Big Owl and Kathie drove up to Louisville for Jessie and
Dan's wedding.
Christopher was working at Arlington, so he couldn't
go.
Bill and Donna were still on vacation, so they couldn't
go.
Annie was still in Orlando, so she couldn't go.
But there were lots of others Bettlers at the wedding,
so it was OK.
Little Bobby and Pat and Tess were standing outside before the wedding,
because the electricity was out in the church and there were no lights
or air conditioning.
But the wedding went on anyway, and it was beautiful.
The bride was beautiful, and the groom was beautiful, too.
The families and guests were even beautiful,
and the music was especially beautiful.
Kathie explains to Tommy Joe how she never goes anywhere without air conditioning.
After the ceremony, Aline explains to Tommy Joe and Mario
how she doesn't plan to get married again.
A whole group of Bettlers poses for a picture outside,
while the wedding party posed for pictures inside.
Aline and Tommy Joe look on with amusement
as Mario transforms into a character he calls "The Portuguese Devil."
David Lee and Lou Ann had a good time,
even though Lou Ann wasn't feeling well.
Katie and Tess and Adam danced and danced and danced and danced.
The music was great.
Music was provided by Jackie Cain and Roy Kral.
They were great.
Buddy listens, but does not believe a word Kathie says.
This was the VIP table at the reception.
They just got married or something.
Kathie pretends not to notice the little glitter heart Tess wears on her forehead.
Jessie and Dan dance for the first time as a married couple.
Ginny smiles at the thought of the three-day drunk she will go on
as soon as everything is cleaned up after the reception.