A New Beginning

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Today was an occasion for a family gathering in Las Vegas to celebrate a new chapter in all of our lives.

Michael's family all dressed up

for the big event

I was in "Business Casual" mode

We were posing in front of one of the many Christmas trees in the lobby area of the well appointed Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino. 

As for our son Andrew, he was awaiting us at the nearby Legacy Golf Club, but definitely not for 18 holes.

Today Andrew would start a new

life path by marrying Jill and

uniting their two families

Our family and good friends were

present to support and celebrate

the blessed event

Laurie and I gazing at Jill and Andrew

during their wedding ceremony with

Jill's Father acting as the Officiant

A new Contreras Family photo

Left to Right: Kevin, Max, Andrew, Jill, Emma and Savannah

Michael, Andrew and John Tidwell

discussing the College Football Playoffs

Maybe not.

The kids of all ages had fun at the

reception's Photo Booth

Max and Kevin in matching outfits

Andrew and Jill's First Dance

They reminded me of Fred and Ginger in their prime.

Preparing to cut a rug during the

traditional Mother-Son Dance

It was heart warming to be sure and then morphed into . . .

. . . a Grandmother-Grandson Dance

This "Ball and Chain" antic is a

tradition in Jill's family weddings

Andrew played along without much complaining.

You had to be there.

The Wedding Cake

All smiles while cutting the cake

Please, be civil . . .

A loving smear

Jill unlocking the "Ball and Chain"

after about 20 minutes of suffering

Catching the Bouquet . . .

. . . and now for the Catching of the Garter

Kevin was the lucky Garter catcher

A good time was had by all as we

bid adieu to the new couple in

their newly decorated truck

It was a wonderful event.

Laurie and I wish Andrew and Jill and their four children all the best in the many years to come.

CONGRATULATIONS!