Friday was a busy day for us gals, as we were doing preparations for the wedding rehearsal dinner Mom was hosting. After a super yummy breakfast, Stryker went straight to playing some Wii and staying out of the way :) We were able to sneak in a dip in the pool for a couple hours before it was time to get ready for the rehearsal. Mom did such a great job hosting! The BBQ dinner was delicious and everyone had a great time! After the dinner, the boys (Dan, Logan, Mark and Logan's friend) loaded up in a limo Dan had booked and headed out for an impromptu Bachelor Party. Mom, Granny, Stryker & I headed back to the house to unload our cars and RELAX! It was a fun evening!
Saturday was WEDDING DAY! We woke up early to another big breakfast cooked by Nana (MAN! She spoils us!). Daddy & Stryker hit the pool for a while and I hit the showers. I went early to the church to take pictures of the bridal party getting ready before the ceremony. The girls looked like they were having so much fun and Katie held it together perfectly. She made such a beautiful bride!!
After the ceremony, we went over to the recreation hall for the reception. Katie and her family did an amazing job with the reception decorations, food and atmosphere. Stryker ate his weight in carrots, celery and wedding cake :) He ran around with his cousins (Mark's family) and watched his Uncle Logan and Aunt Katie dance. I'd say his wedding reception experience was a hit!
Stryker watching the Bride & Groom's first dance
Mommy & Daddy at the reception
After the reception, we decided to head back to Nana & Poppa's house and load up the car for the ride back home. We were suppose to stay Saturday night as well, but after 6 days baby-sitting Stryker, Jimmy's departure, a wedding rehearsal and a wedding, we decided Nana & Poppa could probably use a break (and a good night's rest!). Daddy was nice enough to drive home, so Stryker & I got the back seat.
Reading the paper
We laid low on Saturday night after the road trip home. I did the unpacking and did some laundry. It was a very low key, relaxing family night. Sunday, we woke up did our exercising and then had a family water park day! Stryker LOVES Whirlin' Waters and Daddy certainly has got his money's worth out of the park passes. It wasn't super packed and the weather was beautiful so a great day was had by all!
Lunch break
After the water park, showers and a nap, we headed out for some Mexican dinner at Los Arcos. I'm on a Mexican food kick lately and I just can't get enough. Stryker usually eats cheese quesadillas, but tonight I ordered him a nacho cheese beef burrito. He wouldn't eat it :( I can't understand why seeing as he eats tortilla shells and nacho cheese. Heck, he eats more chips and queso dip than Dan & I! Ah well, guess we'll stick with what he likes. After dinner, we hit Zaxby's for a Birthday Cake Milkshake... they'reeeeee baccccckkkk! And OH.SO. DELICIOUS! Stryker and I shared one and certainly indulged.
Birthday Cake Milkshake Goodness!
We had such a wonderful family filled 4 days! Thanks Nana & Poppa for watching Stryker and letting us stay at your house. Good luck Uncle Bubba on your deployment- WE LOVE YOU! Congrats to a beautiful couple, Mr & Mrs Logan Stowell :)
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