...and coming....

Gracie Jo carrying in the unity candle

Jude stealing the show.  He's cute and he knows it. 

Papa walking me down the aisle.

David and I at the altar...breathe in, breathe out....

And they just keep coming....

Reuben "escorting" Grandma down the aisle

Grandpa carrying his jar of sand in for the unity candle

Paul carrying his jar in

My mom with our family candle

David's mom with his family candle.

Even more wedding photos...

And some more...

A very fast change of my earrings since the right ones got left at home and someone had to run back and get them. 

yummy cake.  Actually I can only personally vouch for the taste of the little one with blue flowers, but I'm sure the other was good too. 

Sister Ashley playing the piano.  The music there is Isaac's music, not her's.  She's just that amazing and I was honored to have her play at the wedding.

Would you like a bulletin???  Levi and Silas were my (junior) ushers. 

More Wedding pictures

Here's more wedding photos

I am making faces at Katie.  I'm not sure what is going on with my veil/hair

This is Katie.  I was making faces at her to make her smile.

Gracie-Jo was my junior bridesmaid.  She's adorable. 

Jude was our ring bearer.  He pretty much stole the show with he cuteness.  My friend Mariah W. made the pillow for us.

Married (with photos)

My last post was a week before I got married.  The last 4 weeks have been incredible.  So many changes, so much happiness.   The wedding and reception went off with only a few minor hitches...the pastor forgot to tell us when we could kiss and we kinda just looked at each other going "is this the part where we kiss?" and the person who was supposed to unlock the reception site never showed up so my dad just cut the gate open. The weather was wonderful and everyone had a great time.
Our honeymoon was great too, but that's a whole 'nother story for another time.  What everyone really wants to see is wedding pictures....

Wedding bands

The boys and Sarah Elizabeth (and Talia) hard at work in the caboose making supper

Getting my veil arranged

Set up for a wedding

One Week

It's been over a month since I managed to get a post up...things have been busy.  But no excuses tonight. More important stuff is on my mind.
One week from right now, there will be a new ring on my left hand.  I will no longer be a Miss, but a Mrs.   I will no longer belong just to myself, but will be a wife, forever joined to my husband.
One week from tonight, I begin a lifetime commitment.
It's kinda a big deal.  A year ago I never would have imagined this happening, but here it is, happening.
I ask those of you who pray to pray for us.   Pray for this final week as we prepare...there is so much that needs done yet.   Pray for my health - I've got a nasty sore throat/cough/sinus thingy going on.  Pray for my dad's health - he got a nasty infection in his leg and while it is healing nicely it still bothers him a fair bit by the end of the day.  Pray that we keep our focus on the important things and don't get overwhelmed by all the details.  Pray that G-d will bless our marriage.

One week from today....I'll be Mrs. Ayala.

Alpaca pictures

I'm the queen of the mountain!

Baby Charm

Baby Charm after she had a few days to perk up (she had some difficulties at first)

Baby Tiffany lounging in the straw