(im very torn as i begin to write this whether i do my normal goofy writing or take it serious. i guess we’ll see where it goes)

i was not very interested in the first part of this trip. my cousin whom i love very much was getting married. i knew there would be lots of people that i hadnt seen in 4 or 5 years including family, friends, teachers. just didnt feel like answering “what are you up to?” 30-40 times. it wasnt that bad. it was a beautiful wedding at my aunt and uncles new house. they had spent hundreds of hours the last couple months workin on it and landscaping it so amazing. my uncle is one of my favorite people. i have the highest respect for him. i cried when i watched him bring her down the aisle and hand her off to someone he respects very much. Brittany and Josh are both such amazing people. im really short on words for them, but they make me want to be a better person. their love, integrity, compassion is admirable at the least. inspiring. we got to eat tiny little sandwiches and catch up with some old friends while we heard old stories re-told as speeches. 2 families were brought together that should have always been together. once everyone was done dancing in the driveway i started giving my hugs goodbye. this part always takes longer than i plan because i end up going around and doubling up. tripling up in aunt marletas case. shes such a good hugger. we got on the road and began the long trip to spokane with some old friends. there was lightning. we laughed and tried to name all the baseball teams.

to be continued after lunch