Miranda's Wedding Trip

My mom came out to help Amanda watch the boys for the weekend and John and I flew to Oregon with Jane for Miranda and Mike's wedding. We got our rental car, then met up with Emily and her family for lunch. It was so great seeing her again.

It was raining and Jane was not a fan of her head getting wet.

We checked into our hotel, which was really nice and so inexpensive compared to places at home. Jane helped John take a little nap.

Then we went over to the venue and prepped for the ceremony and had a lovely rehearsal dinner with the family.

None of our kids have ever slept well in pack and plays. They're too used to comfy mattresses I guess. 

She had a lie in while I went to get ready with the wedding party.

It was fun girl time.

I went and picked John and Jane up before the ceremony. 

Then we got Jane ready for her big flower girl debut.

Getting antsy ready to start the ceremony.

Walking down the aisle, photo from her professional photographer.

 Jane slept through her flower girl duties like a perfect angel. Then she visited with everyone during the cocktail hour.

I gave a speech to the new married couple, which was extremely stressful for me, but very rewarding.

Then the rest of the night we could enjoy ourselves.

Jane was a big hit.

 The four of us have been friends since elementary school and it was fun being back together again to celebrate Miranda.

 She is an amazing friend and I love seeing her so happy. Her wedding was beautiful and a really fun evening.

I stayed to oversee the clean-up and drive home an inebriated groomsman and bring the gifts back in the couple's car. John left after the sparkler exit to get Jane down.

We had a slow morning the next day, then went to breakfast at Mike's family's house. It was a traditional South African meal and John loved trying new dishes.

Miranda and Mike left on their honeymoon and we had a few hours before our flight home, so we took Jane to Multnomah Falls, one of our favorite places.

Better prepared with a hat and coat, she didn't mind the mist.

We hiked up the path a little bit.

The Columbia River Gorge is beautiful any time of year, even after the ravaging fires.

I love waterfalls and I love these guys.

Even though we had the baby with us and it was a busy schedule, the wedding was romantic and the getaway was a helpful recharge that we look forward to every year.