Megan and Ammon got married! The bride was beautiful, the groom was handsome, the weather was amazing, and we even decorated pretty darn well if I do say so myself! Although, with a backdrop like we have in our backyard, we got helped along quite a bit! How lucky we are, but mostly lucky to be having such a happy event. We are so happy for Megan and Ammon--that they've found each other and are ready to start a life together.

So . . . some details if you're interested:  We started about 5pm and had what we hoped was a pretty traditional walk down the aisle with flower girls (Beth and Ammon's niece, Ember) strewing rose petals, then Ben came with the rings on a pillow, then Kevin walked Megan down the aisle. It was all very lovely. Kevin gave a little talk and then Ammon and Megan had each prepared something to say to the other--what they loved about each other and their promises to each other. Then Kevin did the ceremony, they both said "I do," and they kissed as man and wife. Yay!

Afterwards, we took lots of pictures and had pulled pork and lots of salads for dinner. Then the kids sang a song they wrote about Ammon and then Ammon and McKay sang a song they wrote about marrying Skinners! Finally, Beth sang the song Kevin's grandpa wrote for his grandma. After we cut the cake, we had an open mic and let anyone who wanted to have the chance to tell stories about the bride and groom. We finished with the bride and groom's first dance being handed off by their father and mother respectively. After Megan changed, we threw rose petals at them and cheered as they ran to their car.

It was a really fun evening and after the Gerbers left, my kids continued to dance under the lights in the backyard while McKay played music. Some parties you just don't want to see end!

The next day, Megan sent me a message thanking me for everything and saying that everything was "perfect." Which is exactly what I was hoping for from the day--that Megan would have a memory she would always cherish. One should about their wedding day!

Otherwise, this week was a lot like our others with the kids doing schoolwork every day (yes, even the day of the wedding). We did arrange with Ben's friend, Nico, who lives up here for them to have permission to play as long as it was outside and that's been wonderful for him.  We also found a new tennis teacher for Cali and Chey and they have renewed motivation for the sport! That's been good, too.

Kevin's been teaching at a conference all weekend. If things were normal, he would have been in Palm Springs. Instead, he is at home working hard during the day, but we get to see him at night! Last night, we had a pre-mother's day event. I wanted to have a picnic and hike to Battle Creek Falls. So we did! Afterwards, we got treats at McDonald's drive-thru. Meg and Ammon even met us for the picnic part. It was great to be together!