So, the whole catalyst for a our trip to Portland was Eric and Stephanie's wedding. Now, we finally get to that. It was a beautiful wedding and the reception was truly exceptional. One of the more significant moments of the evening (not including the actual wedding, of course) was when Great Grandma and Grandpa Rice were recognized for
59 YEARS of marriage! The dj had all of the couples who were married get on the dance floor, and then asked that you exit the floor when she called out the number of years each couple had been married. Well, Grandma and Grandpa Rice killed the competition. When asked for wedding advice, Grandpa said "don't fight" and Grandma said "just love each other." Words to live by.
Grandma and Grandpa Bradley (my folks), who have been married for nearly 36 years. Not so shabby themselves, wouldn't you say?
Grandma Bradley with her three eldest grandchildren (above), and Max and Connor pausing for a moment on the dance floor (below).
Max is a fantastic big brother and took the opportunity to dance (slowly and gently) with his baby sister. Our little Dancing Queen, Miss Bella, had a great time twirling with her Grandpa Bradley.
My sisters and me, while we did not get to sit down for a moment because we were chasing the kiddos, we did have time for a quick snapshot.
My cousin Jessica (Jet), who is pregnant with her third child, was one of the chosen few that Brighton allowed to dance with her.
This is a great picture. Me, Great Grandma Rice, and Grandma Bradley (my mom), representing three generations doing the "Electric Slide" at the wedding. What you may not see, is there is a fourth generation, Miss Bella out there as well. You can see her dress in front of Great Grandma Rice.
So, the whole catalyst for a our trip to Portland was Eric and Stephanie's wedding. Now, we finally get to that. It was a beautiful wedding and the reception was truly exceptional. One of the more significant moments of the evening (not including the actual wedding, of course) was when Great Grandma and Grandpa Rice were recognized for 59 YEARS of marriage! The dj had all of the couples who were married get on the dance floor, and then asked that you exit the floor when she called out the number of years each couple had been married. Well, Grandma and Grandpa Rice killed the competition. When asked for wedding advice, Grandpa said "don't fight" and Grandma said "just love each other." Words to live by.
Grandma and Grandpa Bradley (my folks), who have been married for nearly 36 years. Not so shabby themselves, wouldn't you say?
Grandma Bradley with her three eldest grandchildren (above), and Max and Connor pausing for a moment on the dance floor (below).
My cousin Jessica (Jet), who is pregnant with her third child, was one of the chosen few that Brighton allowed to dance with her.
This is a great picture. Me, Great Grandma Rice, and Grandma Bradley (my mom), representing three generations doing the "Electric Slide" at the wedding. What you may not see, is there is a fourth generation, Miss Bella out there as well. You can see her dress in front of Great Grandma Rice.
