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I mentioned awhile ago that we went to my grandfather's military funeral in San Diego. I did not know him well and my mom mostly only knew him in her adult life, through my parents' continual efforts to reach out to him.

He was a World War II veteran and was buried at the beautiful Rosecrans National Cemetery. It is a stunning and reverent place and the service was very nice. My dad gave the eulogy. He spoke about forgiveness and it was perfect.

After the funeral, my parents and siblings and all the cousins went to the Mormon Battalion Historic Site in Old Town San Diego.

The kids really enjoyed panning for gold. They were pretty sure the nuggets they found were worth some serious money.

The 2 years olds were only interested in soaking themselves.

It was a very quick trip, but some good memories were made.

wedding candids

count the cameras

beck (groom's nephew)

bride's aunt

mother of the groom . ashley's sister, leisel (also my fabulous hair dresser) . sterling . bridesmaids

mark

leone, beck, alice, me

leisel and reachel

the wedding party

stephanie, christian, josh (all groom's family)

madison and savannah (bride's nieces)

home depot guy, luna lovegood and david hasselhoff in jeopardy skit.
so funny!

i realize we took a TON of pictures.  this is not all of them, but this will be the last wedding post.  with no kids, we certainly had our hands free to take all the pictures we wanted.  we missed the kids though.

the reception

marcus and ashley's garden reception was lovely. ashley wore a second dress:  it was fresh and summery and un-stuffy and i loved everything about it.  she looked beautiful.

marcus also changed: perfect gingham and bowtie.

liz put final touches on the cakes.

the tables were gorgeous.

and personalized.  believe me when i say i photographed many place settings because not only were the dishes beautiful, but i loved reading everyone's name history.

the cake was cut.

sisters and sisters in law posed.

bride + groom

marcus and ashley got married on saturday!

it was a perfectly-overcast, windy day at the san diego temple.  i think it is still pretty with all that scaffolding.

there were lots of cute shoes.

and cameras.

and couples.

and babies.

and smiles.