Grace and Marc's Wedding

My niece Grace was an Archambault before I was.

Sixteen years ago (plus a few weeks) she was the flower girl at my wedding. 

This month I got to attend her wedding, with our two youngest about the same age as she was at ours.

I loved the time leading up to it with her, getting our nails done, 

exploring the Penn State Botanical gardens,

and lunching together. 

I also loved the cousin interactions,

as well as Aunts, Uncles, 

and Grandparents. 

The wedding venue had lots of space to play with none of the expected rain. 

Sophia received a new hairstyle with the flowers from the day after the wedding.

And with Noah's help, Jason came home with a duct tape wallet as a wedding favor.

A & W Weekend 2023

This was the year of frog finding, 

catching,

and sharing. 

Of games,

and puzzles,

with magnificent White Mountain views. 

Some initially reluctant hikers,

who were all convinced by the end.

Of time in the hot tub if you were seven or older, 

and dipping your feet in if you weren't.

And of course, A & W Root beer Floats.