Anna and Brian's Wedding Day! (4/1/11)

Is it lucky to wake up to snow on your wedding day, or is God getting in early on the April Fool's jokes?! The snow was all melted by noon. Kyla was flabbergasted that Anna made US waffles and sausage for breakfast on HER wedding day! She wouldn't let us help her either.
Kati enjoyed playing with Anna and Brian's dog Jack.
She threw it - go get the toy Jack!
Bridesmaids just waking up and fresh out of the shower. Yes, they both hate that Kyla took this photo!
Anna making sausage. She also made eggs for Robin, who's a vegetarian. We need some protein for strength today!
The girls loved that Anna put chocolate chips in their waffles!
At the church all dolled-up in the dresses Kyla made.
Kyla with the girls. We sure are a pretty bunch of girls!
The wedding party watching Anna's walk down the aisle with her dad.
Anna's dad gave her away and walked away too quick for Kyla's camera!
Anna's oldest sister Mary Beth Bullwinkle read the scripture readings. They were Ruth 1:15-17 and Ephesians 5:22-33.
The Reverend Julie DeWerth gave her sermon.
The alter was decorated beautifully. The pink roses were the Memory Vase for those no longer with us.
Luella colored in the My Little Pony coloring book Anna gave her.
Kati sucked her thumb and pouted because her nap didn't happen this afternoon. (The wedding started at 5:30 pm.)
Anna's middle sister Ruth Bullwinkle played a hand bell solo with piano accompaniment. The song was "Grazioso" arranged by Sueda Lutrell.
It was a beautiful song! She had nearly a whole piano of bells on her table she played during the song.
Anna and Brian exchanging vows.
Brian professing his love.
Kati finally got her nap time.
Anna and Brian exchanging rings.
Presenting the brand new Mr. and Mrs. Brian Malloy!
Kyla borrowed Anna's bouquet for a photo with Jeni.
Ashley and Luella playing while the wedding party took pictures and Kati napped.
The whole wedding party: Dave Uspal, Elizabeth Bullwinkle (Anna's twin sister), Best Man Joe Fragale, Maid of Honor Robin Lawson, Bride Anna Malloy, Groom Brian Malloy, Jeni Mullenix, and Jim Malloy II, brother of the groom. Flower girls: Delaney and Kelsey Malloy and Kyra and Finley Malloy. (One was home sick with a 102 fever and strep throat.) Usher is Bride's nephew Steven Bullwinkle.
Kyla and Anna posing, but not for the professional photographer.
At the cocktail hour, Kati had her first Shirley Temple. She loved it!
Luella decided that chicken bites really do taste better with frilly toothpicks.
This was seconds before the wedding coordinator Clem (who was at the top of these 4 stairs by Luella) got called to the bar to vouch for Robin that she was over 21 and of legal drinking age because she forgot her ID in some one's car. Clem tried to be cool and jump over the girls down the stairs, as Kyla was moving the girls' drinks on the stairs so he could walk around, when he jumped and landed on Kati and her thumb-sucking thumb. She was very distraught and refused the band-aid Clem brought her. Clem felt really horrible that he "broke" Kati, but she is a strong baby and after a few tears, she bounced right back.
We sat down to dinner at our table. Kati and Luella got to sit next to each other.
King Samuel sat next to Luella.
Carmen Burleigh (fellow Cobber and Anna's Personal Attendant) and her husband David.
Amanda and Ashley Swogger. Ashley was the one who helped Kati eat her cake at the bridal shower last month.
Their parents Wayne and Diane Swogger.
Kyla and Luella round out the rest of the table.
We had really pretty place settings and the favors were Lindt Lindor chocolate truffles.
We may have had the "Kids not related to the Bride and Groom" table, but we know how to have fun!
Anna's parents Marsha and George Bullwinkle.
Brian's parents James and Antoinette (Tony) Malloy didn't get the memo to stop at the bottom of the stairs, but then again neither did the flower girls who raced so fast Kyla didn't get them in this picture at all!
David Uspal and Anna Bullwinkle got the memo to stop.
Jeni Mullenix and James Malloy II didn't get the memo.
Kyla got smart (finally) and took Best Man Joseph Fragale and Maid of Honor Robin Lawson's pictures on the stairs.
The Bride and Groom!
They danced their first dance to "If I Didn't Have You" from Monsters, Inc.
The money shot! Look at that loving embrace and gaze!
Joe's best man toast.
Robin's maid of honor toast.
After the toasts, and during the salad course, the girls took the dance floor. Luella was doing her dance routine. Kati was just out there!
Wayne decided to go out and dance with Kati.
The cake was gorgeous. No, there was not a topper.
Cutting the cake.
Feeding each other nicely.
Anna looking devilish after she wiped the extra frosting on Brian's cheek.
Luella made a "cake" with the frilly toothpicks and rose petals.
Elizabeth and Robin taking a breather after a few songs on the dance floor.
The dance floor did get much busier as the night continued.
Jeni tried to get Samuel out of the dance floor. It worked!
Kati cut in on this couple! She went up to the guy, raised both hands and he said he couldn't help but dance with such a cute little girl. His wife just laughed in disbelief that a 2 year old could cut in that effectively!
Luella and Samuel shared a dance.

Kati and Luella had no fear on the dance floor - definitely their Mommy's daughters!

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