ti-ti and sam get married!!!

big post!! my little sister got married a couple of weeks ago... what a wonderful, emotional time. we love her new husband, sam. jennifer, sam and his entire family have recently gone through a very sad and difficult time of his mother, Robin passing. i had the great opportunity to meet Robin last year. and she was nothing short of amazing and extremely kind. she was so missed during the wedding weekend, but i am sure that she was there in spirit, watching over all of this and smiling. it was a beautiful ceremony and reception. i didn't expect anything less... jennifer has great taste, style and class. and sam and jennifer have a great genuine connection.... the wedding was just evident of all of that. it was a joy seeing our family members reunite for this occasion. and it was just a joy to witness jennifer and sam get married. i left LA feeling so happy for them.

here are some pics of our trip...


some beauty preparations for the wedding weekend... can't go without a shiny new pedicure!


unfortunately, we had a bit of a snag in getting to california. our flight was delayted 13.5 hours! yes, i said hours! unbelievable, i know! the kids were champs! they did so well considering the circumstances.... no tantrums, no tears. the only person that shed some tears was ME! hehehe


ellie finally passed out in her carseat for her nap at like 5pm.... still at the airport!


the girls with ti-ti at rehearsal. ellie giving us her biggest smile!


the lovely couple at rehearsal dinner.


the cousin's kids had a blast playing with each other. they are all very close in age so it was like a big playdate weekend!






playing duck duck goose


addison's signature pose





ellie's version of giving a "thumbs up"


the ceremony


the alter. so pretty!


the guests have arrived!


sam and his dad sharing a moment together before the ceremony starts


jimmy walking my mom down the aisle. wake up guys! :)


addison and ellie, the flower girls walking down the aisle. they were fighting before they started walking. ellie didn't want to wear the head piece and didn't want to hold her sister's hand. and here is she looking like she's had a few too many at the bar! hehehee


father and bride! stunning!


jimmy: "ellie, you better be good through this ceremony...."


dad giving his daughter away. sniff sniff...


sam: "you're mine now, little lady!" ;)



this is before jimmy had to escort miss ellie out. i could hear her from the alter. she was disrupting the nice, quiet ceremony... demanding snacks or something of that nature. oh, that ellie... :(






"you may now kiss the bride!" smooooch!


introducing mr. and mrs. fischer!





loved the venue. it was a earthy, organic, a little rustic, natural...


flower girls just waiting to cut a rug!


introducing the new married couple. i clearly did not lose the weight i wanted to for this wedding. blech!! :( i look like a beached whale! diet is starting NOW.


first dance. addison and ellie are fascinated with the bride and groom. they must be thinking they are witnessing something straight out of Disney movie!


dad's speech... well done, dad! it was concise and sincere.


awww, the father/daughter dance. i wonder what he's saying here.





jimmy's very smiley here! and a little shiny too! hahaha!!


ellie was a dancing machine ALL night. the girl did not stop. i'm a afraid of what is to become of her in the future... dancing party girl?! :(


addison and her cousin, julia. so cute!





(this shot is from their photographer)
we love you, sam and jen!

side note: most of these photos are courtesy of my uncle chang, the official family photographer. he is always there ready to capture every moment. thank you, uncle chang!