be happy for this moment.

A happy marriage is a new beginning of life,

a new starting point for happiness and usefulness.

Dean Stanley

I had a lovely trip to St. Louis and then drove up to Iowa for Nick's brother's wedding this past weekend. I had five whole days with my Nick which was a treat!

My camera died by the end of the rehearsal dinner but I was able to use Nick's sister's camera and some old school Kodak disposables from Walgreen's - I love pictures, so I was willing to look like a dork winding my camera for the next shot!

Here are some cute ones from my camera before the battery died and from Leah's camera too.

Groomsmen and bride's father getting their suits fitted - they didn't all wear blue on purpose!

At the rehearsal - the wedding was at the Catholic church on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa (where they are both alums)

And Nick isn't paying attention to the priest...

Lovely bride and groom, Matt and Sarah, at the rehearsal dinner at Nick's parent's house

Nick with his Uncle Tom and second cousin, Cameron

Me and Nick

Fireworks in the backyard courtsey of Nick's dad and his Uncle Tom

Fireworks (and a lot of smoke!)

The weather the morning of the wedding was cool and sunny - this is a view of Nick's parent's backyard

University of Northern Iowa campus

Flowers arrived at the church

The lovely bride getting ready

Nick and his sister Leah, also in the wedding party

Matt and Sarah during the ceremony

Married!

Ready for the reception!

Guest book table at the reception

Bridesmaids at dinner

Groomsmen at dinner

We're next!