the Homestead Wedding

On October 22nd, the unexpected happened.... Just Jonas (finally) got hitched! to a wonderful gal, Maggie. The wedding took place on the land Jonas bought many moons ago and which he has since built (through blood, sweat and tears of several helping hands) an incredible house on. I think it is so awesome that they said their vows standing right in front of the front door to their future abode.

Our family had an excellent time at the festivities. They had a bounce house and pumpkin carving, so Luci was in heaven. She was also, along with cousin Eme, a 'flower' girl (the girls ended up handing out birdseed rather than flowers). Luci really loved the sense of honor that being a flower girl bestowed upon her. In fact, I think she loved it a little too much. There was a girl about her age who showed up wearing a princess dress and Luci and Eme discussed how she shouldn't be dressed up because she wasn't one of the flower girls. And so it begins.
Anyhow both Luci and Eme looked absolutely adorable in their beautiful dresses that Taty bought for them. After the ceremony and a potluck dinner, Kai gave his best man speech, which struck the perfect balance of humor and sincerity. And then there was dancing! And I witnessed my eldest child going crazy on the dance floor - she did not want to stop dancing - especially with Jonas or Maggie - at one point Luci and Eme were in the middle of a circle of dancers and everyone was singing the Beastie Boys 'Fight for Your Right' to them - it was pretty hilarious.
And where was precious Ruby during all of this celebration? She was snug in the Baby Bjorn sleeping away. She behaved perfectly and we are so thankful that she allowed us to enjoy this family wedding.

We are so happy for the fantastic couple and wish them many many years of love and laughter.