And they lived happily ever after.

I love weddings -everything about them - what the wedding stands for, all of the details, the idea of family and friends coming together share in the most special day of two people in love...insert sappy love song (my personal favorite - Michael Buble's "Everything.")

I have often been quoted saying that my brother, Patrick's, wedding was one of the best days of my life as well as the lives of my entire family.  He and Karen had the most beautiful day and every guest could not have been happier for such two amazing people.  I can distinctly remember how proud I was to be the sister (and newly sister-in-law) as Patrick and Karen exchanged their vows, danced their first dance, posed for pictures and cut their cake. 

And, let's be serious - it's not a Noonan party until the dancing begins...including a solo rendition of Dirrrty Pop by the groom himself as well as an Irish jig by my sisters...

It was also the most amazing day as my Dad was able to be there and I remember him saying at the rehersal dinner that he was so happy to be a part of my brother's special day. He gave a small (but inspirning) speech... true Pat Noonan style... at the reception and we will forever cherish the video from my brother's wedding as the most up-to-date reminder of his wisdom and kind heart.

This past weekend I was lucky enough to go to the wedding of Tom's cousin, Stevie and his beautiful new wife, Jessica.  The wedding was on Long Island and the reception was a bit further out east on the island at an aquarium!  How fun of an idea is that!  They had a beautiful fall day for their wedding and we all had a fantastic time!  Check out these pictures!

Then on Sunday, Tom, his parents, sister, brother, brother-in-law, aunt and uncle and I went pumkpkin picking while we were out east on Long Island.  We chose some "perfect pumpkins" in record time (as the boys were hoping to get home for the Sunday afternoon football games ;) ...and we went to lunch at a really nice place before travelling back to Babylon!  Here are some shots of the pumpkin farm - it was such a beautiful day out!

So, that's my weekend recap!  Hope you had a nice weekend as well!