married

this past weekend i got to go back to chicago
for my cousin’s wedding.
i haven’t seen him in at least 5 years.
and i have never seen him look happier.
he married an amazing woman.

this picture went all glowy from the lighting…
but look at this room.
“isn’t it beautiful?”
it was.

and she was.
wow.
i could’ve maybe worn a dress like that back in 6th grade…
she’s so tiny and cute.
gorgeous.

watching them through their wedding was just adorable.
they must have whispered “i love you” 25 times.
and her smile is so genuine and sincere.

officially mr. and mrs.
way to go!
you did it.

it was across the street from the art institute on michigan ave.
these are the lions that greet you.
way cool to be here for a wedding.

i absolutely loved getting all dressed up.

this is my other grandma.
not the exercise ball grandma…but just as sweet.
she is such an elegant lady.
always dressed up no matter what.
she told me she misses wearing high heels so much.
“the shoes were my thing!” she said.
and she laughs so easily.
i am so glad she was able to make to chicago…
and to be there for brian.
she even listened to mom’s iPod on the plane…

and my sister lorel…
isn’t she wonderful?
isn’t she beautiful?
i salute you.
what a great time we had together this weekend!

wait…how did this picture get in here?

my mom and aunt jan.
they were party animals…
dancing on the tables…lampshade on the head.
oh…i hope their co-workers don’t read my blog…
how embarrassing for them.

me and my mom and sister…
our dad is tall.

all the cousins.
all grown up.
and our new cousin julie.
congratulations brian and julie.
thank you for including me in your special day.
i had so much fun.

more chicago girl’s weekend photos to come.