Monday, June 16, 2008

Neil's wedding

My youngest brother Neil was married June 14th, 2008 to Alice in a beautiful ceremony. Alice has a home on the lake so they used the backyard and with friends and family we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunny day with lots of joy and fun. I have posted a few of the hundreds of pictures that Ken took. We just purchased a new digital camera (one of his dreams) so he was out being photographer extraordinaire.

Putting the flower on President Baker's lapel. He was the one ask by the couple to marry them. The best man Lee helping the groom get it put together just right. Looking on is the groom's mom and step-son Blake.
The groom and his mother making their way down the aisle. Danielle and Blake. Do they look like they are ready to be brother and sister?
The bride and her Son.
The ceremony began with a few jitters on Alice's part, but Neil look as calm as they come. He has been looking for Alice for many years and was ready to start his life with her.
One of many kisses to come.


The new Bride and Groom.
Neil and Alice Brooks.
See more kissing...

The wedding party....

The rings..
A few pictures of their friends and family that came to celebrate with them.


The Toast to the happy couple. The Best man and Maid of Honor gave a beautiful toast to the Bride and Groom.
My Beautiful daughter Brooke with her little one Tristan and soon to be new arrival.. Only 4 weeks to go.....
The cutting of the cake.
The sharing of the cake. They did very well and we had no smashing of the cake in each others face well at least very little..

Neil's new family and many of his old...
The first dance..
Danielle and her boyfriend T.J.
I think Neil had to threaten mom that she was going to go out and dance with him.
Ryan and Jill. (Nephew and his bride)
The first dance with the new Bride and her son--Blake.
Now I posted a couple of the throwing of the bouquet because as you will see it got kind of crazy. Look at the girl on the right (white dress)
As she was jumping for the flowers the girl behind her gave her a big push and off she went.
As you can see she ended up on the ground and the flowers ended up where she used to be..
Next it was the guys turn, but first Neil had to take off the garter belt first..
Neil and Alice with President Baker.
The Brooks bothers and sister. Jerry, Brent, Lisa, Scott and Neil.
We were all very happy for Neil.

Of coarse we are still kids and had to take a silly picture.
After the food the dancing started and everyone had a lot of fun. If you didn't get up and dance you enjoyed watching those who did.
The Ken Ballard family. Cameron (who always looks like we are trying to kill him) Taylor, Ken, Lisa, Tristan, Jill, Ryan and Brooke.
Taylor, Heather, Aaron and Cameron sitting on the dock.
Kolene, Mom and Scott enjoying some shade and watching the dancing. Scott got a hold of some bubbles and was feeling his childhood.

Daddy and daughter enjoying a dance.
Even Aunt Reta got out there and showed us what she could do.
Brent and Pat. Hey brother I didn't know your hips could move like that anymore.. HA HA

Tristan and Cameron enjoying a little quiet time by the lake.
We couldn't of ask for a better day to celebrate with Neil the start of his new life. We wish him and his new Bride the very best and a life time of happiness. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY ALICE AND BLAKE.
WE LOVE YOU BROTHER...
















Sunday, June 8, 2008

Randi's Graduation

My neice Randi (my brother Scott's and SIL Kolene's daughter) graduated Saturday at the Toyoto Center in Kenniwick. The place was packed an unlike Moses Lake everyone could come and cheer on their graduate. We were about a 1/2 hour late because I had it in my head they graduated at 2:00 pm and quess what it was 1:00. When we reliezed what I had done (Ken knew the whole time, but didn't say anything until it was almost noon) we jumped in the car and zoomed.. This is a picture of Randi's favorite principle--MR. Chelin (sorry Randi). He use to be the Vice-Principle at Moses Lake High.

They had close to 400 kids graduating. There was a lot of Crimson and Gold down there.
Randi coming though the arch and receiving her diploma. We are so proud of you..
Way to go... GO GIRL


The proud dad and his Graduate.

The proud mom...
Now why we took the picture in front of a bathroom I don't know.. Anyway The Proud Parents....


Randi back at the house with her graduation's cheesecake.. Her favorite.



CONGRADUALTIONS RANDI and GOOD-LUCK in your future plans. WE LOVE YOU and are VERY PROUD OF YOU.