The Mackeys

Abbey and Zach's Wedding

We attended my cousin Abbey and Zach's wedding in Saint Cloud this weekend. It was a large wedding, probably around 350 guests in attendance. It went flawlessly and she was a gorgeous bride. Here are some photos from the reception:

Carter at the reception:

Ryan:

Only Ryan would wear his napkin as a bonnet:

Ali, clapping for the newlyweds as they arrived at the reception:

Abbey dancing her way into the reception:

The wedding party, 8 attendants + ushers:

Abbey's brothers, Kyle and Matt:

My very talented cousin Abran was the photographer - I wish I had been able to spend more time with him and get some of his tips:

Sondra and Jack (Abran's photographer partner) busting a move:

Sondra, Abran, and Sinde:

Sinde and Abran:

Abran and Sondra:

Loren joining in on the fun:

Sondra and Loren:

Jack took my camera to snap a photo:

Loren took a photo of me and Evan:

Pool time for Carter and Evan:

Ryan and Grandpa making an entrance:

Boys and Dad swimming:

Carter in the hot tub:

What a great weekend! Congratulations, Abbey and Zach!

Corn and Clover Carnival

We took the boys to the Carnival on Friday afternoon in Hinckley. I don't think I have missed a Hinckley carnival in my lifetime. The boys love our annual tradition. Of course, I could easily have paid for a day at Valleyfair for our family in what I spent on ride tickets in the few hours we were there. Oh, well, the memories that were made! :)

Ryan and I on the Spider:

Carter on the Helicopter:

Carter and Ryan:

Carter and Ryan coming down the big slide:

Evan didn't want to be left out:

He really gets into the slides:

Ryan in the Dizzy Dragon:

Carter in the Dragon:

Time for the Dragon Rollercoaster:

Merry-go-round time:

Monster truck bouncy slide:

Time to go boating - they went with their cousin, Ali:

Crazy drivers:

Ali - look at those gorgeous eyes:

Carter on the motorcycles:

Ryan, being a clown, like usual:

Can't wait for next year's carnival!!!!!!

Happy 6th Birthday, Elliott!

Ryan went to Elliott's 6th Birthday party today at Pump it Up. Perfect location to host a party - I think Ryan's party needs to be held at a place like this next year - no mess or clean up - love it! The kids had a blast on the inflatable castles!

Dana made the space themed cake from scratch: