Catherine and Kirk's Wedding

My cousin Catherine married Kirk in Indianapolis on August 20th. When we found out the date Chris and I were not exactly sure how we were going to handle this one with our young family. I really wanted the girls to go to meet many family members, but also because I knew they would have a ball dancing. We decided after running through many options that I would take the three girls and he would stay home with Vaughn. The logistics of bringing a 2 month old who was still waking up to eat and often crying at night was going to be too much in a small hotel room. Chris stayed home with Vaughn and the girls, Busia, Papa and I hit the road to Indy. We had a suite which worked out really great. It was still a small space for three almost 2 yr olds and three adults. My parents stayed with us the first night and then Auntie Ang stayed the second night.

We got in around 5 and ordered room service which was OK, my Dad headed to the rehearsal dinner while my Mom and I got the girls settled. Overall it was great, Taylor had a little trouble getting down, so she got a few extra snuggles with Busia. We had a hilarious moment as we were getting ready for bed, Brooke kept dropping the sippy cups into their pack n plays so I was telling her to stop and in true Brooke form she held the cup over the side staring right at me and then she yelled "SORRY" and dropped it in! She is a stinker!

Brooke with all the sippy cups!!!
Taylor unwilling to sleep, gets extra snuggles from Busia
In the morning we met one of my dearest friends from college for breakfast with her husband and 3 month old daughter. Then back to the hotel to to attempt naps. That took awhile, but I knew they needed something to make it through the wedding and reception. They managed to get a good hour and a half in which was great.
Alison and Charlotte
Brooke watching Mom get ready...she looks like such a big girl
The wedding was at 5:00pm and it was gorgeous. Catherine was a stunning bride and everyone looked amazing!!! The girls were great, except that Brooke was drilling holes in my lap with her gas which did not smell good and Taylor began singing the ABCs during the ceremony. It was actually quite cute, and didn't disturb things too much. I also made the mistake of giving them their mini sesame street books, so they began blurting out "Elmo". Oops!

The girls were great at dinner playing in the ketchup and honey mustard that was served with their chicken nuggets, they were a mess! Then the music began and they did not stop until I had to make the call at 10:15. I couldn't believe how well they did going four hours past their bedtime. I love special occasions like this when the rules and tight schedule we normally follow goes out the window. I know they had a great time and they sure were entertaining. It was a wonderful night and we were all beat and slept like rocks!

Catherine dancing with Syd, others dancers in the back drop
Auntie Ang looking gorgeous with TaylorSyd and MomTaylor and Papa dancingSunday morning we headed over to my Aunt's house for a delicious brunch. The girls again had a great time with all the family. Brooke even decided to start going up to people and taking their shoes off their feet so she could have a little fun.

Kirk playing with Taylor
Brooke stealing my cousin Elaine's shoesMy cousin Laura and Syd