>It’s been a big week! I bought a house for one kid and married off another!

On Wednesday, I bought a house on behalf of our son, Kirk, who was in Chicago on business. He didn’t see the house until late Friday afternoon. I was relieved to hear him say, “I love it; I can’t wait to move in.”

Saturday was by far the best weather day out of all the days in the last two weeks. It was also the day my daughter, Ariel, married Nick. Since it was an outdoor wedding, we spent all day thanking our benevolent God!

Before the wedding, I fastened Ariel’s necklace for her.

Ariel talked Nick’s nephew, Luke, into a quick pre-wedding photo shoot with her.

My nephew, Jonathan, expertly played his violin at the wedding and reception, accompanied by his mom, Norma.
After the newly married couple shared their first dance, Dave and Ariel enjoyed a “father-daughter” dance.