Life Is Good Because............

1. My sister is in town for a week!!! YAY!!!

Oregon coast. 2011

2. I have three weeks off from school.
3. I am leaving for vacation one week from today.
4. I will be going to yoga tonight.
5. I am ALIVE and breathing!!!!

Despite all the family drama and bigotry of late, there are still things things to be thankful for!

My Niece Got Married:Wedding Pics

This past weekend my niece, Tara, who is only a few years younger than me, got married! What a fun wedding! With an open bar, cupcakes, good company and dancing, what more could you want? Here are some pics from the joyous event:

Maid of Honor + Bride and Groom

I do!

First Dance.

Me and the beautiful bride!

Yum, cupcakes!

Nephew Marco. How cute!

Cousins sharing a dance. 

My fav pic-Lucas rocking out!

Congratulations to Tara and Scott!

Love Is In The Air: The Union Of Andy & Alli

Last Saturday I saw my cousin Andy married off to his bride, Alli. There truly was love in the air. You could see it on their faces. You could feel it in their warm embrace. It was really sweet to see such affection. Photos from the happy day:

The Newlyweds

The Happy Couple and moi.

 Cake Face!!

Lovebirds

First Dance

 "I feel wonderful because I see the love light in your eyes." They danced to the infamous Eric Clapton tune. It really was wonderful. Congrats to the new couple! As the best man exclaimed, "Good luck and all that stuff!"

My Weekend In Photos

This past weekend was spent with family, down in Apple Valley. It was Mother's Day and we had a surprise Bridal Shower for my cousin's soon to be wife. It was a great time! I have to remember to cherish these moments as they are few and far between these days.

My grandma and grandpa are the BEST. They are supportive. They love me unconditionally. It can actually be hard to find that love within families anymore.  I feel blessed to have them in my life.

My grandparents and I

My 20 yr old sister and I. She is the youngest and I am the oldest. I was such a mom to her growing up. We have gotten really close, and it's so great to see the amazing woman she's turned out to be!

My sissy and I

We always have the best time being silly together. We can laugh at almost anything. We are silly, stupid and spontaneous. We always have so much fun together. Here we are being dorks at the gym and doing an impromptu photo shoot!!

 We had a blast! Also, my cousin is getting married in less than a month. We had a surprise shower for his fiance. Here they are:

Andy and Alli

I am excited for their wedding! Hope everyone had a great weekend too!! Enjoy family while you can!