Two weeks ago, my cousin Caitlin and her new husband Doug got married on the beautiful shore of the Mississippi river.
Caitie, as she was called as a little girl, and I had been regular playmates during family get-togethers in the early years, despite our seven year age difference. Our sisters were a year apart and paired off, leaving us to find common ground. Luckily it wasn't hard to do. Caitie was smart and remarkably mature for her age (and still is). When I got engaged at twenty and she was just thirteen, however, those seven years felt quite noticeable. And now she is married. It is funny how time leads and lags, making a difference in years feel bigger there and smaller here.
The wedding was sky-blue, picture perfect.
The trip to La Crosse was also the first overnight we've done with our new baby Charlotte. She slept beautifully at the hotel. She was a delight during the wedding (even the ceremony). And she cried heart wrenchingly in the car. As a result our family camping trip will now be one hour away from home instead of three. But we are glad we made it to La Crosse, and congratulations to Cait and Doug!
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