Estes Park: The main event!

Saturday afternoon was Matt F. & Jennifer's wedding. It ended up being a little rainy before hand, but the throughout the ceremony the weather was great. Everything was beautfiul...especially the bride!

Here's a group shot prior to the ceremony:

The girls prior to and during the ceremony...crackers, crackers, crackers...anything to contain the yelling!

Sleeping beauty, Finley that is. Too bad Ella would never do this unless she was completely exhausted!

Matt's cousin Denielle, the Matron of Honor.

Here comes the bride!

Matt waiting for his bride. The wedding party looked great, and the background was phenomenal! It's easy to decorate when you get married in the Rockies!

Post ceremony. Why not a short game of tether ball?!

Nathan & Ava.

Mr. & Mrs. Ferrell

Matt & I at the reception.

Grandpa Joe & Grandma Jan (a.k.a. achoo). This photo was actually taken by Nathan.

The Larsons': Jonathan, Kristen, Elisabeth, Joel, and DeeDee.

The Hoffmans: Jeremy, Ethan, Olive, & Hazel. Kori was of course busy taking amazing pictures.

The Arndts: Jenn, Brent, & Finley.

Perry & Karen Arndt:

Ericka & Ava Koch. Too bad Karl & baby Naomi couldn't make it.

The Larsons: Dennis & Karen

Scott, Linda, Benjamin, & Daniel Chisolm.

Dancy-Dance time! Matt & Ella for the father-daughter dance.

Nathan dancing with cousin Julia. I don't think she had much say in the manner, though she didn't seem to mind. Nathan was very into holding hands whenever dancing, which was not so appreciated by other dance partners!

It was a great weekend, and an awesome time with family! Thank you Grandma & Grandpa C. for making it possible for us to come!

Trip to Estes Park...pt 1.

Recently we were fortunate enough to take a road trip to Estes Park, CO for Jennifer's (Matt's cousin) wedding. Surprisingly the time in the car went well (overall, Ella did not initially appreciate the Rockies!). Because we have the gift of time, we were able to spread our driving out over 3 days there and 3 days back, which not only made it easier on the kids and us, but also provided an opportunity to see more family and friends. Colorado was beautiful; it was refreshing to be in the mountains and we greatly appreciated the time we could spend with Matt's extended family!

Around the house & Matt's Birthday Party:

Lilly Lake; Hiking, beautiful scenery, ducks, & chipmunks:

Good times & Ice Cream at downtown Estes Park, CO: