Last One Standing

Well, it's official...I am the last of my cousins who is still single.  But when you have a family as incredible as mine is, being the only one without a spouse really isn't that bad.

This weekend, the Watson family welcomed its newest member, Brad Walker, who married my cousin Linsey.  The wedding was held in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado, and turned out to be absolutely perfect, despite the rainy weather.  I enjoyed the spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains, the cool temperatures, and the fresh mountain air.

But most of all, I enjoyed my family.  I can't imagine anyone else in the world who is as blessed as I am with such an amazing family.  Every person has their own unique personality, and I appreciate all the quirks of each individual.  I am whole-heartedly devoted to my family, but it is always nice to be reminded of their love and friendship.  And what better way to be reminded than at a wedding?

At the museum

I started off the weekend by visiting my Aunt Sally in Denver, from my dad's side of the family.  We get along great because of her practicality, sense of humor, and adventurous spirit - there is never a dull moment when she is around!  Although our time together was short on this trip, we had lots of fun talking, running errands, visiting the animal shelter she volunteers at, and going for a nice, long walk.

My parents and aunt & uncle arrived at Sally's the day after I did, and all of us visited the Forney Museum of Transportation.  They had every type of original transportation device you could imagine, from the Model T to Amelia Earhart's Goldbug Kissel, stagecoaches and a school bus, military vehicles and taxi cabs.  They also had refurbished trains (my Uncle Cliff's favorite), a wall full of bicycles beginning in the late 1800s (my aunt Sally's favorite), and a huge room full of Honda and Indian motorcycles (my dad's favorite).  It was quite fascinating, and I highly recommend visiting the museum if you are ever in Denver.

With cousins Matt & Linsey

After that we headed up to Breckenridge for the wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner.  The rehearsal itself went fast, and the rehearsal dinner was a good time for our family to visit with each other, and get acquainted with the Walker family.  But the best part of the evening for me was hanging out with my cousin Matt (who has always been like a big brother to me) at the after-party.  We don't get to see each other that often, so spending one-on-one time with him was a delight!

Dancing with my Daddy

The next day was the wedding - what a great one!  I think it was the smallest wedding I had been to in a while, with just under 100 people.  But between the scenic view, the beautiful flowers, and the fun company, it was a wedding to remember.  My cousin Linsey was an absolute knock-out in her wedding dress, and we were all so happy for her and Brad to start their life together.  After the sweet ceremony and cocktail hour, the reception began.  The food was delicious, the toasts heartfelt and humorous, and we all danced the night away.


So at last I return to LA with fun memories, full of love for my family, and sad that this fantastic weekend had to end.

With the Bride & Groom - cousin Linsey & new cousin, Brad!