Independence Day week Early July, 2016 |
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Because of the upcoming nuptials, distant
Casazzas began pouring in from diverse parts starting in early July.
We had a lot of chances to get in some family time over the holiday
weekend. It was great seeing everyone again and spending some time
together. |
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Larry was the first to arrive so we kidnapped him for his first
day. Here, he explains the elaborate entryway he has designed for us. |
Cami's wedding shower! Lucas is currently crashing the party,
but we sent him to the golf course - that always does the trick! |
Logan's mom Karen, bride Cami, and mother of the bride Jodi |
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Kristi with flower girl Hannah, trying on her flower girl dress | |
Lilly is the star of the show even when she's getting a diaper change | Rose telling us a funny story |
Hannah and Lilly raiding the candy dish (again and again and...) | Rose got Mary Beth to say, "wedding" so she lost her bling |
Time for the t.p. wedding dress contest. Jodi was the model for
the 'mature women' team. |
Colt and Lane watch in fascination |
Mary Beth adding the finishing touches |
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Madison was the model for the youngster's team, they beat us pretty soundly! |
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Rose always sets a lovely table |
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Cami with the wedding dresses she won't be wearing | |
Adoring cousins look on |
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Cami with a mountain of gifts to start her on her new life - exciting! | |
Getting some help with the gift opening from Aubrey and Lane | I made Cami a quilt as my gift. Here Aubrey and Lane tried to
spread it out when Colt came flying in from the coffee table to use it as a landing pad, the quilt is useful already! |
Eric and I took a long walk on part of the Kootenai trail, a nice Rails to Trails project in Eureka |
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Colt, checking to see if the coast is clear | |
The family now gathered at Glen Lake for some boating time. Here Eric finds out if Gus likes to have his face petted. Turns out, Gus likes all petting. And snacks. |
Amy's lap is THE place to be!
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Ashley, Cody, and Lilly Rose, plus a bun in the oven! | Lilly threw a shoe but Great Uncle Jeb came to the rescue |
Lilly stealing the show | This part gets confusing because "Grandpa Dan" is already taken as
a name so what are we going to call this Dan who is Lilly's grandpa?! |
Showing Lilly a crawdad, of which she was not at all afraid. The
orange smears are flames from the fire. |
Eric and I don't have the stamina to stay up late enough to see it get dark
in these northern parts, so we bailed before the fireworks began. I'm told they were great though. |
Happy Independence Day! | |