Brian got married!

Brian is Matt's little brother (okay, not that little - he's 24 years old and taller than Matt) and he got married!! We were a little shocked last summer when Brian called (while we were in Colorado for Beth and John's wedding no less) to say he was engaged. Our first excited question: to who? We didn't know Brian had been dating someone and certainly not that seriously. He told us the whole story though (they had known each other throughout college, dated for a time, and had started dating again about six or seven months before their engagement). We met Kristen for the first time last Christmas and New Year's, and got to see Brian and her more during the days surrounding their June 27th wedding. The more we meet Kristen the more we like her!

Above, Matt and Mike take the plunge as we all go shoe-less for the beachside wedding.



The wedding was on the shore of Lake Michigan at Van Buren State Park in South Haven, Michigan.

Here Brian, Matt, and the minister wait for Kristen's entrance.

Kristen with her Dad, Brett.



The beautiful bride.

And the very happy couple, now Mr. and Mr. Brian Keilen!

The wedding party with Ashley, the maid of honor, and Matt, the best man.



If you've never been to Michigan, this fresh water ocean is paradise. Brian and Kristen chose a beautiful place to get married, one of my favorite in the world. And -for the Texas record- let it be known that, no, it does not snow in Michigan in the summertime. It was 90 degrees this day! (Although I'd take Michigan's summer high of 90-ish over Texas' summer high of 113-ish any day!)

Bri-guy feelin' like a stud on his wedding day - that's exactly how it should be!

Um, I swear I really am wearing a dress. You can see a tiny tid-bit of it's strapless neckline low-center. I didn't realize the picture would turn out like this:)

The mother and father of the groom, Mike and Cindy, now with a second daughter-in-law.

Our little section of the Keilen clan.



I didn't take many pictures at the reception, but this one is of the famous Maier family toast. Some of you may remember something similar from our wedding and anybody on the Maier side remembers it from theirs. I don't actually remember what Tom or Terry usually says in the toast. It seems like we're usually laughing and trying to figure out what they're talking about. It's basically a funny, mildly embarrassing welcome to the family:)

Welcome to the family Kristen and congratulations to both of you! Happy marriage!