First, we enjoyed the Texas heat at the park. Shorts are still a rarity in Idaho at this time of year, but the air definitely felt thicker in Texas, too. He always enjoys being outside, but was specifically requesting car rides this trip. I guess Houston's highways were a fascinating spectacle compared to the usual Idaho "traffic".
A pre-wedding bath courtesy of Oma
The traditional tea ceremony for family at the bride's house
The rehearsal dinner's now traditional nearly-wed shoe game (answering relationship questions using each other's shoes)
Although blurry, a father-son pic in their suits. So handsome!
Eating snacks and playing with Grandad pre-ceremony. I did have to chase Owen down and remove him from the wedding stage twice during our brief time in the pews before the music started! Thankfully, he was pretty quiet and interested once he saw Daddy and Uncle Dan up front. Also, Uncle Q helped to keep him entertained with his cars once he started to get antsy. The only outburst was a "Daddy!" once he saw Daddy head down the aisle after the bride and groom.
Coloring with Oma and Aunt Loni during the reception
Warming up the dancing crowd during dinner
The footage is a little grainy, but we did capture Owen showing off his dance moves at the reception, and he kept his clothes on! Our table was right next to the DJ and the dance floor, and he took advantage as soon as he'd downed his kiddie fries and cantaloupe dinner. (He's still not a fan of chicken in any form.) Funny aside, he seemed both intrigued and a little scared of Jenn's dress whenever she came around. He kept his eyes on it and stayed one step ahead of her! :)
Being chased by Miss Helena
Owen snuck in to stand beside the bride and groom during the best man's toast. He was holding his sippy cup and said "cheers" to the happy couple on the dance floor. I didn't get a picture of it, but I hope one of the photographers did! It was so cute.
Dancing with Daddy at the end of the night. When I got the next song, he was spinning slower and slower until he looked up at me and said, "night night?" Poor guy had given it his all and was ready to turn in, so we obliged.
Family pictures just before we hopped in the car to head to the airport. Notice the cute shoulder, Uncle Dan! He's a natural.
cute!! where did you get his tux? rental? we're trying to figure out what to do for elliott at kirk's wedding next month.
ReplyDeletelove the dancing!!
Hey Ruby! Just saw this comment - hope it's not too late. It's actually not a tux, but one of those 4-piece ensembles (no jacket) you can get from a department store. There were a lot out for Easter at the time we got his. Good luck!
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