I call this one "Before" ... Jk but not really ...

Nice little hike, nice minus the MOSQUITOS, up to Myrtle Falls (Idaho)

I only remember the name because of Moaning Myrtle in Harry Potter. We finished book 6 and got halfway through book 7 on this trip, btw.

Kids were most excellent road troopers

A few family pics, at the Fairmont Springs hotel in Banff.

It was Canada Day weekend and we were basking in the Canadian-ness of everything ...

My little slice of pre-ceremony action in the bridal chamber

Joy's zipper broke and the wedding coordinator sewed it up with fishing line. Took a long time but a brilliant last minute fix. Yanda's mom Theresa is in red, at right in first pic...

Pine and Grace love ... Instagrammin' it.

Uh, yeah, I said I wouldn't post that many wedding photos ... I lied.

But look at her, she's so gorgeous!

I like this Mama and me selfie - sans glasses!

One of the best picture of Mom, I dare say.

Mamasita and me

Bride and sister of the Bride Selfie!!

Mama and kid selfies

Kidletts at the wedding...

Joy and Momsha ... and the immense Alberta sky

Gotta get one with the new brother in there!! Yanda rocks. Big time.

In addition to everything else, this is evidenced by his most excellent taste in brides and wedding venues!!

Bride and her bridal peeps, Joy and BFF Sarah Pine.

My superwoman sister, and real life princess bride, Merci Grace Erlich.

So many picture of the wedding ...

... exist, so I won't post that many, but this is one of my favorites. In the reception line, candid- and a good shot of Mom!!

Blaize Blaize got sick sick on the last day of the Merci and Yanda wedding ...

In case you're wondering, yes, it was all sparklers ... and poppers.

Poppers is I think what they're called- you throw them down and they pop, like a firecracker or small gunshot. Light and noise, the two essential ingredients... God bless America.