Thanksgiving Wedding Weekend in Oklahoma

Also this November, we got to take a trip over Thanksgiving weekend to the Oklahoma City area for a wedding: our oldest nephew Zach and his fiancé Kalie! 

We flew out on Thanksgiving day, and Katie hosted everyone for a Thanksgiving feast at her house that evening. We got to meet Kalie for the first time, do some crafts with Kaden, and start catching up with everyone. 

crafts with Kaden

Kaden showing off a craft in progress

Jill carving a roasted duck

big family table!

looking the other way

my plate...so delicious!

dessert table...too many choices!

On Friday, the girls got together for tea at Mom's while Mark went to Damon's to play video games. 

table set for tea

me, Mom, Kaden, Katie, Heidi, Aunt Terri

Katie, Heidi, Aunt Terri, me, Mom, Kaden

Kaden (smiling at Grandpa)

Saturday was the big day, with a late afternoon wedding followed by a lovely reception, both at Kalie's family's home. 

selfie with Mark before the ceremony

the arch and decorations

Heidi & Zach

Kaden, the ringbearer

during the ceremony

Mr & Mrs!

Grandpa, Nana, Kaden

Dad

Damon & Katie

Damon & Jill

chatting with Heidi & Hannah

the happy couple!

Spiderman also stopped by :-)

beautiful dessert table

We spent more time hanging out on Sunday, including a visit to the library with Kaden and a meal out with everyone at Torchie's tacos. 

Kaden & Nana walking into the library

playing with trains

me & Kaden posing in a book cover

family selfie at the restaurant

Monday was our travel day home, and I hit the ground running with classes on Tuesday. It's a tough time of year to be gone work-wise, but we were so thankful to be part of Zach and Kalie's big day. And, of course, it was lovely to have the quality time with the rest of the family, too. Here are a few more pics. 

Uncle Mark & Kaden

Kaden & Uncle Mark reading

Mark & Cody

selfie with Kaden (and a pound puppy!)

Cody loves watching TV :-)

family photo at Katie's