Wedding weekend part 2
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The first ceremony we went to for Andy’s cousin was the Catholic one held at the Basilica in Buffalo. Beautiful architecture and a beautiful bride!
Wedding weekend part 1
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More weddings!
This past weekend Andy’s cousin Rachel married her fiance Kunal. It was an entire wedding weekend with a Catholic ceremony, Indian ceremony and several receptions. Before I get to all those though, I wanted to share their wedding invitation. It was the most elaborate, beautiful invitation book I’ve ever seen.
It came with its own packaging!
Invitations and response cards for all the ceremonies.
Week 33
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Because I wanted a photo redo ;-) I think the tighter shirt helps show the belly better, although the drapery one from last week certainly is comfortable!
I forgot to mention she’s still moving around all the time (except of course, when you want someone to feel her). I wonder if it’ll be indicative of her personality? I don’t remember Ben moving around quite so much and he’s a really mellow, laid back little dude. I’m wondering if she’ll be really active and energetic?
Week 32
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Well that’s officially the least flattering picture of myself I’ve ever seen…haha, oh well…in an effort to keep this thing real, I’ve kind of gone shapeless. It could just be the pony tail (remind me to never try a pixie cut).
So far things are going well, my blood pressure is 118/78 and has stayed put. Baby is measuring perfectly and her heartbeat is great. She’s transverse right now (she had been breech for a while) so she might be trying to turn over!
Also in an effort to keep this real, I’ll admit I feel like I got run over by a bus. The energy has just been sucked out of me. I don’t remember slowing down this much until the last month with Ben, but I’m definitely sluggish right now. Still going to the Y and doing my normal routine, but no matter how much sleep I get I’m kind of in a fog. Not to be confused with the newborn zombie phase, which I know is coming ;-) Actually, I’d honestly just rather be “doing it” than in the weird limbo calm before the storm. Wondering what it is going to be like and how life will change. I guess she’ll come soon enough though!
“Open big like a hippo”
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Ben had his first dentist appointment this week. We actually sat in on Andy’s check up last week so he could see the office and kind of get an idea of what would go on. We talked about daddy getting his teeth cleaned and how it would be Ben’s turn. I wasn’t quite sure how he’d react to it all (he is 2 1/2) but he was fantastic.
I think his favorite part was the water that came out of the fountain. Luckily it was too hard for little toddler fingers to push down on their own.
He got a pair of sunglasses to wear under the bright lights.
Not so sure about all the tools they brought out.
He did great though. The assistant was able to count his teeth, brush and floss. Andy was miffed to find out there were flavored tooth pastes (Ben picked chocolate). I guess they never offered the flavors to daddy ;-)
Going through all his goodies afterwards.
Showing me his clean teeth!
The assistant and dentist himself were great with him, I think it was a fantastic first experience. I know the dentist won’t always be fun for him, but hopefully this sets him up for success in the future. And if you were wondering, his teeth and gums are great…props to mommy and daddy for the brushing ;-) All week Ben has been telling strangers in Wegmans to kids at the Y “Daddy and Ben teef cwean” and “Teef doctor office fun.”
The Wedding Post
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With pilfered images…
Andy and I at the dress rehearsal. When we showed up, my dad (who was officiating) said “You guys look comfortable” :) Okay, so we were slightly under dressed. I pulled the pregnancy card and said I didn’t have any dresses that fit. And Andy, well, it was a wonder I got him in a button down shirt! It didn’t really matter at all, but still made us chuckle.
He CAN smile in pictures!
Justin and I at the rehearsal dinner. Duck Dynasty anyone?
Just for kicks, this is Justin and I at my dad and Leslie’s wedding in 2003!
Day of the ceremony, Paul walking my mom down the aisle.
Andy and I after the ceremony. I love this picture of us :)
My dad (the Colonel) and Leslie with Justin and Kate.
Siblings! You guys make me want to have 5 kids. Did I just say that out loud? *momentary insanity*
The wedding party.
My mom and I at the start of the reception.
Andy and I at the end of the reception, we look a little out of it :)
Justin and Kate also had a photo booth at the reception. Gabby, Danielle, Christopher and I all crammed inside.
Then Andy and I gave it a go.
The bride and groom also invited everyone to use the hashtag #lutewedding on all their photos of the event. See all the pics people took. It was such a fun weekend spent with family and friends. Justin and Kate, you guys are best friends and have an awesome life ahead of you. Love you <3
