After several years of dating (including two years of long-distance between Houston and Portland), Abbie and Patrick decided to make things official.  Abbie moved to Houston in late May and they were married on June 16.  The marriage was simple and didn't have an audience, but the immediate families were invited to come and get to know each other and celebrate Abbie and Patrick.

Lee and I spent almost 3 days in Houston and it was great fun to meet Patrick's family and see where Abbie lives.  Ab had worked her tail off getting things in order and their new rental looked great.  They even have a pool that we added 300 pounds of ice to on Saturday to make it cool enough to hang out in.  Boy, is Houston hot!  The delicious wedding dinner was at t'afia and was followed by an enormous and equally delicious (for those who ♥ Indian) breakfast buffet at indika on Sunday.  Lee took a few photos to commemorate the day, but all in all it was pretty low-key.  As seems to be the trend with us Kalemba girls, the big wedding festivities will follow at some point in the future when Patrick's fellowship at MD Anderson is over.  I can't believe all three of us are married!  My mom is thrilled.  :)  We're so happy to see Abbie and Patrick so happy together and to have him join the family.  Congratulations Abbie and Patrick!  Here are photos!