The Kitchen's new coat of paint

 It has been a busy couple of weeks.  Today I feel like posting a few of my favorite pictures (from my camera) that represent the whirlwind of our last two weeks.

On the way home from Grant's benefit a few weeks ago.

 Three Sundays ago we went to a benefit for my cousin Grant.  He made it home just in time to attend his own benefit and it was amazing to witness people's generosity as they were bidding on items and turning around and giving some items back to Grant. For instance, a Packers football signed by last year's team sold for over 1 grand to a guy who turned around and gave it to Grant.

Last Sunday my parents arrived and we began wedding preparations.  I only got a couple of shots of Thanksgiving dinner before I headed out to work on wedding stuff.

The Thanksgiving table

Turkey Carving- Andy's masterpiece. Magnum is waiting for a free sample.

 Black Friday- no shopping for us, just a little rest and relaxation before the rehearsal and dinner.

The bride the day before her wedding

Our Black Friday consisted of manicures, pedicures and wedding rehearsal

Wedding Day!  Did I mention our house hosted the Bride, since she lived here, plus the rest of my immediate family including my parents and littlest sister and brother.  The final night 2 of my cousins stayed also, since one was a bridesmaid and the other was doing hair.  I wouldn't have had it any other way, but it has made for a crazy, fun, busy weekend!

My bed room became a hair salon.

The ring bearer posing as a photographer

The girl cousins

And Sunday morning: the wedding aftermath: my front room

Congratulations Ryan and Rachel!!