The Wedding

Yesterday was a great day. My oldest daughter Erin Rene' was married. It was a beautiful day (actually the nicest day of the year, 80°). Anybody familiar with the Pacific Northwest will tell you planing anything outdoors is risky. With only a handful of days that were over 60° we were a bit worried.

The event was held at Chambers Bay Golf Course which is a new link style course getting rave reviews in the USA and around the world. The course is 4 years old and will host the U.S. Open in 2015. My son Eric and Erin's brother has worked at Chambers from opening day. This past summer he was the liaison between the golf course and the USGA for the U.S. Armature Open. 

I could not be more proud of all my children and yesterday was a great testament to how much they have all grown into young adults and good people.

My youngest, Caitlin, was a beautiful bridesmaid for her sister. I hung out with her most of the day and we had a great chance to talk like fathers and daughters do once in a great while. My boy Eric was fantastic. Since the Golf Course is his home turf he made sure that his sister had the best of everything. He came through with flying colors. If that isn't enough, His beautiful girl friend Amy was the wedding coordinator. Hands down she was the hardest working person at the wedding. We all owe Amy much for taking her day and making sure Erin had a great wedding. She did not let anybody down and we owe her much. We love you Amy.

I could not be more proud of both bride and groom. I welcome Jakob to the family as my new son. A native of Alaska, he is a smart, fun, easy going young man. Jakob is a talented hockey player and manages a famous sporting goods store. He is one of the brightest young man I know. There is not enough space to describe how I feel about Erin. A very independent young lady, outgoing and brilliant. Erin is a software consultant and travels the country solving problems for companies. They are both an example of why we need not worry about the future of our country. With people like Jakob and Erin we will be just fine.

Kathy was absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed every minute and held hands most all of the night. Next to the bride and groom we were the happiest couple at the wedding. Everybody was expecting the father of the bride to have a melt down (including "the father of the bride" himself)! It did not happen. Okay, I did start to cry a 
bit when the Godfather theme started for the Father and Daughter dance.

I have included the link to some pictures of the wedding. I hope you enjoy them.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150206814219445.328158.36496874444