The new year is getting older and perhaps my hiatus from writing should come to an end.  I am not promising anything as far as how often I will write or what I plan to write about, only that I need to start writing again.

We had a momentus family event over the weekend and I wanted to post pictures for anyone who might be interested and for those who are anxiously awaiting said pics.  Our #2 daughter married her soul mate over the weekend and it was a joyous beautiful event.  Planning the wedding began the day they announced their engagement, eight months ago, and took many peoples' ideas, skills and work to bring to fruition.

The announcement:

                            Sara Ann Hedin
                                            &
                             Trevor Royce Teague
                        
                          cordially invite you to share
                                  in their happiness
                           as they unite in marriage

                             Saturday, April 5, 2014 
                               
                            at Three in the afternoon 
                    
                    at Kartchner Caverns State Park

     Reception to follow at Tombstone American Legion


About 60 people, family members and friends, attended the wedding at the Caverns.  It was held outside in the amphitheater, a fabulous natural venue, where we were surrounded by Arizona's great outdoors.  The weather cooperated with gentle breezes, fluffy clouds and just one small sprinkle of rain, adding good luck to the couple's traditional marriage vows.

The bride was attended by her sister, Shawna, as the matron of honor, her sister, Sandy, her good friend, Cassie, and her new stepdaughter, LeeAnn. Six year old niece, Eden, scattered rose petals down the aisle.

The groom also had three attendants. His twin brother, Travis, stood up as his Best Man, along with his uncle, Clyde, and his friend, Jim. Logan, Sara's six year old son, carried the rings on a purple and lace pillow.

Sara's Dad, Steve, escorted her and gave her into the hands of the pastor and her new husband. The ceremony lasted about 30 minutes and then about an hour was spent taking pictures by a professional photographer before everyone traveled to Tombstone for food and fun.

The Tombstone Legion Hall was decorated with cream tablecloths topped with lavender and burlap table runners.  There were rustic pails filled with white and lavender roses and carnations adorning each table along with candles and favor boxes filled with candy for the guests. A buffet was set up for all to enjoy.  Barbequed beef and pork, cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans and rolls made up the tasty menu.  

The Bride's cake had 3 layers of lemon cake with blueberry cream filling.  The Groom's cake was a rich dark chocolate.  The party lasted well passed 9 pm.  Then many guests visited the saloons in Tombstone or retired to local hotels.

The bride and groom will be taking their honeymoon trip in May to Alaska aboard one of Norwegian Cruise Lines elegant ships.

I would like to thank everyone who helped celebrate this wonderful occasion.  I also especially thank those who helped plan and make this wedding a great success.  It is up to the couple to make the marriage successful and I have no doubt, that with the Lord's help, it will be!  Congratulations and all the best to Sara and Trevor!