The return of sappy girl

Yes, sappy emotional girl returned this weekend but for good reason. Saturday my cousin Kim got married. It has been such a great year for Kim: she graduated from college, she became a registered nurse, and she is now married. I can't believe that my little cousin is married, but I couldn't be happier for her. Her husband Danny is an awesome guy and I'm so looking forward to him becoming a part of our family. The ceremony was so beautiful with the mountains as a backdrop and a ivy and rose altar. She looked amazing in her wedding dress and so skinny too. I could tell she and Danny were happy up there saying their vows. And that's when sappy emotional girl returned. I totally started crying during the ceremony; of course, it was tears of happiness, but still more tears from this hormonal pregnant girl. Plus, part of me really wished our grandparents were there for our weddings. I really miss Nana and Paka and wanted more than anything to have them here for my wedding and felt the same while watching Kim say her vows. I know they were there with us in spirit though. One great thing about Kim's wedding is so many of our family members were there to help her celebrate. It's events like this that make me so sad that I don't get to see everyone more often. Sunday morning the family all got together for brunch before everyone headed their separate directions. Again, sappy emotional girl returned. Saying good-bye to my aunt Dayna and cousins Christina and Jenni was so hard. I totally started crying. I love them all so much and miss them more than they can imagine. I adore my Tomaselli family but wish more than anything that we all got together more often. It sucks that it's been 5 years since I last saw Christina and 3 years since I saw Jenni. That really is sad. I should be doing more to get the cousins together and vow from this point forward to be the ringleader of family reunions. Especially as we all get older and start our families, we really must make every attempt to stay connected. I know that's what Nana would want for us anyways. So to all my family, especially my cousins, I want you to know how much I love you all and promise to be better at staying in touch and getting everyone together more often. Family is too important to not make more time for them. I love you guys!