Monday, December 21, 2015

Pedernales Falls

The day after the wedding was the most beautiful day with bright blue, sunny sky and crisp autumn air. A perfect day to do some exploring and visit Pedernales Falls State Park. Admission was free because it was the Sunday before Veteran's Day! We also wanted to visit Hamilton Pool, but it was closed because of the recent heavy rains.

The newlyweds joined us for a bit before heading on to their honeymoon destination.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Wedding weekend

At the beginning of November we attended my younger sister's beautiful hill country wedding in Austin. This was the first time in 15 years that all 8 siblings have been together. We rented a gorgeous home that was large enough to accommodate all of us. We spent the weekend hiking, exploring, eating fabulous BBQ at the Salt Lick and doing lots of dancing and eating at the wedding. Unfortunately it was rainy, cloudy and chilly on Saturday, the day of the wedding. But the rain did let up for the wedding ceremony, thankfully. Cameron's cousin was the main photographer of the ceremony and reception, but I did get a few right before the wedding started.

the ceremony was at the lovely Chapel Dulcinea, high on a hill

Evan and his cousin Colby, who lives all the way in Minnesota. We were so happy they made it down for the wedding! Wish they lived closer!

My brother Andy and his wife Kaylynn and son Emmett (and baby girl on the way). They live in Utah and we don't get to see them very often. So fun to spend the weekend with them too!

all five of my younger brothers with dad

so nice to see Aunt Sharon and Bree!

we also took a few photos the day before at the Austin State Capitol building