SNAPSHOTS: : 21

Saturday we attended the wedding of one of the coolest people we know. It was in Springfield so we were able to enjoy lunch at my favorite place, San Francisco Oven, before hand.

We stopped for a potty break on our way down at the home of this creepy cartoon man child I am always seeing billboards of. It’s a huge candy shop as well as a gas station.

Penelope entertained herself with the iPad, while Amelia entertained herself with her feet and a nap. Best travellers, even without the iPad.

Parm shots.

Daddy took A’s spoon. He got a stare down worthy of record books, and she got her spoon back. Well played Mia, well played.

Penelope gave us all a lesson in classiness while we waited for our food. (This is not usual behavior, but we were the only ones in the restaurant, so why not.)

I had a bright idea as we left the wedding, “I’ll grab her a cupcake for the road.”

Ha! Silly me.

Sunday morning we had two sick girlies, so we skipped church and later watched an online sermon (Its not contagious stuff, but I wasn’t about to be the mom bringing a child with a cough in to play with other kids).

Zack had work to do so he stayed with Amelia while I took Penelope shopping with me.

We took our sweet sweet time. (2 hours!) We even stopped to stroll the toy isles. Her birthday is right around the corner ya know!

Tuesday we had a doctors appointment for A, she either has sinus drainage or reflux again, we’ll have to wait and see. (She is 100% happy, so no worries!)

After taking Daddy to work, eating breakfast, A’s first nap, the doctor appointment, and nap time again, Amelia was able to enjoy some quiet Mommy time while Penelope finished her nap.

She was inspecting the tea set while I went potty (too much info?), and I came back to the living room to find it lacking a certain little girl.

…so I followed the trail. You know the one. Food removed from the pantry, books in the hallway, and finally Miss A unpacking her fall attire.

“Look Mom, a shoe phone!” Giggle giggle…

It took her a while to decide which one she liked best, but the leopard print flats won in the end. I believe she carried it with her whilst crawling all the way back to the bathroom, where it will remain for possibly the next two months.

We’ll be snuggling today with movies, blankets and hot chocolate today, as it is cold and rainy here. Go Wednesday!

MR & MRS : : DETAILS

Megahn was stunning Saturday. Head to toe. Her sisters kept her all morning and brought her just in time for the ceremony. I am sure she was so nervous thinking about what we at the other end were forgetting. :) When she arrived she looked calm, gorgeous and excited.

Amelia and Grandma Shari were best buds for the day! Hard to resist a grandma.

Pre-wedding time on the porch. My dad and Teddy were best buds for the day as well!

Thinly sliced dehydrated pineapple = amazing floral cupcake topper!

Megahn got the first shot! They had been refrigerated over night so no goop stuck to anyone’s face. Still funny!

Freshly picked wildflowers from the yard. Megahn also put lemon slices in the water. It looked so pretty.

The only time I saw Ted awake was this moment he took to stretch. He is adorable!!!

“Uncle Doe” holding a sleepy Penelope before the wedding.

Penelope ran over as I scrolled down to this photo and said, “Grandma be here 20 minutes!” Not likely, but she sure is easy to love and miss!! I had to make sure they didn’t sneak into her car before she left. Way cooler than Mama, that’s for sure!

My Mama and her baby. Forever best friends. I can’t get enough of this photo. So glad he was able to come to the wedding. Feel free to move back anytime, Ben!

The last time we took a photo of the four of us was seven years ago before I left for college and Joe left for boot camp!

“Goccer ball!”

“Juss Murried.” –courtesy of Zack.

The weather even cooperated! No humidity, a straight eighty degrees with a breeze, and sunshine all day! Could not have asked for better!

A post on the Sunday after the wedding will be up tomorrow!

MR & MRS : : THE CEREMONY

My older brother, Joe, married his love, Megahn, Saturday! They had the ceremony at our house, and it was performed by Zack. It was perfect!! I couldn’t imagine a better day.

There will be a special account where family can go to see all of the photos and snag which ones they want, but here are a “few” for everyone to enjoy and get a feel of what the day was like.

Can you spot a Penelope?

Megahn’s amazing niece.

Watching her walk down the isle.

My younger brother saying a prayer before it began.

This is what Penelope did during the event – an entire bag of dried cherries… :)

She was supposed to be a flower girl, but ran off to find Mommy, and stopped at the snacks.

They both became Christians this past year, at different times, making this day that much more special.

“…and lets be honest, it will be for poorer…”

A great way to enter a marriage, and Zack gettin’ out of dodge!

Congratulations to the most beautiful couple on the planet!

One or two more posts on the subject to come.