The Wedding

Andrew was honored to be the ring bearer for his aunt's wedding a few weeks ago. Rachel, Andy's sister on his dad's side married a great guy from the army and they took off a few days later to live in Korea for the next year!

We went to the rehearsal on Friday night and Andrew perfectly walked down the isle carrying two little rocks and handed them right to the best man. Andy sent him off from the back and I was at the front to greet him and help him see who to give his rocks too. He had much more fun playing in the huge back yard of the house the wedding took place at! But he did very well at practice.

Then the big event came. He was super cute in his tux but it was 100 degrees out there and he wouldn't stop running around. We waited until the last possible minute to put on his tie and jacket and such but he was still super hot. Then everyone lined up and waited for the bride. Daddy was with Andrew and I was at the front with the camera as planned. Andrew had other plans! He was hot, and hungry by this time so he was much more interested in throwing dirt at the dogs then staying in line with Daddy. He was crying and I went to get him to help Andy. We switched spots and I was going to send Andrew down the isle to Daddy. The flower girl was going at the same time. They had never met each other and so didn't have a good chance to buddy up or anything. The flower girl's mom and I both ended up pretty much carrying our little ones down the isle, they were both too afraid to go alone! It was still cute and I wish we had some pics or videos but it will live in our memories forever!

Once we got to the front, Andrew was very good about giving the pillow to the best man so it all ended well. The service was short and sweet so it wasn't too long Andrew had to sit still on my lap before we could run to the van for a snack.

There were a lot of pics taken by a pro photographer but I do not know if I'll be able to get copies of any of those. I need to call the bride's mother to see what the scoop is. Andrew was in several of them and he did really well posing for the pics!

We have 2 videos to share of the weekend. This first one is after the rehearsal dinner of Andrew wearing out his grandpa. They'd been playing this game for a while and though Andrew was far from done Grandpa didn't have anymore in him!


This is after the wedding at the reception. I guess after spending the evening in the heat in his suit, he had had it with being dressed! We left soon after this and took his shirt off in the van right away!


He was so tired by the time we left, and hungry! He wouldn't eat at the reception because there was just too much going on. He pigged out once we got home and slept very well that night! I think he overall had a good time and again, it was an experience we will never forget and I can't wait to tell him about when he is older. It was truly and honor to have our son in a family members wedding!