Lightning storms, padded shorts, and wedding bells

A few weeks ago, my cousin Mark married his love, Kristine, in Bend. 

We jump at any chance to head to Central Oregon, but we were super excited to welcome the newest member to our extended family and soak up that high desert air and sun. 

My sisters and their kids made the trek up from Southern California, and it was nice to have almost all of the band back together again.

Despite a bit of rain and some pretty sweet lightning storms, the bride and groom said "I do" in some pretty perfect weather conditions.

In other news, Taylor took me out for my first big mountain bike ride since my unfortunate accident at Hagg Lake last summer. Did I ever write about the time I flew over the handlebars shortly after our engagement??? Nevertheless, it was high time I got back on that metaphorical horse. God bless padded shorts.

This was the first wedding we attended since our wedding, and it just so happened to fall on our three-month anniversary (what's that? Do I hear the Shania Twain "Looks Like We Made it" song playing in the background?). Ha. 

Good fun family times to be had by all. 

Unky Taylor and C.

Brosef Joseph the groomsman. Great speech, by the way.

Hazey D...not too sure about this?

Mark's vows were the best: "I promise to love you no matter how many dogs you bring home."

Happy two-year anniversary to Joe and Sara on this very day...August 20!

How much do my mom and sis look alike?

Peacock theme.

Outlaw love.

Dad and Darryl...havin' a chat.

Leo and Hazel in their Vintage Benz attire...looking on at the festivities. 

Brothas.

Cousins.

First dance with Uncle Bill and Aunt Terry looking on...cute.

Mother-son dance...Joe and Lady.

It's always hard during the father-daughter dance...I mean, the guy's got three daughters.

And, so it begins...H was obsessed with the flower girl's poofy tutu-esque dress, and she gave H a piece of it.

Cuttin' that rug.

Auntie Sara is the funnest!!!

Check out Campbell's hair in this one...

Hazel's dream come true...a hug from the flower girl.

Benham Falls. So pretty.

He's not so much a fan of these types of photos. ;)

Uncle Tay and Auntie Kate...H really not having it, which is rare!

Obligatory Rock pic.