Our Wedding on April 16, 2016
at Standing Sun Winery in Buellton, California
Christina is Frank's "little" sister (the oldest of his 4 sisters), and she has always played a special role in Frank's life. Frank was the baby until Chris was born, so when she came along, Frank jumped at the chance to take on the "big brother" duties--even coaching her youth soccer team well into his 20's. They have always been there for each other, and this occasion is no different. Her support as Best Woman means so much to Frank and Kaitlin. Chris inspires Catholic youth in her work for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, where she lives with her daughter, Bella.
Max
Max is the son of Frank's brother, Jess, and his wife, Patty. He's inquisitive, curious, and far from shy--a superhero in disguise. Don't be surprised if you make a new best friend in him at the wedding! He will explain the rules and tell you how everything works--just like he does for his little sister Abby. You may even find his selfies on your mobile phone if you leave it unattended.
Bella
Bella is the daughter of Frank's sister and Best Woman, Chris. She loves coming to visit Tio Frank and Kaitlin, and has become an expert chocolate chip cookie and playdough maker in their kitchen. She may wow everyone with a performance from Frozen if we're lucky. Oh--and her giggles are contagious, so beware!
Sebastian
Sebastian is the son of Frank's sister Rosa and her husband Ernesto. He may be the next Javier Hernández, so don't be surprised if he dashes by you kicking a soccer ball and shouting "Gooooooooaaaal!" He's teaching all his tricks to his baby sister, Emma Rose, so Rosa & Ernie will no doubt be busy keeping them in line for the next 18 years or so.
Abby
Abby is the little sister of Max, daughter of Frank's brother Jes and his wife Patty. Even though she's the "little sister," Abby is strong willed and independent. She knows whast she wants, and she'll make sure you do, too!
Emma Rose
Just days younger than her cousin Abby, Emma is Sebastian's little sister. She wants to do everything her big brother does, but that doesn't mean she waits for his lead -- strong women run in the Lamas family!
Wedding Party
Jennifer Bosch
Matron of Honor
Jennifer is Kaitlin's cousin, but they are more like best friends who happen to be in the same family--and there is NO denying they are related. They grew up together in a small town in Michigan, but both made their ways to Chicago, where Kaitlin later lived with Jennifer temporarily. They have always been there for each other, and Kaitlin couldn't imagine having anyone else stand up with her on her wedding day. They may even entertain the guests with their own rendition of a Billy Joel tune. Jennifer lives in Chicago, IL with her husband, Marcus, and their daughters Mattison and Matilda.
Isabella
Isabella (Bella) is the daughter of one of Kaitlin's best friends, Anna, who is like a sister and truly Kaitlin's California family. Bella was unquestionably a princess in another life, with the heart of Cinderella and the spunk of Mulan, she is caring and courageous. As the oldest of the kids in the wedding party, Bella loves being the gentle leader.
Everett
Ev, as he's often called, is Anna's son and thus, Bella's brother. He's a daredevil with good intentions and a mischievous side--with a smile like Ev's, Anna is definitely going to have her hands full in a few more years! He knows karate and is handy with a toy sword, so don't worry, if there's trouble at the wedding he'll protect us.
Matilda
Matilda (Tilly) is the daughter of Kaitlin's cousins, Matron of Honor Jennifer & her husband Marcus. Kaitlin was there the day she was born--almost exactly 7 years before the upcoming wedding day! She is VERY excited to celebrate her 7th birthday with us in California, so everyone be sure to wish her a very Happy Birthday! She's a natural entertainer, just like her mom, so we will certainly be entertained.
Issa
Issa is the son of Kaitlin's cousins, Justin & Sachiko. He is world famous (true story, just Google image search "Maru in Michigan" and you'll see countless photos of him and his best dogfriend, Maru, taken by his mom and published in her best selling books)! He loves Star Wars, planes, transformers, and can identify most any Hot Wheels by make and model, just like his dad at his age.
Christina Lamas
Best Woman
