Wedding in Vermont

We traveled to Vermont to witness my sister Hannah marry her fiance Mike (or as we prefer Senor Mike).  I was doubtful that the amount of stress, work, tears and sheer amount of energy that everyone put forth in the last year to host this event would be worth it, but I was very wrong.  It was the most wonderful thing.  Two days set in a picturesque Vermont summer camp, surrounded by beloved family and friends to observe a ritual of two people joining their lives.  Addie (who fell in love with Mike’s sister Maddie) said that she had a huge Italian family now.  We all had an amazing time.  It was really great to reconnect with friends that I have not seen for years (Andy and his son Rex from the barn, John Dukehart, Sybil), see and hangout with the Turner family, meet Hannah’s friends (who I only knew by name and reputation), be introduced to the Pazzani family and the legendary friend group.  We especially enjoyed connecting with our East coast family, the Stewarts and Rasches. The kids had free reign of the grounds and we did not see both children for two days.  It was the best sendoff we could have imagined for our trip!  It was really wonderful to be there, experience the beauty of both place and people and leave the States surrounded by love.  Thank you Hannah for following through with your vision and including all of us in the festivities (and Mike, the band was awesome!) We love and miss all of you.  Addie said it was the best week of her life!

Mike and Hannah Pazzani

Hannah and Mom

Farm wedding

Zelda, Hannah, Addie

Hannah, Addie and Sukey

Zelda and Addie

Budding photographer

Holding hands

Mom next to the wedding cake she made!

Sukey and Jayden (all grown up)

Emily and Mom

Cousin Amelia (Urban chic)

GGpa Jim and Sieza

Jayden and Uncle Mark

Auntie Heather

Zelda, Dean, Jayden and Addie

Natalia and Cousin Holden

Addie, Jayden, Zelda

Campfire music

Bridesmaids in PJs

Mattie, Addie and Emily