Mike and Erica's Wedding

We spent the most wonderful long weekend in Portland for Mike and Erica's wedding a few weeks ago. It was great to have the whole family together again to celebrate such a glorious occasion. We are so grateful to have sweet, beautiful Erica in our family now. Her family was so sweet to us while we were there.

Here's the entire Alexander clan

This is Erica's family. Her sweet mother, Melinda, had to leave the reception early due to severe health concerns. This broke our hearts, but we were glad she at least got to see them walk down the aisle. She is feeling better now, thankfully. Our prayers are always with this sweet family.

The night before the wedding, we had a great time at Erica's bridal shower. We got to meet and visit with her mom, seated next to Erica.

Tressa, the lovely flowergirl, donning a gorgeous silk dress fashioned by Meadow.

Sweet Adam Jack, with a tear in his eye.

Zachary waving "Hello" in his wedding attire.

Adam Jack steals a kiss from Hyrum. Look at these cute kids!

Corey, Noelle, and Zachary

Nick, Meadow, Tressa, Nicky, and Hyrum

Natalie, Ryan and Baby Boy Stevens

Adam, Adam Jack, Missy and Baby Max

Erica and Michael, the happy couple

What a handsome groom!

And a beautiful bride

Tressa and her tap shoes!

Look at these handsome devils- don't let those fancy clothes trick you!

Nicky made an entertaining ring bearer...

Morgan and Tressa were fantastic flowergirls

Gorgeous couple!

Grandpa and Zachman

alexpalooza

Guys,
That rocked! Highlights of the reunion according to Ryan, Nat and mom: arts and crafts 2008, baby fest, Tressa's cute teeth and tough attitude when she crashed on the zipline, the time when the manager asked "You didn't actually ride on the zipline did you?" and I totally him yes, but we will not sue them, card games, stratego, atv-ing!! especially on that magical spot that Nick & Meadow found, the really awkward scripture/share what makes you happy fiasco, - NAT. "I don't know, it was just fun", says Ryan, "Well, there was the Mikey dancin' and Tressa hurting her face and the art project, and the singing." Mom said: I loved everything about the reunion, but what I loved most was getting my whole, whole family under one roof, and how good you all were to each other, and the magic of family. It was healing and refreshing." Thank you all for your great efforts to get there: especially nick and meadow guys, and mike, and even nat, missy and noelle families--- you didn't sacrifice much except your husbands taking off extra work since they actually thought people would be on time. I imagine it was well worth it to be able to hand out with the only and one Natalie Jan. But honestly, I know it was hard for Mike to get over and for Nick and Meadow to drive 10 hours after an intense month or year or 2 years of studying and taking a tough test... only to be turned away from reno to stay in loveland. We love you all!