Wedding Weekend

We had a busy past weekend as my longest and closest friend got married.  Erin and I have known each other since we were 4 years old and have remained best friends throughout the years.  She got married in Ames on Sunday at Reiman Gardens and the wedding was beautiful! Hot...but beautiful :).  I spent Saturday up in Ames for the afternoon wedding rehearsal, bridal shower, and rehearsal dinner.  Which meant Isabelle had a whole Daddy Day on Saturday!  I definitely missed her as I had never been away from her for that long but I knew she would have a fun time with Kevin!  Needless to say, I may have picked her up sleeping from her crib when I got home Saturday night, as I needed some cuddle time with my little girl!

The Rehearsal

High School friends: Kristi, Stacey, Shannon, Erin, Molly, Me

The shower at Erin's parents house

Opening her gifts....Mrs. Del Val

Best Buddies: Me and Erin

Isabelle on Daddy Day...with her spiky hairdo courtesy of her sunhat! So cute!

Sunday all three of us drove up to Ames for the wedding and dinner afterwards.  Isabelle did so good!  Since the wedding was outside we were lucky there was a shaded area where Kevin could sit with Isabelle during the ceremony to keep her out of the sun.  When the ceremony was over it was time for Isabelle's nap so Kevin drove her around in the car while she got her much needed sleep.  After the nap she was ready to eat at the reception and enjoyed her food we had brought her, as well as her first taste of mashed potatoes from our plate! Isabelle LOVED walking around the whole reception and smiling at those she walked by.  She was such a good little girl and enjoyed meeting many new friends. 

The beautiful bride

Love the yellow shoes

Part of the wedding party

Isabelle at the reception

Congratulations Erin! I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

And just for fun......a close up of Isabelle's bottom teeth!  During lunch!