Little Sister Got Married! July 2014

Kirsten Got Married!

First Step Before the Marriage - MOVING TIME!

Before the Wedding, we got Kirsten's things all packed up and moved up to Bremerton, WA where she would live with James after the wedding in a few weeks. The drive was long, but we got there! It was such a change getting used to Kirsten not having anything in her (old) room and getting used to the fact that she was leaving the nest and was going to be a married woman!

I feel very lucky to have Kirsten as a little sister. We grew up sleeping in the same room for half of our lives, but even though we grew up and started sleeping in new rooms, we remained close and for the most part didn't argue until the teen years like normal kids ;)

It was surreal to say goodbye to my little sister - but growing up and entering into a world of the "unknown" can be scary. Never living on your own, or even with someone else for the first time can be intense, but its a part of growing up and becoming an adult.

[Above Photo] KateLynn, Me, Kirsten, and Kaylie on our trip up to Bremerton, WA!

The trip was a success, minus a couch (which was donated)!

[Above Photo] Kirsten and I taking a moment together before she takes the next step in her life

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July 2014 my little sister got to marry James and officially became a Toburen!

I was honored to be asked to be her Maid of Honor and help her plan her wedding with our mother, Becky McAllister.

We got lucky the nice sunshine weather, but hated the heat! But what more can you ask for? A beautiful bride, a loving groom, and a happy family getting together to celebrate this happy moment in Kirsten and James's life.

So many people pitched in to make this day special & it was!

[Above Photo] Me, Kirsten, James, and Ryan (James's little brother) after the ceremony

[Above Photo] Taylor, Me, Kirsten, Ali, and little Miss Kaylie (Flower Girl)

[Above Photo] Kirsten and I at the reception.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day! Love you! Xoxoxo

[Above Photo] Ring Bearer - Kevin, Maid of Honor - Me, and Flower girl - Kaylie

They were so excited to be in Auntie Kirsten's wedding, and they sure looked cute in their Sailor outfits :)

[Above Photo] Kaylie and Kevin (Twins) looking adorable in their outfits before the start of the wedding

[Above Photo] Sarah & I during the Wedding Reception

[Above Photo] Witnessing / Signing Kirsten and James's Marriage! :)

This will be a day to remember for Kirsten and James. I am so happy for the two of them!

Marriage may be hard at times, but communication, hard work, honesty, and dedication will make it strong!