Brian & Shannon

Last weekend we went to my friend, Brian's wedding.  Brian & Shannon were married at Kitsap Memorial State Park.  It was a beautiful evening to celebrate a marriage.  (We are so thankful Fafa & Grammy offered to watch all 3 boys on very short notice.  We ended up taking Colt with us because he wasn't feeling very well the day before and was still very tired.) 

Brian and I have known each other since he was born.  Our parents have been neighbors and are still neighbors after 34 years.   Growing up I thought everyone had neighbors that stayed neighbors forever.  Now, I realize how valuable and wonderful great neighbors are.   

Brian and I have so many great adventurous memories together. 

Snow days: building epic snowmen, real igloos, giant slides, sledding down hills (usually to steep for me but never for him). 

Saltwater Park: Walks, hikes, trekking through the water, climbing the cliffs

(when it was clearly marked as illegal).

Working: Selling vegetables, smashing cans, snapping green beans. 

Playing: water balloon fights, swimming in our pool and at Angle Lake, cops & robbers (yep,we really did), kick the can in the dark. 
Special Events: Senior Year Tolo (most laid back dance date I ever went on), running (a lot) to help me train for my first marathon.

Family Adventures: Camping (first time I had to dig my own hole for the bathroom), hiking, 4th of July, Almost dying when the van was stuck on a cliff in the snow. Fishing.  

Brian & Shannon

(I have only met Shannon a few times, but she seems like a great match for Brian.

I'm so happy he has found someone. )

Brian and his mom, Mary Jo. 

I was able to snap a picture of me & Brian before we had to leave.  I wish we were able to stay the entire time but I am so thankful I was able to celebrate this special day with him.  It is so wonderful to know that my family can be part of his new family.