Dan's Wedding

We headed down to Lily Glen camp ground to celebrate with and support Dan and Sandy on their wedding day. We set up camp with Dave and Christine. Mom and Dad finally arrived after 10 p.m. after getting lost. I have mixed feelings about camping. It takes so much work to get everything together and set up. We do it so rarely though that it's kind of special. We get to eat food that we don't often get (like chips and smores), pee in the forrest (if you're a boy), only have to brush your teeth once/day, play with fire etc. Being with people you love and don't get to be with every day is what really makes camping fun.

Dave and RJ rented a boat on Saturday and took some of the kids fishing.

Happy Hunter

Hunter caught a fish and RJ took a picture as proof since they didn't keep it. I think they caught three. Way to go boys!

McKenna got to ride a horse with her cousin Parker. Sandy was taking all the kids for a ride on her horse. What a bride!

Hunter and Caleb waiting for the ceremony to begin.

Matt dressed appropriately for the ocassion. He borrowed some boots and a buckle (hopefully that shirt too) but had to stop before securing a hat and cowboy tie.

McKenna was so tuckered out she fell asleep during the most important part!

Daddy's girl

Serious Hunter

Dan, Sandy and Dad went horseback riding the morning of the wedding.

They had soft country love songs playing while everyone got their beer and found their

seats. All of a sudden an upbeat "man" song came on and I heard hoopin' and hollerin'. I looked behind me and saw Daniel walking down the isle. Matt gave a loud Yee Ha and we all cheered.

Sandy followed to a much slower, softer song escorted by her father.

The pastor kept it short and sweet per Dan and Sandy. They read their own vows and kissed passionately after some prodding.

After the ceremony, we had a delicious chicken and pork potluck. They cut the cake, threw the boquet and garder belt and had a few people do a toast. Everyone that got up seemed to represent Sandy. They had all know her for ___ years and talked about how "meant to be" her and Dan were. I started to feel sad that no one was there to say a little something about Dan. Thankfully, Dave got up and shared a few thoughts and welcomed Sandy to our family. He did a great job and I got a little choked up.

They danced and sang to each other.

All I can say about the weekend is that it was very Dan. He looked very happy and we are happy for him!