Fall fun

The second week Of October we headed to a Kids Fest that had all sorts of fun stuff to do and see.
Eddie, Nicolas and Cristani are checking out a penguin.
After a fun couple hours we went to the pumpkin decorating section. The kids worked hard to make some great ones! Eddie was very serious about his

Nicolas was the first one done and very proud

Then was Eddie, who was equally proud

Then Cristani! Good looking group of pumpkins.

And we met Clifford!!!!

The next weekend we drove out to Chapel Hill to explore. We hadn't been there before and it was so beautiful!! The weather was amazing and we had a great time walking around the little town, admiring the college buildings, and eating pizza and ice cream!

This weekend we had a fun Halloween party at Eddie's Tae Kwon Do. There was games, dancing, a pinata, a costume contest and even a Mummy your Mommy! (or Daddy) Eddie did a great job!

Love my boys! Cutest Mario and Luigi ever :)

Mrs. Johnson (co-owner and teacher) giving directions to the gang about the next activity

Robert and Amy get married!!

The first of October my sweet little brother Robert married the love of his life, Amy! I was so happy to be able to be a part of it, but unfortunately I had to leave all my boys at home.
My first full day in Washington I got to have lunch with my original SAM family ladies! We were missing all the newbies (except for Evie) and had a great time eating the food from our roots- Hawaiian BBQ!!
THE moms :)

Back at the hotel we had a gathering for some snacks and wine

That night we had the "before wedding" party. Lots of fun! Me, Jen A. and Jen. M

SAM moms and daughters, and one daughter in law

With our new addition Amy!

Having some girl chat

Me and Jen with the groom!

Before we knew it, it was wedding day! My mom looked OUTSTANDING!!!

Missing Eric, but still happy for the love birds

With the bride!

Mom and Dad looking great and ready to have a new daughter!

Me and my Daddy

SAM moms and dads

Me, Barb and Jen

Barb, Jen A., m and Jen M.

SAM moms and daughters

My brother walking me to my seat

Waiting for the bride

Here comes the beautiful bride!

It's official!

Barb and I

Proud parents!

During the ceremony we had the computer with Skype up so everyone could talk with the best man, Eric. He got to watch the whole ceremony life thanks to this wonderful invention!

Bride, groom and best man

Aksts and Maynards with Eric

Aksts get some alone time with him

Dad and mom getting emotional while Aunt Susie looks on

Me and my awesome brothers

Time to cut the cake!

Only a little smooshing

First dance

The Akst women always cry when the father/daughter dance happens- or in this case, grandfather/granddaughter

Mother/son dance

Mrs. Mom A and dad having a nice moment

The SAM family takes over the stage to boogie!

Love my parents!

Aunt Susie, Uncle Larry and me

The SAM moms are *clearly* having an awesome time

Time for the bouquet toss- we made Jen stand in front

WOO! Looking for the garter

Tossing the garter

This is what I like to call.... The Money Shot

And this is what I like to call... The Money Shot That Sent An Entire Table Into Total Meltdown <3

Mom and Aunt Meg

Uncle Denny, Aunt Susie, mom and Aunt Meg having a great time

The twins getting down on the dance floor!

REALLY getting down!

And they looked great!

Time for a conga line!

Dancing with my girls

The new Charlie's Angels

Aunt Meg was about at the end of her fun havin time

Post wedding there was karaoke in our hotel. The bride and groom were "romanced" and maybe had to try hard not to laugh.

But luckily Bobby and his guys were awesome!

It was a beautiful wedding and just an absolutely awesome time!! Love you Bobby and Amy!!