Wedding Weekend #1

We left early Friday morning to drive to Indianapolis for my brother-in-law's wedding. The kids did a fabulous job on the the trip! 

It cracked me up to look back and see Lily like this. :) She was watching Charlotte's Web.

We got to the hotel a couple hours before time to go to the rehearsal, so the kids enjoyed burning off some energy by jumping on the beds and running around the room.

The kids were so worn out Friday night. They fell asleep in separate beds and then I moved Levi into bed with Lily. They slept great all night.

Jacob was a groomsman, so he had to leave pretty early Saturday morning (the wedding was at 11:30). It was nice to not have to rush to get the kids ready and out the door early. L&L played quietly and Asher took a short nap.

My sweet boys. Yes, I made the ties. They are so easy!

Joseph and Audrey after the ceremony.

Asher and Grammie.

Levi has a special bond with Uncle Joseph. So sweet!

The reception was a big sit down meal at a country club (not what we are really used to down here in the south. Ha!). Jacob sat at the head table with all the wedding party and the kids and I sat with some of our family. The kids did pretty well for about an hour, but then they were done for. I ended up taking them back to the hotel early, so we missed the speeches, cutting the cake, etc. I hated to miss, but I knew the kids needed naps.

Sure enough, they were all out within 10 minutes of getting back to the hotel. I spent a nice afternoon drinking hot tea and reading. :)

We packed up and left on Sunday morning. I posted this picture with the caption - It's time to go home, all momma's clothes have baby food on them. Ha.

Sweet Levi had been struggling with allergies while we were there and he started coughing/gagging/throwing up because his mucous was so thick. It was not a fun ride home, but we finally made it home Sunday evening. 

Sweet Asher on the drive home.

Asher's first birthday was yesterday. We didn't do a whole lot other than sing happy birthday to him since we are momma is running around like a crazy person unpacking and getting ready to leave on Thursday to head to South Carolina for my brother's wedding. We're going to have a little party for him once all the wedding crazies are over. 

I would really appreciate your prayers this week with all I have to do to get ready to leave, but also that the kids would be easy on the trip since Jacob isn't able to go (because of previously scheduled work) and I'm in the wedding. I'm thankful my brother is going to drive for me, and my babysitter is going to help me with the kids, but it's all still a little overwhelming.