Gaining a New Brother

Last Saturday, I gained a new brother. My radiant sister, Dawn, married her love, Neel. Dawn Richardson is now Dawn Bulchandani. It was a beautiful stretch of days leading to the wedding. We were able to stay with our great friends, Brandon and Jenny, in Granite Bay to break up our trek. Brandon and Jenny are due with little baby boy Prior in less than 3 weeks now! Then we made the final leg to a quaint little mountain town, Mc Cloud, located at the base of majestic Mt. Shasta. Majestic it was. The weekend was filled with henna, good food, a waterfall excursion, pool (the one with the sticks, not the water), dabke dancing, breakfasts on the huge wrap around porch, and sweetness. Neel and Dawn's wedding was filled with touches of them. From their middle eastern decor to the Indian garbs worn by members of the wedding party it was evident that they payed such careful attention to the details. Their vows were beautifully written and spoken so fluidly. The Indian/Middle Easter meal was topped off with pomegranates, apples, and honey. So sweet. Cheers to Neel and Dawn Bulchandani.

                          The Bulchandani's observing some dabke dancing, before they joined in.

                                                                       Henna time!

                                                                        Lower Falls!

                                                            With the royal parents.

                                                                          Siblings!

                                                            Such a sweet first dance!

                                                                     With my man.