that I posted... Here we are...all the bridesmaids and the bride at the rehersal. From left to right top row: Sarah (sister), Joleen (childhood friend), Me (sister), Liz (Oregon friend), Quincy (Oregon friend), bottom row: Misty (WSU~DG), Tala (bride), Meghan (WSU~DG).

We all got ready at this little salon in Oregon. It reminded me of Trudy's salon in Steal Magnolias! We had mimosas, fruit, cheese and crackers while we got ready. My mom looked soooo beautiful. The prettiest I have ever seen her! Hot mama!
Tala wore this ice mask becuase she woke up the morning of with swollen eyes and hives!!! A brides worst nightmare! My mom and us three girls stayed at the Westin together the night before and tala had put on the hotel moisturizer. When we all woke up and saw Tala's face we were worried. Sarah and I ran to Rite Aid and picked up a bag full of different meds. She ended up taking the benadryl every 4 hours leading up to the wedding. Since she was only taking one pill at a time she wasn't drowsy and the hives and swelling went down!

Ohhlala! We were all staring at her in awe during her photo shoot!
Greg and Tala's dance... isn't her dress pretty?

The bride and groom. I love the flowers in Tala's hair. You can't see them very well. When the professional pictures are online, I will post the link....I can't wait to see them!!! Tala and Brian are in Europe for their honeymoon. They started in Amsterdam and are going to Germany next and ending in Venice. I'm excited to see their pictures and hear all about it. Now that the wedding is over, we have to get these two newlyweds to move home!

Fun times...

We had Tala's bachelorette party this weekend! We went to the Can Can in Seattle and then out and about in the area. The Can Can was so fun. We had dinner and watched the show. The show had two ladies and three men and was kind of like a Moulin Rouge show...entertaining! Tala went up on stage with other brides in the audience. She looked so beautiful! She is going to make such a beautiful bride. Her wedding is this weekend! It is going to be soooo much fun!
Tala with five out of seven bridesmaids. Tala gave all of her bridesmaids these cute teal tanks that say "Bridesmaid" on them. Her tank top said "Bride".
My cousin Jaymee, me, and my sisters Tala and Sarah. It's not often that we are in the same spot, let alone the same state!

Love this random moment when Meghan and Trina jumped on the back of these boys' bikes!

Friday night, we had family over for a BBQ. We had quite the spread...salmon, steak, asparugus, twiced baked patoes and more. It was the best meal we have made in some time.

Momma Donna and Uncle Wesley

"Uncle Pig" & "Uncle Tino"

Graham wedding slide show...

Here is Wes and Courtney's wedding slide show... http://www.blaineandbethany.com/slideshows/courtneywes/ Their photographers did an amazing job at capturing the day!

Football!

We are in the full swing of football for Tyson! Tyson's number is 54, however in the pictures posted he is wearing #18 or #10 until his official jersey is in. Here is the team webpage... http://www.pokidesign.com/kangsite/

Jason and Beth's Wedding

This weekend we went to the Jacobsen/Headley wedding. We had such a fun time! We started Friday evening with the rehersal and dinner. Justin was in the wedding. Him and Jason were Theta Chi's together at WSU.
The wedding was at the Sunset Club. Beth looked gorgeous! As soon as she appeared with her father to walk down the aisle, there were gasps because she was so stunning! We were able to catch up with friends that we havn't seen in awhile. Around 11:30, Dicks Cheeseburgers were delivered! Yum!!! They of course were a huge hit! After the wedding ended, we headed over to the Sorento Hotel to socialize some more with the bride and groom and guests. Beth and Jason are headed to Hawaii today for their honeymoon! Congrats J and Beth!!

Graham Wedding

Last weekend we went to Hood River to see our close friends, Wes and Courtney get married! We stayed in Stevenson at the Skamania Lodge. The picture above is a view from our room! It was so beautiful there. The wedding took place on the Oregon side of the Columbia River at The Columbia Gorge Hotel...another beautiful location. We arrived Friday night for the rehersal and rehersal dinner. Justin was in the wedding. He has known Wes since Junior High (I think...maybe longer). It is really cool because Wes has a son Connor and him and Tyson are great friends too! Connor was Wes' Best Man. He did a fantastic job. So grown up!

Connor, Isaiah, and Tyson before heading to Rehersal.


I took this picture from where Courtney and Wes stood for there ceremony...stunning!

Connor and Tyson having fun at Rehersal dinner.

When we got back to the hotel, Frankie was singing and playing the guitar out on the deck. He is an amazing musician. He played and sang "Better Together" by Jack Johnson for Courtney and Wes' first dance.

Both boys love music...they can tell you who is playing on the radio within seconds of the song starting. I think it is amazing! Tyson is taking guitar lessons and is becoming very good. I'm so glad that he has found something that he enjoys and can soar at.

Tyson and Justin listening to Frankie play....

Isaiah too! I love this picture!

Courtney and Wes had tropical destinations as there table names...we were at the St. Lucia table! St. Lucia is were we got married almost 2 years ago. So sweet of them to incorporate our special place into their wedding!

Brady, Sarah and the Andresons sat with us.

Connor gave the Best Man speech.

Can you tell we are all having soooo much fun!Isaiah was collecting these bugs in the centerpiece holder! He loves to collect bugs. He did it in St. Lucia too.

I LOVE this picture! Capture that little boy!! What a great weekend! Thank you Courtney and Wes!

Tala's Wedding Shower

On Sunday, my aunts and I hosted my sister Tala's family wedding shower. Her wedding is one month away! I can't believe it. She is marrying such a great guy who loves her more than anything in the world. It is really cute. Tala will be such a beautiful bride! My mom took better pictures, so I will post those when I get them from her!Naomi, Tala, and Debbie. Debbie won the necklace game, but it was a close call! Loved the competiveness between these two! The necklace game for those who don't know it is everyone starts off with a necklace with a faux wedding ring on it and if someone catches you crossing your legs or ankles, they get to steal your necklace away from you. It came down to Grandma Hiatt, Naomi, and Debbie. Debbie caught Grandma right at the end and won the game!