Roy's cousin, Sarah Holt, got married last weekend in Wilmington, so Roy, Caroline and I drove over on Saturday for it. We left Roy Austin at home with Auntie Dawnie, who was sweet enough to come stay with him. Let me just say (while standing up) clap, clap, clap to Auntie Dawnie!! She came down on Thursday night, watched the kids on Friday while I got my hair done, babysat on Friday night as Roy took me out on a date, hung a picture collage for me in the playroom (I will add pics later) and watched RoyBoy on Saturday until we returned on Sunday afternoon. I returned to a happy boy, a spotless clean house, already changed sheets in the guest room and an already cleaned guest bathroom. This girl is a true servant and I appreciate her so much! Thank you, Dawnie. RoyBoy had a blast with "Dooney".
It was fun to go to the wedding because we were able to spend time with Roy's parents, sister and her husband, sisters-in-law and nieces and nephew. Before the wedding, we were able to get in some pool time and then off to the wedding we went. The reception was held at Roy's aunt's house and it was very laid back and relaxing. The kids loved seeing her horse.....
They danced to the Hokey Pokey (Caroline would not take off her sweater! It was making me hot!):
Caroline loved "babysitting" her cousin, Hannah:
She enjoyed dancing with Mommy and Daddy, too:
The Graham girls: me, Kendra, Jane, Cissie and Kristy:
Sarah Holt and William, dancing the first dance. I loved the back of her dress:
As they danced, all the little girls sat on a bench and watched so closely. It was cute:
When we came home, the kids took a quick nap and then Roy took us to go pick strawberries. We were a little too late and the fields were so empty! It was pathetic. I think we picked about 15 tiny strawberries before giving up! Next year, we'll have to go earlier:)
11 comments:
Whohoo! I'm always first to comment. You know who your #1 fan is. It's always fun to read your updates. The wedding looked fun. Caroline looked SO CUTE and SO GROWN UP with all her other cousins. You looked great too being almost half way through your pregnancy.
Love Jane's dress from what I could see in the picture. Stylin Nana!
Oh, and I forgot to comment on Dawn. She really is a servant and a good girl! I can't wait to use her services one of these days. :)
I am standing up clapping, AND at the same time raising my quart jar of water up in the air saying, "here here" to Dawn! Or am I supposed to say "cheers" to Dawn???? Anyhooo, Dawn is the BOMB!!!! Bomb, ba bomb bomb! That's her!
Wasn't it nice to just sit back and enjoy a wedding with out getting food rubbed in your nice dress or chasing after a child, or wiping a bottom? For some reason things are just easier for a bit with one less child, you get such a break!
Okay, now back to Dawn. Um, Dawn...next July around the 27th...um can you keep about 5 children for.....ehhh????...about 3 or 4 days????
I seriously can't get over Dawn. She's a gem for sure.
All you Graham girls look so beautiful!
I agree with Denise - life feels like a breeze when you are not worrying about a baby/toddler at your side. So glad you were able to enjoy your wedding weekend and that RoyBoy was in such good hands...that had to make you feel even more relaxed.
Oh, and I seriously can't believe you're almost halfway through your pregnancy...unbelievable.
Dawn.....you want to come take care of me for a while? My closet is bad and so it the children's room and the back room closet! I need help!
We really did have a wonderful time....thanks for keeping Roy Boy....We missed him but he was better off with you~for his mother's sake and his own sake?
Dolly you can't even see my dress but thanks! It was very comfy and at this stage in my life ... I like that!
I'm gonna have to start charging money! Hahahah!
You girls are too sweet with your comments. It is my pleasure!
Denny - absolutely will watch 5 children next July for 3 to 4 days. What is going on?
Jennifer - give me those twins! :) I've always wanted twins!
Jane - one of my favorite things to do is clean and declutter!
Donna - I'm so glad you had a good time - relaxing and enjoying yourselves. I can't wait to see the pictures on the wall! :)
Love you all!
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Oh - and Dolly - bring it! I'm all yours when you need me! It's time to bond with Mikey Blue Eyes!
Dawn is amazing!!! You are so sweet to point out all her helpfulness. I just love all you guys.
You look so beautiful Donna!!!
Well then you would have a ball at my house.....come on down!
Dawn, I am loving your top in the top picture. Aren't we about the same size??? Hint, hint, wink, wink. HA!
You are the BOMB!!!! What a blessing you are to your family. I am the adopted Reber sister like #16 or something so does that count? Can you fly to Texas and keep my kids while I get away and drown my sorrows. :) Purty please!!!!
The wedding looked so fun and festive. I'm glad you got to get away and have such a great time. Donna, I hope you abstained from the strong drink since you are with child.
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