The Bird / DeLuca Wedding

Lauri's friend Beth's son, Brian, and his bride-to-be asked Ronnie to be the ring bearer in their wedding. Initially, Ronnie said, "Um, no, I don't think so" - which caught us all off-guard. Once we talked with him about it - and bribed him with a double-barrelled super soaker - he said "Okay - I will do it!" We are glad he did - because the wedding was fabulous, and it was extra special for Ronnie to be a part of it.

The wedding was held in Duluth on the beach down Canal Street. The weather was FABULOUS that day and evening, and everything went off without a hitch. Lauri, Ronnie and Maama drove up on Friday morning, which gave Ronnie a little time to swim in the pool at the hotel before the festivities began.


What a handsome guy!!!


Maama and Ronnie


The groom, Brian and Ronnie

What a good looking wedding party!!!

Beth and her babies... Brian and Lindsey

The photographer told Beth to give Brian a kiss - and when she did he said "awww mom!" It was priceless!

Lindsey and a groomsman. She looked GORGEOUS!

Ronnie and the groomsmen wait to walk down the aisle.

The beautiful, blushing bride - Christie!!! She looked FABULOUS!

The Birds!!! A happy couple.

The flower girl is Christie's neice... she was so cute. She immediately wanted to be friends with Ronnie - but he acted shy and avoided her. Eventually, he warmed up and they did a GREAT job. Luckily, she knew what she was doing, and drug Ronnie by the arm down the aisle. They were way too cute!!

Beth and Lauri

Ronnie definitely earned his double barrelled super soaker! He wore the tux, smiled for the pictures, walked down the aisle and acted like a good boy while he was up in front. Way to go Ronnie!!!!

Christie and Brian cut the cake.

Jessica, Beth and Lauri

After the wedding reception, Beth's side of the family - and all of the groomsmen - went to Grandma's (a bar and restaurant on Canal Street) to celebrate. We had a GREAT time! This is a picture of Lindsey, Beth, Coop (Beth's sister-in-law, Beth Cooper Eide) and Lauri just before we closed the place down and walked across the street to our hotel. Just as we were getting to the front door of the hotel, Maama called Lauri to make sure she was okay - I guess you are never too old for your mom to worry about you being out on the town. :)