June 1st, 2006: Kahoka, MO

Grandma Alberta holds Gretchen the day before her wedding.

Kelly's new step-brother, Ken, plays with his daughter, Liberty (aka "Action Girl, ready for more action").

Kelly's new sister-in-law, "Tall Gretchen", naps before the rehearsal dinner.

The groom, Paul, naps as well. Planning a wedding and playing with four little girls takes a lot of energy!

Paul leads the way at the rehearsal dinner.

Table decorations at the rehearsal dinner:

Ardy, Ken, Gretchen, and Liberty (l-r).

Sue, Paul, Alberta, and Paul's brother-in-law Paul (l-r).

Susan, Bill, and Father Hartley (l-r).

Paul, Betsy, and Susan (l-r).

It was close to Gretchen's bedtime, so Kris consoled her (in the background).

Four cousins: Nadia, Elladiss, Liberty, and Gretchen (l-r). Liberty and Nadia are the daughters of Ken and Gretchen; Ellie is the daughter of Kevin and Becky.

Ellie at her best:

Ken and Gretchen.

Paul and Alberta, the night before their wedding.