When friends would ask who's wedding we were attending, I would tell them my neighbor. Most don't know the Wilkins, but all I had to do was refer to them as the "dancers at our wedding" and suddenly they know exactly who I am talking about.
Riley has been my neighbor since I was six and, I have to say, we had the best neighborhood to grow up in. There were so many children to play with that there was never a dull moment. Digging giant holes (and using Walker as the measuring stick), and building forts were great---but nothing compared to the daily kickball games. Third base was a tree in our front yard that my parents say, they will never cut down.
It wasn't until I was older that I realized most kids did not grow up with a neighborhood quite like Pill Hill. So when the wedding weekend began, it was only appropriate that it start off with a kickball game. Sadly, I was working (and 4 hours away) but from what I heard, not much has changed! So FUN!!
Riley and Ginny were the first wedding we had been to at St.Paul since our wedding day--and there is just something about that church that is so special. It was beautiful and Ginny--even more so! It was a very special day with two very special families! I can only hope that our children will be able to have a neighborhood to grow up in that is full of games, forts, laughs, fights, make-ups, and growing up together that I was so lucky to have.
So in one week we went from small town USA to D.C. for one more celebration. My cousin, Jim, who was a special part of my wedding, asked me to be in his--as a groomsmaid! He and Allison did things in a very unique way and had their bridal party stand on their side--whether they were a boy or girl. So not only did they have one groomsmaid, but also three bridesmen! I don't believe that was the term they gave us, but we had a lot of fun with it! It was so special to be a part of their beautiful day!
Jim and I have been close for many years, especially the college years. While I was at NC State and he was at that other school 25 miles down the street, Jim and I spent many nights together---especially if there was a sorority function he could come to! I believe he may have gone to every function my freshman year! As we grew closer, Jim began to take on the big brother role. Even when Justin and I first started dating, and I hadn't had a chance to tell Jim, he calls me and says, "so tell me about this Justin kid". Of course, they are now great friends, and I can definitely say the same for his wife, Allison. She is just fantastic and Jim is one lucky guy!
One of the coolest things from our weekend in D.C. was taking pictures at the Capitol after the ceremony. There was a little drama getting a giant limo near a government building---but after some persuasion by Jim and getting things "under control" the pictures there were amazing!
So it has been a very busy, but fun, two weeks! I was able to catch up with so many old friends, reminisce about the good ole days, and break it down on the dance floor! We wish them all the best---and had a blast celebrating so much love these past two weeks!
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