a picture's worth a million words...

or is it a million pictures are worth....oh forget it!

The wedding was absolutely beautiful. I couldn't decide which pictures to post, since I have over 400 pictures and I like so many of them. I decided to choose a few of my favorites from the church and post them tonight. Tomorrow I will post the reception and party pictures (FYI: There might have been alcohol involved at the reception. If so, I am now apologizing for any pictures that may look like we were having just a little too much fun!). Enjoy!

Tito and Gloria, may God always be the center of your marriage and may you be blessed abundantly for a lifetime. We love you both so very much!

Getting ready to leave to church. I just love AJ's little face here! By the way, my sweet Kai had a temp of almost 102 in this picture.

This is my favorite of all the pics! I am truly, truly blessed and give God all the glory for pouring down upon me such an amazing 'Bouquet of Blessings'.


Our beautiful Amanda was a bridesmaid.

Happy parents with one beaming son!

Another happy parent...Tito's Dad.

Waiting with his awesome brother and best man, Adam.

Such a proud Mama. Oh, how I love my biggest baby boy!

I may be biased, but don't you think they looked adorable?


The radiant bride walking down the aisle holding her Mama's hand. Doesn't she look beautiful?

(Sorry for the "arm" in the picture).


Kneeling before God.


Stepping down from the altar after having signed the marriage certificate.

Officially husband and wife!

"Hey Mom, look at me! I'm married!"


The beautiful and happy couple!

Our girl was having a great time!

With Tito's aunt & uncle, Herb and Ily and cousins, Anthony and Seth.

All this wedding stuff is exhausting!

the kids and just a little bit 'bout the wedding!

We arrived home late last night to no phone service, which equaled to no internet. Finally, this morning the internet and phone were up and running.

Kai arrived at the wedding with 102 degree temp. Through your prayers and God's grace, it quickly went down to 99 and remained that way until we arrived back at the hotel at almost 11 p.m. The boy danced and par-tayed like it a monster!

Today we are home with Kai, still with a temp around 99. Anna Grace is up to 102 and my sweet hubby is at 101 (but trooper that he is, went to work anyways.) AJ, Amanda and myself have been spared.

Kai is feeling much better and will probably be back at school tomorrow.

Now onto what you really want to hear about.

The wedding.

It was magnificent, beautiful and went through without a hitch!

I could not have been a prouder Mama of every single one of my blessings, including our new daughter, Gloria. Who, by the way, looked radiantly beautiful!

But, I could not do it justice without providing the momentous event with it's own post and lots of pictures.

So, hang in there for just one more day to give me time to upload pics in between taking temperature readings.

I promise it will be worth it.

the pre-party party!

Before you scroll down to view the party pics, I really need to plead for a quick prayer from you. Pleeeease?

Kai awoke at 5:30 a.m. today with 102 fever! It's now down to 99 with a little help from Motrin and a lot of help of The Great Physician. Please pray that the fever does not return and it is just a fluke thing. Maybe too much excitement being the ring bearer?

Thank you, my dear friends! I know you've got our backs!

It's gettin' close! We're down to 6 hours and counting before the "I dos" are said! Woohoo!

The church's steeple


The same church Tito did his First Holy Communion almost 20 years ago.

Proud parents!

The ring boy and flower girl carrying their treasures.

A beautiful bridesmaid.

He will always be my baby boy.

The bride and her very sweet Mama.


The whole clan waiting to be seated for dinner.

Woot! Woot! A paaaaarty!

My two big boys and their Dad.

The bride and groom!

an itty-bitty-peek...

at the flower girl's attire.

(which by the way was created by her wonderful Po-Po)