Our "weekend" actually started on Wednesday when two more of our best peeps flew in from AZ. We really enjoyed Shawn and Lisa. It had been forever since we were able to chat face to face and we loved every minute of it. It didn't take Silas long at all to warm up. He was being his normal crazy self in no time.
Silas actually picked up a few more phrases this week as well. His favorite thus far has been "Cain poot?" Yes, he is already blaming the dog for his wind. He is such a boy. Now we frequently hear "Hold on" or "awesome". He has learned the sign for "potty" as we are trying to board the potty train here at Casa Bridges. However, if you ask him if he needs to use the potty, a firm no is given in response. All this potty talk has made him quite obsessive. He was convinced that "Shawn poop" in the koi pond. First I must say this is a total untruth, and second, I have no idea why he was enthralled with poor Shawn's bowels.
Anyway...here are some pictures from our weekend.
Friday night the festivities began. The wedding was held at this beautiful lodge It started with the rehearsal. Silas thoroughly enjoyed running up and down the sidewalks to the lodge.
Shawn and Lisa stand in the crowd behind Ashley and Joe during Ed's speech at the Dinner.
Silas & I went back to the room to chill after dinner. The room was very nice, but lacked a television. ( I know, poor us.) So, we broke out the laptop and watched Beebo and Nemo.
Saturday was a beautiful day. Sie and I played on the grounds while Daddy did groomsman stuff. You will notice that no outfit is complete with out his favorite ball cap. It is rare that the cap is worn without his sunglasses.
Joe had a plethora of photographers in attendance. Even his groomsmen were packing cameras. Needless to say, this wedding was well documented.
Silas was a little unsure of the crowd so Momma strapped him in the mei tai that Nanna made for us.
Everyone had a fantastic time at the reception. Steven was still long enough for a photo opt.
Silas had to make frequent trips to check on the fish in the pond. There was a frog that he always scared away as well.
In preparation for this wedding, I have been dancing with Silas for weeks. He could have cared less. I could entice him with a round of ring around the rosies, but that was as far as it went. Ashley's dad announced that the band would have to wrap up soon due to a city ordinance. Steven decided it was time for a family dance. He grabbed Silas and I followed them to the dance floor. Yet again, Silas wasn't the least bit excited. I tried holding him and he still wasn't in to it. He wanted down. I thought "great, just great, now I'll get to chase him in front of all these people." Then something magical happened. I stood him on the dance floor. He looked at me with a twinkle in his eye, clapped his little hands, and spun in a circle. Then my sweet boy dropped it like it was hot!! I don't know if it was the Prince song that was playing, or the orange and white checkerboard floor he was on, but all of the sudden-dancing was in his blood! I was so proud!
Sie-Guy #1; Joe-Joe #1
What can I say the boy LOVES him!
After his dancing debut, Silas and I retired for the night. Sunday we had to pack up and go home. Silas had other plans. He kept unpacking and halting the process the only way he knew how.
We decided to finally come home. Silas flirted with Lisa on the back deck between finger painting and reading with Shawn.
Monday was a holiday, so that meant no work for me. I had one more day to spend with my family. We remembered Silas' pool from last year and thought it was a good time to re-introduce it to him. He wasn't too sure at first, but he is our water baby. It was amazing to see the difference in him compared to last year. I have to say when he wears that cap correctly he sports it like Papa.
It was an awesome weekend. Reconnecting with old friends is truly priceless. Sharing that experience with Silas made it even better.
4 comments:
What a fun time! I'm so proud of Silas for gettin down on the dancefloor. He's gonna be a heartbreaker ;-)
Hi Erika! I'm so glad you found me. It's such a great thing to reconnect~ I love blogs :) I've got yours marked now so that I can keep up with you guys. Your little one is adorable. Thanks for the comment on New Orleans. Being down there almost made me wish I had no other responsibilities and could just stay down there and help for awhile. It's nice to get a comment from someone that shares the same love of New Orleans as I do! Take care!
Looks like the weekend was a blast! Si is adorable in his cool hat:-) I thoroughly enjoyed all the great pics! Hope we can catch up when you head this way...
Me too! I think the reunion is in McCrory that Saturday and we are flying out Sunday morning. Hopefully I can see you all that Thursday or Friday! I'd love to meet the kiddos!
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