As some of you may know, I made a very short trip to the States to attend my son's wedding.  I am very lucky to be able to make the trip and it was completely worth it.

Joshua and my daughter law, Jessica, were married in Myrtle Beach.  A lot of people didn't know who I was and at least one person thought I was the wedding photographer.  That was too funny.


Josh and his grandfather getting ready.

Proud Papa.

The lady in the middle is Josh's great grandmother and her daughters.  The one in white is Shelby, Josh's Grandma.

Before you knew it, it was "go" time".  Don't faint up there Josh.

Jessica and her father.

Here's the picture I took just for Shannon.  Don't worry babe, they're too young for me!

 Joshua and his groomsmen.

Father of the groom in deep contemplation.

The reception was in a small town in NC called Lilesville. The food was all homemade and delicious.

The family admiring the book Shannon put together.

Here's where everyone got up to say something.  The first thing I said was "I am not the wedding photographer!" and more than a few people said "Yeah I wondered who he was!"  I was a little conspicuous.  Basically, we all said that we were happy that he finally realized she was the best thing that ever happened to Josh and we were all right.

Here's Jessica's Mom

 Shelby and Jessica's Dad.

I look forward to getting to know Jessica as the years go on.  Welcome to the family daughter-in-law!

This and That in May

 

We chose a new house close to Humphreys.  We will move in June when school lets out.  The kids are very excited.  Their bedrooms are bigger than here, and they have a little kitchenette in the upstairs den.  The above picture is our new den.  Below is the outside.

 

Kitchen and dining room

One of the 4 bathrooms.  There are technically 3 levels, but the top just goes out onto the roof.

We also relayed in the Relay for Life.  The kids and I stayed overnight in a tent, but Matt chickened out and went home to a nice, warm bed.

Isabella's teacher walked on our team:  Teachers Against Cancer

We also had a "farewell" weekend trip to the beach to say "goodbye" to our dear friends, The Websters and the LeFebres.  This is Matt with the other Shannon Leigh.  I can't begin to explain how much that I am going to miss that girl and her family!

Isabella went to her very first school dance!  Here she is with her other student council friend.  They worked very hard to raise money to fund the dance. 

Here she is with all her girls...

 

 

Max had a Korean performance with his class.  It was too cute!

Now Matt is on his way back to the States to see his oldest child marry his high school sweetheart!  We are very excited, and Matt is so happy to be able to wear purple at the wedding!

 Last week was Isabella's bridging ceremony for Girlscouts.  She is no longer a Brownie, but a Junior Girl Scout.  Isabella's Troop leader did a fabulous job coralling all those girls and setting up the this event.

It was a blustery day and Shannon looked fabulous as usual!

 

We had a great dinner with our friend Erin and her family who were on their way back to the States.

Of course, the old Korean lady stopped to prepare Max's food.

 

 The kids got another belt.  Are they supposed to get them this fast?!  Max got a brown.

Isabella is one step away from a full black belt, but they decided they'd had enough.  No more Gumdo. I have mixed feelings about this.  I want them to continue with the lessons, but I don't want to force anything.  We said we'd see if they wanted to continue in the fall, but I'm afraid this is it.  Apparently Master Ahn did not take the news well as he was counting on the kids to go to the first Martial Arts Olympics this summer.  That last conversation was not a good one so I'm glad I wasn't there.