Going to the Chapel...

My little brother, Kyle, and his wife, Allison were married on Saturday! It was so exciting! We all had such a fun extended weekend together, preparing and celebrating! Since John and I were both in the wedding, we don't have any pictures of the ceremony or reception yet, but I'll post some when I can!

We went to Stillwater on Thursday and spent the evening with some of my mom's family from North Dakota who came early, too. It was crazy! My cousin Jody has twin girls who are two, my cousin Chad has a 6 month old boy, and then, of course there was Logan, too! It was great fun!

Jody and Logan with his cart. He has the same thing at home and is seriously attached to it! He walks everywhere with it! He also wowed everyone by taking steps on his own!

Good thing Nana's house has no shortage of toys for all these little ones!

Friday was a nice day of shopping, lunch, and spa treatments! Ali was super organized, so most of the wedding arrangements were all set. It was nice to enjoy the day all together. After rehearsal, we had a nice dinner with all relatives and out of town guests, as well as the wedding party and their families. It was great!

So many guests traveled from far away! Including all of my dad's family: Kansas, Arizona, Louisana, Iowa....even Australia! Here's a big table of the Holbrook cousins...we had not seen each other since my wedding five years ago!

Kyle and Ali at the rehearsal dinner

One of the twins...Miss Olivia enjoying that yummy brownie with her daddy, Tadd!

Mr. Smiles = 6 month old Oliver! Such a cutie!

Logan teaching 5 month old Kinzy some tricks!

My sister Amy and her fiance, Andrew. They are getting married Oct '09, so that's the next big event on the calendar for the Holbrook family!

On Saturday, we were up early to begin with hair and makeup at my parents' house. Smart and Chic came with hairstylists and makeup artists. They were great! We had fun with it all and everyone looked great! Then it was off to the church to get dressed and take some photos before the ceremony.

We enjoyed a light breakfast while we were waiting for our turn...

Amy and I really looked like twins. Once we had our bridesmaid dresses on, our hair in updos...many people couldn't tell us apart! We wondered how many people thought: "I didn't know Kyle had twin sisters!"

Logan was such a trooper! It was a crazy weekend with so much going on and so many new people. He got to spend most of the day and the night with Grandma and Grandpa Eiselt! They took care of Logan while we got ready before the wedding, brought him to the wedding with them, and had Logan at their table for dinner. Then they took Logan home to sleep at their house and we went to pick him up on the next day at noon! He was having so much fun...he didn't even miss us! THANKS Bob and Deb for being such great babysitters!!

On Sunday, we all gathered at Kyle and Ali's house in Woodbury to join them as they opened gifts. It was fun to see their house all painted and full of furniture. It looks great and they have such a nice neighborhood. The community playground is awesome, so I think we'll have to take Logan there next time!

Logan helped Kyle with all the cards.

Having some wedding cake with Papa! Yum!

The wedding was so perfect, they had such a beautiful day with so many family and friends together. Now they get to start their new life together! Congratulations, Kyle and Ali!
We love you!