ok, I will admit it. I’ve been putting off this post for some time now. And you might ask…why? Why in the world would you put off posting your best friend’s wedding? Well because there is so much I want to say and I’ve been swamped and thinking of what to post. What do you say about someone you’ve known for 20+ years? So here goes!

Some background. I basically grew up with Stephanie and her sister Stacey. Stacey and I became good friends a few years after I moved to KS as a teenager. (you may remember my trip to Chicago and Stacey, Eric, Nora and Spencer back in Feb) Stephanie and I of course always knew each other but became really close over the past 7 years or so. WOW has it been that long since we made that first trip out to CA? Stephanie was the only person I knew when the boys and I moved to CA in 2001 and helped me in every way you can imagine. She even helped me get a job and we worked in the same clinic together until she moved with Steve to VA a few years ago.

There were years of hanging around Stacey and Steph’s house growing up! Lots of parties - sorry Chuck and Cindy! Fun memories from college and it just goes on and on. Stephanie’s dad was even our family doctor when we lived in KS and treated my kids, set their broken bones, and saw them for all their illnesses and boo-boos!

So a great BIG congrats to Stephanie and Steve. I am so happy for you two and your families. Thank you for letting us all be a part of your wedding day and for trusting me with your wedding memories. We can’t wait for little Cash to get here. (disclaimer! Steph was my first barefoot and pregnant bride ;) but she and Steve actually had their legal ceremony over a year ago before Steve deployed for Iraq. This was their “wedding” but they’ve been married for sometime. Had to set that straight!)

Here are some pics. And of course Stephanie and Steve’s Slideshow. Love you guys!!!

Steph gets a little teary while getting ready.

Barkley’s all excited about the big day! Can’t you tell?