Sasha's Wedding & Finishing the House

We've made some real progress now; we're pretty much all the way moved in except for a few odds and ends left over at the old place. Stuff that we probably really don't need to move ;) We are hoping to be at least done with the stuff left in the house by this weekend. The garage, however, is an entirely different story.

I wanted to post a few more pics on how things are coming along. We are definitely not done (is anyone really ever done with their house though?), but we're making progress. Here's the bedroom wall all painted.

The kids finally got the carpet in their rooms; it's a really nice, super soft carpet that's made from recycled materials and sustainable crops. Plus is super stain resistant, here's a couple pics of Rena's room w/the new carpet:

Here's a shot coming from the living room and looking into the dining room:

The living room:

On 1/1/11 my sweet little cousin Sasha got married to her handsome and just as sweet man, Derek Lloyd. Their wedding was beautiful and to start it off, here's my BEAUTIFUL sister:

Here's the happy couple during the ceremony:

This is not a very good picture, super bad lighting and my super crappy camera didn't do a good job. But I still liked the picture anyway:

And last, but by no means least, here's all the little creatures settling into the new house and calling it home:

He looks like he belongs right there doesn't he?

Our Amazing Wedding! :)

It was a blur of a day... here is Syrena before the craziness really began, look how sweet and cute she is!

Eric pre-wedding. We were waiting for all of the wedding party to arrive, so Eric got to mill around and talk to everyone.

My Ashlies putting the butterflies under the table:

Finally, things are getting started! Eric is "smudging" the ceremony circle. Smudge is used by the Native Americans to cleanse an area/people of evil spirits. No, neither one of is Native American, but Eric really likes the culture so we incorporated a bit of it in the ceremony.

First out is Jacob and Cassie, Eric's neice and nephew.

Then comes his mom and dad, Camille and Randy.

My mommy...

My precious little childrens!!!! They each brought out a ring and put it on the table.

Here is Soiyor, my sister, and Jude - my brother.

Eric's brother Andy and his niece Katie

All my pretty little bridesmaids all in a row, starting at the left: Soiyor, Ashlee B., Ashley F., Katie, Jackie, Sasha.

Here comes the bride! I was so excited, I couldn't wait to get out there. It's interesting to look at these pictures now because from this moment forward, Eric was the only person there (as fas as I was concerned).

My sweet sister holding my train so it doesn't get all dirty.

Here's my dad putting my hand in Eric's.

Our vows, they were cute. I did vow to bake him pies, so I guess I'm going to have to learn how to do that.

We are releasing the butterflies... another Native American thing. There is a legend that says if you want a wish to come true, whisper it to a butterfly and they will fly up to the heavens and tell your wish to the Great Spirit. So we had the kids come up and whisper their wishes and let them go.

We are husband and wife!!!!

My mom and dad.

Bridesmaids....

Here we arem, all gathering for pictures. I was so caught up in the moment, I didn't ever get a picture with just Eric and I and the kids :(

Me and the bridesmaids.

Eric and the groomsmen; from the left: Jesse, Jude, Eric, Pat and Andy

Everyone!!

Our super nice wedding cake:

I insisted that we do it nicely, I know everyone likes to shove it in their spouse's face, but I didn't want to get dirty... or dirtier.

Toast time!

I don't know what this face was all about.

Jon (my sister's boyfriend), Secelia, and my daddy.

My daddy!

Ally :)

Dave

I love these girls.

Bill and Ally

The garter....

Here's my dad putting it on.

And Eric taking it off, I didn't post the super risque one.

Here's all the unmarried girls gathering to catch the bouquet.

Our first dance.

Signing the license!!!!

The girls had decorated the car...

The whole day was so wonderful and perfect, I'm still in awe that it's over.