Liz and Billy’s wedding was perfect. I flew out there early to help Sissy with the final touches and it was fun to see the new house and meet even more of Billy’s family. Everyone kept telling me that Lizzy and I look alike, which is a little weird for me because I never thought we looked alike when we were little. I guess now that my hair isn’t as blonde, and the six years between us isn’t as obvious we do look more alike. I still don’t really see it though. It kind of creeps me out how much we act alike and how similar our tastes are, but I suppose that’s part of being sisters or something. She looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress. It didn’t really hit me that she was getting married until the rehearsal. I know, that sounds ridiculous- but we’ve been planning for so long that it wasn’t until they started practicing their vows that I realized that it really was happening, and soon. I was fine all the next day until she put her dress and veil on, and then I had to concentrate on not losing it. My big sister was getting married, and I found myself a lot more emotional than I thought I was going to be. Seeing her walk down the aisle even brought a few tears to my eyes. I was really proud to be her maid of honor. Giving the toast at the reception was harder than I thought because I wasn’t planning on crying during that either. I’m really not usually a crier. I think it turned out all right though. The reception was perfect. Everyone seemed like they had a really good time. I don’t know if it’s because this is the only wedding I’ve ever been in, but the reception seemed like it flew by. Once the dancing started the fun really started. Apparently people in Maryland don’t really dance but that’s their loss. I had no idea Papa was such a dancing fiend, but I think he was on the dance floor more than everyone else. Yes, Nate, Liz and Billy were successful in their goal to get me drunk. So now they’ve moved on to planning my 21st birthday… I’m a little worried.
Overall being in Maryland with so much of the family was great. Mom, Liz, Billy and I went to the Orioles game on Sunday, a huge group of us went into DC on Tuesday and spending Wednesday night in Baltimore was really fun- despite all the rain.
Me, Liz and Mackenzee in Baltimore
The Family in DC
You decide if we look alike-
I have a midterm on Monday, I leave for Mexico on Thursday and after that the time really starts to fly by. Oregon reception, junior high camp, packing and I’m back to school already. Crazy.
