Mrs. Heidi Wells!!!

We went to a beautiful wedding last weekend, the Lovely Heidi Neuteboom married Christopher Wells. It was awesome. The bride ( Eric's sister) was the most beautiful bride in the world and the groom looked good to!

It was extra fun because I was a bridesmaid and Eric was an usher. There is nothing like being on the inside at an event that is so important to someone you love. I'll give you a bit of an outline of our trip.

Saturday: We arrived and us girls took of for manicures and pedicures. I got to see Krista, Heidi's awesome maid of honor, and another bridesmaid, Katie. Plus I ended up with beautiful nails and toes. We then had a girls lunch which included Mamma Neuteboom, Aunt Nancy and Lindsey, flower girl extraordinaire. Eric spent this time drinking beer with his dad and taking a nap. That evening included a lovely rehearsal dinner at a great Italian joint, and a bridal slumber party where the girls and I played dirty Mad Libs and bonded. It was awesome.

Sunday: Wedding Day!!! Heidi and I got our hair done and then we all went out to the most amazing wedding site I have ever seen! The Secret Garden, it was incredible. We helped set up, got ready, got the bride ready and then witnessed a wonderful wedding. After that, we ate the largest shrimp cocktail I have ever seen and danced the night away. Eric requested Van Morrison's Moondance for me ( it's most likely going to be our first dance) and I taught him a bit of swing dancing.

Highlights: Well of course, getting Heidi married off!! I Spent lots of time with the girls, acquiring a wonderful new friend, Krista. Getting to know Eric's cousins, Keri and Randy.(Shown below) My favorite moment was when Heidi saw her father all decked out in his tux and they both started to tear up. It was such a great weekend.

On the way home we talked about future child names, Don't worry, that's a ways down the road

but with 8 1/2 hours through Western Kansas, you have to fill the time somehow.

you know we plan on more than just Norbert. My favorite was Angelina Neuteboom, Eric liked Nuclear Neuteboom. We have some more talking to do.

~Trish

Com'n, gimme a KISS DAMNIT!!!

This weekend, our near and dear friend Seth Jones (award winning photographer and Royals ticket giver) took some engagement photos for us. (Seth, again, thanks!). As we've not yet been able to review all the wonderful photos and choose a favorite, I thought I'd do the honors (sure hope Trish doesn't mind!). So, without further ado, I present to you the official* Neuteboom wedding engagement photo:

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* - May not be entirely accurate

Vacation Contin.....

Sorry it's taken me a while to post this. As soon as I got home I had lots to do. And sadly, there won't be pictures as I managed to leave my camera in Colorado. However, Stephanie sent me this picture from her Camera. here's one of my bridesmaids!!!

Okay so the rest of vacation

Tuesday: Connie and I had a wonderful time shopping for all sorts of things. We met Heidi for lunch at a wonderful Italian place and then after further shopping, we headed home to watch movies. We watched a chick flick, in the middle, Heidi and Chris came over so I got a chance to say goodbye to Chris, and then we finished the movie. Actually, I should say that I finished the movie and Connie fell asleep....hmmmm.....Eric falls asleep during movies......I wonder where he gets that from???

Wednesday: We woke up, did a bit more sewing, then headed off to Castle Rock to have lunch with Stephanie, one of the bridesmaids. It was a wonderful lunch at a restaurant that used to be an old church. Very classy. Steph then took me to her place in Denver where we watched movies all night and got caught up. It was so relaxing and wonderful to see her. Plus, she gave me a bunch of new clothes that I'm super excited to wear!! Hooray for girlfriends!!!

Thursday: My day of departure. Steph drove me to the airport and I got home safe and sound.

It was such an awesome trip. I'm so glad I got to stay longer than Eric and be of some help. It was great practice for our up coming wedding! We'll be back in Colorado in a week and a half for Heidi's wedding. What a great summer already!

~Trish