When the Babysitter Gets Married...

     Over the Memorial Day weekend, we were all invited to our next door neighbor's wedding.  They have three daughters.  Sarah and her sister, Lauren, were my "mother's helpers" when my kids were under three.  When they were in high school, they would occasionally come over after school to help and "give me a break".  I remember them playing with the kids so that I could do fun things like dishes and laundry.  Once in a while, I would just hide in my bedroom and talk on the phone to my girlfriends!!  Their sister, Emma, is a high school senior graduating this Sunday.

     Fast forward to now...time to feel really old...Sarah got married this past weekend!  We were thrilled that they included us in their special day -- and especially honored when we realized we were the only neighbors invited.  The wedding was about two hours away on the campus of Central Michigan University.   We had a great time and since we knew very few of the guests, it turned out to be family time for us. 
     Sarah now lives in Atlanta, Georgia so we rarely get to see her anymore.  The wedding and reception were very very nice.  The kids had a great time, too!  My husband was even out on the dance floor doing some moves that I have NEVER seen him attempt in my life (robot...shopping cart = hilarious!) -- the kids got a big kick out of it, but the pictures all turned out blurry 'cause we were just too fast for them!! 

 Congrats to the newlyweds!!

At the last minute, I framed the wedding invitation to give with our gift of money...

 

Took time out for some photos after the ceremony...

They had a photo booth at the reception...the kids had a blast with it...!

Sarah and Justin