Boys are like Slinkys... useless, but fun to watch fall down the stairs

Here’s looking at you, kid

To have and to hold.  Oh to fallinlove.  Romeo and Juliet. Harry and Sally.  Jack and Rose.  Johnny and June.  Brenn and Kaulin.

Cue the romantic music.  It doesn't matter specifically.  In fact, its probably better for you to pick your own favorite song and turn it on. Right now.

The days leading up to the wedding? Not my finest.  Stressed, upset, cranky.  I vaugely remember a funny moment.  When I was sitting in rush hour traffic after picking up flowers and cake (together it was like freakin Mission Impossible 4), I turned on Beyonce's new song, Best Thing I Never Had.  All I could think was, "This song was probably made to help a woman get through a tough break-up.  But its getting me through this tough traffic."  In hindsight, it's not even that funny.  But it got me to smile.  So I didn't drive off a cliff. 

But then the morning came.  And Brenn was up, fidgety and looking a little crazy-eyed (not normal B behavior).  She got her hair did.  Then the make-up.  Then the dress.  And OH MY LANTA.  That girl cleans up realll nice.  Did I cry when she walked out of my room in all her glory?  Yes.  But I won't answer that, its far too personal of a question. 

Kaulin came around the corner, all suited up and spiffy.  And yes, he gave me a thumbs up when he saw his blushing bride. (She blushes a lot by nature.)  See, I was on the excursion when Brenn went dress shopping months ago.  So when we saw her in this dress, which made her look like she had a nice, round booty, I knew that is all my oldest brother could ask for on his wedding day.  He very much approved.  Don't I know him so well?

For a quick moment, I will be sentimental.  Seeing my oldest brother marry one of my best friends in the Laie temple.  That was a life moment to me.  I didn't cry at the time.  But rest assured I did eventually.  Sometimes... it makes the hard parts of life worth living.  That is what that day was for me.  Not just a memory, but a good, solid remembrance of what life has to offer us.  It's not even about the romance though.  It's about seeing two people who have worked hard on their relationship.  They deserve that day.

Aaand I'm back. Whew... cried a little bit writing that.  If it hasn't been mentioned, I can cry a lot.  It doesn't seem too obvious but its something I do.


I looked fabulous in my bridesmaids dress. 

I know what your thinking. It wasn't my best hair day.

From 6 am till 11 pm I was going.  Coordinate, organize, be charming (that one was pretty effortless), and most of all make sure everyone was having a grand old time.  I'm totally kidding, I helped but not a lot, it was mostly my mom and her friends and my grandmother and aunt.  I mostly just smiled and winked at the camera all day.  BUT I was awake at 6 and I didn't go to sleep till 12 so I was pretty exhausted.  It's the price you pay to have a goooorgeous new sister-in-law.