Yesterday Katie was the flower girl in the wedding of Jenny and Brian. Jenny is a former student of Steve's who started at Winona State the first year Steve taught there. In her four years there, she became an important member of our little family, especially to Katie. She used to babysit and spend time with Katie, it seems only fitting that Katie would be the flowergirl in Jenny's wedding ceremony.
The ringbearer was the 3 year old son of Becky and Nels, two other WSU Geo-grads. Katie took her role pretty seriously and found that occasionally she had to try and keep Carson focused on the task at hand. If you have ever tried to get a 3 year old boy to stand still while waiting for a photographer, you may imagine some of what Katie experienced. Does the term "herding wet cats" come to mind?
The wedding ceremony was held at Panola Gardens (http://www.panolavalleygardens.com/) annd the locale could not have been more beautiful.
Katie loved the special attention that being flower girl afforded her, especially the special access the the bride.
Even at the end of September, the gardens were still colorful and lovely.
Katie was so beautiful walking doen that aisle. Of course I cried seeing my little baby act so grownup. 
Being a flower girl is hard work, one must get one's "disco nap" in, if one is going to spend a good deal of time dancing and celebrating at the reception.
The reception was loads of fun too. Katie loved being on the dance floor with her dad. Steve usually gives us each one dance at a wedding. I gave my "one dance" to Katie so she could really kick up the heals. In no time, she was asking members of the wedding party and guests at the reception to dance with her. She really had a blast.
If you have ever wondered what the centerpiece would be at the wedding of two Geologists, here is one possibility: Staurolite Schist, with smaller vases of rocks....oh yes, and a couple of flowers.....
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What a pretty little girl....glad you guys had a fun time!
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