We've been a bit behind on updating the blog - sorry about that! I have been sick for several weeks, and this past week I was in Chicago at a business education conference, so I just haven't had a lot of extra time or energy to devote to the blog as of late.
On Saturday, March 28th my good friend Janna (from junior high, high school, college and roomie, etc.) and her now new hubby Rob got married! It was such a beautiful ceremony, and a really fun reception. The ceremony was at Roseville Covenant Church, and the reception was at the Wabasha Caves in downtown St. Paul - a very cool venue. Here are some pictures from the happy day!
Janna looked absolutely GORGEOUS - she was definitely a glowing and happy bride, and her dress was breathtakingly beautiful. And Robby was of course very handsome as the upbeat and (I thought) somewhat giddy groom. Who wouldn't be giddy and so happy marrying fabulous Janna? :)
This picture doesn't do the Wabasha Street Caves justice, but there were several "rooms" like this that wove around the whole reception site. And I don't think you can tell from this picture, but Janna's moms side of the family, the Ahlbergs, are all standing up on the stage (way in the back of the picture) singing the prayer before dinner was served. Janna's mom has been a church choir director and musician for most, if not all, of her life, so I expected something fun like this to happen.
The new Mrs. and Mr. - could they look any happier? I don't think so...
Mckenna was of course being her very cute self at the wedding and reception, and I had to get a picture of her with Janna and Robby... cute couple + cute baby = cute picture. :)
Kelly Johnson and I. Kelly's husband JJ was working that weekend, and their son Caleb was home with a sitter. We missed them, but it was so fun to see Kelly. I miss seeing them since they have moved on from Bloomington Covenant, and I really hope we can stay in touch over the years to come.
Mmmmmm... many, many different kinds of gourmet cupcakes - almost too pretty to eat! The problem was which one to choose. I thought the cupcake tables were a great way to do the dessert - very creative and fun, just like Janna and Rob.
This is Katrina and Matt Mouser's daughter, Ahlea. She is just too sweet for words, really. Matt, Mckenna and I sat with the Mouser's at dinner, and I found myself staring in awe at Ahlea. She was literally singing and smiling the entire reception. She doesn't know me well at all, yet she still came up to me several times and talked to me, sang me a song, and more. You can tell from this picture what a sweet and happy girl she is... reverently admiring her cupcake - adorable!
The parents to be - Dan and Abby. Abby is due in just a week, so we are all eagerly anticipating "Dabby" - my name for their baby during this pregnancy, not knowing the sex or actual name. Abby was an usher in the wedding, and did a great job on her feet for being so pregnant!
Janine, Michael, and Dax Connor. Janine is yet another wonderful roommate from Bethel, and the three came all the way from Denver to be in Minnesota for Janna and Robby's wedding day. Janine and Dax came several days before Michael did, and Janine, Dax and I planned to hang out one day, but all three of us were sick, so it didn't work out - no fun.
Janine, Mckenna, and one of her future boyfriends, Dax. As you can see, Mckenna just can't take her eyes off of the oh-so-cute Dax, and I don't blame her! :)
The Bethel roomies, together again - Janine, Abby, Janna, Ang, Katrina, and Julie. Janna, thanks not only for having us with you on your special day, but also for giving us a reason to get together again. The times that we all get to hang out are too few and far between.
Yet another very cool part of the reception was Janna and Robby's version of the guest book. They had a photo booth and you took a picture, cut one, put it in the book, and signed next to your picture. Our snapshots are small and hard to see in this picture, but it was the end of Mckenna's night (Kristi came to pick her up and bring her home to bed), and her eyes were really drooping. And there were some fun props next to the photo booth - feather boas, hats, etc. - so Mckenna wore a feather boa in the picture. So cute! :)
And what wedding reception and fun night out with Janna would be complete without a major dance party? The dance was great - we closed the place down. Ah, to hang out with the college roomies again - so much fun!
Last picture, and a pretty cute story. It was later into the dance, and I was sitting on the stage by the dance floor taking a break. All of the sudden Janna's adorable nephew Tor (in his PJs) came up to me, sat down, and put his head on my shoulder and cuddled up to me, really without even looking at me. Did I mention that Tor has never met me in his life? I don't know if he maybe thought I was someone else or what, but it was cute. After about 5 minutes he got up and walked away, just as quietly as he came. Janna's brother Dave was the officiant at the wedding, and Dave's wife Karin was her personal attendant, and Tor is one of their sons. What a sweetie!
