Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wayne Smith

This past weekend, the whole Kennemer Family flew out to Houston, Texas for Ben's cousin Julie's wedding. Everything was beautiful and lots of fun. It was the first time everyone in the family had been all together since our wedding in November, and I know everyone had a great time.

Julie and Jerry's Rehearsal dinner was at the San Houston Race Track that was actually really cool. We bet on horses all night, with very limited knowledge as to how (besides 'oh that one has a cool name' or 'the cheat sheet says this one will win' (and it was always wrong)... and although we ended up losing money overall, Ben and I won $6 by betting on horse #5 winning Race #6! Maybe we can go to the Kentucky Derby next year? After the races, Robert Earl Keen played a concert out in the middle of the track, but we didn't stay around too late to be able to enjoy it.

Ben and Zachary horsing around (haha get it?)Juliette and Zachary Saturday morning was the Bridesmaids Luncheon with yummy Brunch food and Beautiful flowers, put together by Ms. LeJean and Laura (Julie's sister). Julie with her hostesses, LeJean (aunt) and Laura (sister)me & Maui the Bride and Grandmother During the day Saturday, we all went to the Houston Galleria to shop, eat, pass the time. Well, it is quite an incredible mall, but the affordable shops (as in anything other than all the name brands the 'stars' wear) were slim pickins. Ben and I resorted to trying on sunglasses (picking out a birthday present?) and eating at the food court.

Then the wedding Saturday night. The ceremony was beautiful and Ben and I had the pleasure of 'babysitting' Zachary (the ringbearer/Julie's nephew/our ringbearer as well) the rest of the ceremony. Ben and I loved playing with him, drawing, and playing with his 'prize' for doing his ringbearer duties (LEGGOS!). The reception followed at Rice University's campus Cohen House. It was really a great night, with a great sit down dinner, and lots of dancing!!! I took a thousand pictures (what can I say, I LOVE weddings, family, and taking pictures!).

The whole Potter family with the Bride and Groomannouncing for the first time...blurry... but a great 1st dance picture2 newlywed happy couples!Grandmother & Granddaddy (Look at those SMILES! )Future newlyweds too!BEST WISHES to Jerry and Julie on a long, happy, blessed life together!