Amy and Ray's Wedding Weekend

We had a busy couple of days as Kevin's older sister Amy got married to Ray on Saturday in Des Moines.  It was a wonderful weekend and we couldn't be happier for the two of them.
Friday evening, Kevin had the wedding rehearsal and Isabelle and I met up at the rehearsal dinner at Noodle Zoo in downtown Des Moines East Village.  I had never been there before and I must say it looked beautiful inside.  Isabelle had a great time seeing everyone and especially enjoyed walking around (although I don't think she was too fond of her socks I made her wear to keep her feet clean :)   Isabelle and I had to cut the evening short as it was past her bedtime, so we headed out early.  As Kevin was walking us to our car we realized we hadn't taken any pictures at the actual rehearsal dinner.  So here are some of us outside Noodle Zoo!

Classy black socks :)

Our attempt at a last minute family photo with a very tired little girl :)

Saturday the wedding ceremony was at 4:30 at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church.  The ceremony was beautiful and Amy looked beautiful as well (I loved her dress!)  Ray and Amy wrote their own vows from the heart, which made the ceremony even more special.  Isabelle did great at the ceremony (despite me having to wake her up from her nap to make it on time) and made sure she let out several happy screams to daddy up front to make sure he saw her, which of course he did!

 

Isabelle and Uncle Dan

Our little family

After the church was cleared, Isabelle was a big helper crawling down the aisle and picking up the flower petals!

Isabelle with the flower girls (and her newest cousins) Elaina and Emily

The reception was at The State Historical Museum which was actually right next to the church.  Isabelle enjoyed her dinner I brought from home of spaghetti and meatballs and green beans with rice.  She LOVED crawling up the carpeted stairs over and over and over again!  As soon as she got to the top I would take her down again and up she would go!  Isabelle started getting very tired after dinner so I made an early exit to get her to bed. 

Isabelle with her Aunt Amy and now Uncle Ray!

Holding on tightly to Elly!

Grandma and Isabelle

Me and my munchkin

Sleepyhead

We finished the weekend off with brunch and gift opening at the newlyweds home on Sunday.  Congratulations to Amy and Ray Seidelman!  We had a wonderful weekend celebrating you!