And Finally... Week 8

Our final week of summer was spent travelling to and being part of some dear friend's fairytale wedding.  We've travelled from the prairies to the desert to the ocean to the mountains and finally to stunning lake country.  We truly 'lived the life' this summer.  So completely blessed.

I was very lucky for Shaun this week.  He took the time off work to come be with Sam and I who were both asked to be in this wedding.  My boys had 3 full days of bonding and enjoying the island.  I saw snippets of them bonding and adventuring and was so grateful for Shaun's support and that special time they shared.  Most the pics of this week were taken by Shaun or Sam.  

Jen's cousin taught Sam to fish.  Hours were spent on the dock casting over and over until FINALLY one ended up on his hook.  He was one proud little dude!  They also caught piles of frogs, took an island hike adventure, gathered acorns, tried out tubing, watched Shaun wakeboard, went swimming.  Pretty awesome!

I snuck away from wedding prep to capture this moment that my boys were sharing.   Stunning moments like this don't happen every day in our lives.  Picture perfect evening, two boys without a care in the world.

Rehearsal ring bearer practicing how to open the ring box.

Rehearsal PHOTO BOMB!

A couple very handsome dudes fitting in just fine at this classy affair.  Love these guys.

Ring bearers don't only ensure the security of the precious jewels at the wedding, he also has to ensure the beautiful flower girl has a great time!

Sam getting the job done... rings successfully delivered!

The Connolley's aren't great with 'high tea'... those cute little finger food look more like one bite snacks to us.  You can dress us up but you can't take us out!

My sweet boy.

Sam took this shot!!!  Love it!

Snuck a pic of Sammy with the beautiful bride.

Proof all three of us were at the island at once!!!  Such a gorgeous setting for a beautiful day!

Just enjoying the couple's first dance after an exciting day.  Thought about the day when it's me watching Sam with his new wife and their first dance... I got all choked up and decided to just enjoy this beautiful moment instead.

And, just before the camera batteries died, we got one pic of Sam with a guy he loves so much!

I have many more shots that Sam/Shaun took of the wedding, but I'd rather wait until the couple posts their pictures to share mine.  Thank you Jen and Naoto for helping us finish our summer off with amazing company in one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.  We love you.