Part 3:  My Wedding…

After my grandma Doris died I was emotionally drained; I thought there is nothing that could lift my spirits, even my wedding. Honestly, at that point I didn’t even care about my wedding anymore.  I just wanted to get on a plane to California and start the new chapter of my life with my husband and my dog JJ.

Just when life seemed to be filled with sadness I received the most amazing text from my friend Rhoulette.  She wrote:I know you’re going through a rough time but I have a little piece of good news. Six of the Frag Dolls will be attending your wedding.  We want to be there for you during your saddest time and your happiest time.

My heart sank, and just when I thought I had no more tears left, I cried.  For the first time I got an overwhelming sense of how important and special my friends are to me.  Any sadness I was feeling soon was lifted knowing there’s amazing people out there in this world; for them to drop their lives and be with me during this time meant the world to me.  I love you all!

Let the fun begin! - You guys didn’t think this blog would be all sadness and drama did you? 

Friends and family started to arrive, and to my surprise everyone got along.  We danced, told jokes, ate good Kansas beef and got drunk! My wedding turned out perfect!  Having an entire night with my family and friends is what it’s all about.  Looking around at everyone’s faces and seeing them all smiling and enjoying this night made the entire year of planning and stress completely worth it.  Instead of describing the wedding in detail I will let the pictures speak for themselves.

In random order and from random cameras, I would like to present, John and Brooke Butkus wedding pictures:

Geiger and Valkyrie performing Sir Mix A lot… Baby Got Back!

JB’s parents


My mom and aunt Tina

Frag Dolls were the first to dance. Of course!

Jinx and Geiger rockN out to Rock Band.