"The fundamental mission of motherhood now is the same as it always was: to nurture, protect, and instruct children, to create a home environment that enables them to learn and grow, to help them develop a heart for God and his purposes, and to send them out into the world prepared to live both fully and meaningfully."

-Sally Clarkson from the Mission of Motherhood

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Uncle Lukey's getting married!

Isn't this the SWEETEST picture?? That's right! Luke's engaged! I can't believe my baby brother is getting married. Wow. Luke has a heart of gold and is going to be the best husband. I am so proud of him!! His gooooorgeous bride is Caroline. They've been dating a few years, and we are soo excited about his upcoming wedding! He proposed last weekend in Dallas, and both families were there to celebrate afterwards.

The happy couple

Funny detail--Luke's buddies were hiding in the bushes to take pictures!
Here they are arriving at the restaurant with all of us hooting and hollering!
The rock. Luke did good! :)
Caroline has a HUGE fan named AnnMarie.
I think AM was totally enthralled because this was like a real life princess story! She thought L and C were getting married that night!
Caroline has 5 (count em, 5) siblings. Phew! They are all so sweet--make up a wonderful family!
AnnMarie with the prince
Aw, I love my baby broduh.
Ain't she a BEAUT?? wow. What a beautimous bride she will be. I feel so blessed to have two amazing sisters in law!
The two youngest members of the family made their appearance as well. Clarkster and Brooksy
L&C with Mom and Dad
Thumbs up to this new beginning. We can't wait for the wedding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10 comments:

Caryn said...

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. So many comments to make.

That first picture, get out, I mean it is like a greeting card, Blow that baby up and call the engagement photos done!!

The friends in the bushes - first of all hilarious and second, way to go Luke! Already off to a great start as a husband, capturing the moment on film...and taking pictures without complaint :)

BEAUTIFUL couple, they are both so gorgeous.

WOW big family, that's fun.

What a memorable night for your family, I can't believe little lukey is getting married. Congrats.

shannonmichaelis said...

Is he old enough to get married? :-) Such a great first photo, and right in the moment. The boys in camo in the bushes - birlliant, from the very mind of a hunter. So fun that the whole fam got to join in on the fun - and AnnMarie with her fairy tale experience - so presh! Congrats on another sis-in-law. We had to get our sisters one way or another....

Kimberly said...

I do agree---she is beautiful and you are truly blessed to have two dear sisters in law.

Benjie and I both laughed at Luke's friends. Too funny!

What a wonderful year you have in store!

And yes....let's do play! I will be here all week! My little tooter bug turns three on Tuesday!

angie said...

So sweet. I love a good engagement story and this one is Awesome! The buddies in the camo gear is hysterical and I love all of these pictures. To be one of six must be a blast! Congratulations Luke and Caroline. They are such a beautiful couple.

Swartz's Scribbles said...

Fun! They are a beautiful couple! I love that first picture.

rackersfamily said...

congrats! hmm... maybe we'll get to see AM dressed up as a flower girl!!

MLP said...

WOW! What a gorgeous couple!!! I must agree with everything that Caryn left on the first comment. Ditto Ditto!!!

What sweet times!

I love hearing and reading about how much you love your brothers. Makes me think of my Hadlee and how she'll have two brothers like you.

Such a sweet post!!!

Kacey said...

what a gorgeous couple! Way to go luke with the proposal!

Shannon said...

THAT FIRST PICTURE IS PRICELESS! That will be a framer in their house from this point on! WOW! And yes...she is stunning! They are going to make beautiful babies one day! :-) I cannot wait to hear how it all took place! AM is loving the princess story unfold right before her eyes! Love it!

Sally said...

ahhh, how fun!! and i am speechless at all the good looking people that make up your family - WOW!!! How fun that ya'll got to be there to celebrate too. the pics his friends too are too much, love it! Congrats to your family!!! how exciting!