What a BEAUTIFUL wedding!! My brother and my now sister-in-law (yeah!!) Carly were married on August 12th. It could not have been more beautiful - she was truly gorgeous and of course Ryan looked all grown up and handsome! The ceremony was outdoors - it was probably in the high 70's maybe low 80's. The reception was a huge party that carried over to the pier at the hotel. We cleaned up the pizza boxes and beverage containers and went to bed around 5:30am. This was definitely one very successful and very fun celebration!
Back to the ceremony for a moment. Many of you know that the boys were ring bearers. Well, after being told many (many) times to stand still and smile, Dalton decided he had had enough (the pictures were taken before the ceremony). As my parents walked out of the room where we were all awaiting our turn to walk down the aisle, Dalton screamed 'I want Nana Bopa!' After being told to go back in line, he answered by throwing himself on the ground screaming and kicking uncontrollably. Needless to say, he got to walk down the aisle after the ceremony was over. He was in the car - strapped into his car seat- during the ceremony. Poor Mike, he didn't know what else to do with him. I was standing up in the wedding, so I couldn't help. Afterwards, when he made his walk he waved and smiled at everyone and was as happy as could be. Braxton on the other hand walked down without any problems. I figured that he would be the one to bail at the last minute. That's parenthood for you - always expect the unexpected! They get to get all dressed up again next month - they will be ringbearers for my cousin's wedding in Virginia!