Jim's Wedded Bliss

So my last post was SUPPOSED to be in conjunction with Jim's wedding - the REASON we took our fabulous road trip down to southern california.

Jim, er...Jeremiah...is a good friend of mine who I met at PUC and then spent the next couple years with in Orlando. He was my continuity from being a young college student with no responsibilities to a young single professional girl starting out on her own across the country.

Jim is unpredictable, an instigator, a bad influence, a quarter of the OG's and a great friend. I always told him I would be there for his wedding, and I didn't want to break that promise. So, when Jim told me he was getting married to the amazing Liza, I knew I had to be there!!!

Jim and Liza are unique, fun people! So when I found out that they were going to be married at the San Diego Zoo, I was excited! I asked Liza why the zoo, and she said it was the first place he brought her when they visited San Diego for the first time - Jim's home town.

It was a small, intimate wedding with family and close friends. Before, during, and after, the guests had an opportunity to roam the zoo. It was the first time for both the hubby and I, so that part was tons o' fun!

So...back to the wedding. Here is a picture of the bride and groom. Everyone now...AWWWW!!!

Here we are with the happy family. That was the OTHER thing! It was the first time I was able to meet Jim's daughter, Thea! She was an absolute doll!!!

A picture of the family...seriously...AWWW!!!

Daddy Jimbo!

...and Thea!

Here's a picture of the figurine on their cake.

Finally, I was able to get back in connection with two friends from the past - Karem and Mandy. Karem and her husband, Doug, I knew from PUC. They recently had an addition to their family - adorable little Luna! I also was able to catch up with a friend from Orlando, Mandy! She currently lives in Cali, but she's a Floridian. It was great to catch up with these girls.

Here's a picture of the Thompson and Pederson family. Who would've thought in college that I would be posting this picture.....