Big long awaited day! Brady, my baby brother, finally tied the not with his girl, Valerie. Valerie has been to our family gatherings and vacays for the past 3 years...so she already feels like family! (And she hasn't run away screaming after sharing a house with all 18 of us!) Our family has been SO excited for this day! The wedding was in Austin, on a tented patio overlooking the beautiful hillside. The day was sunny and cool...beautiful!
I was so busy talking to sweet Cannon that I didn't even notice that Brooklyn jumped up to give Mimi a hug and Brady was walking her down the aisle. Pretty sweet moment, but oooops!
My dad has performed all 4 wedding of his kiddos. Pretty cool!
Valerie looked beautiful and Brady looked super handsome!
Nothing sweeter than hearing two people pledge their lives to one another in good times or bad til death due them part. Even sweeter being just 2 weeks after burying our grandfather who was married to his bride for 72 years!
Mr. & Mrs. Brady Gibbs
Arn't they so cute?!
Showing off his new ring!
The food was all delicious! The table were set beautifully. Valerie had little goodie bags filled with activities at each of the kids seats. And the kids were all served plates with kid friendly food. So thoughtful! Above and beyond touches!
The kids broke the dance floor down for about 2 hours straight!
Such an awesome Aunt and Uncle!
Daddy and B breaking it down on the dance floor!
Although I didn't see much of it because I was busy chasing this little guy around!!
Who me? Yes you!!!
Full-disclosure: These pics were taken at our house when we first got the suit.
Glad I took them then because he was WAYYYY too busy to stop and get a pic at the wedding
Uncle Brady told us ahead of time that the get-away car would be parked outside and that we could sneak some photos if we wanted...G thought that was a SUPERB idea!
Aunt Natalie managed to slow him down long enough for a pic!
Worked up a sweat! Taking a break!
We were sat at the same table as Valerie's Dad. Eddie and I were off tending to the other 2 kids, so he stepped up to be her buddy and I only know because I found them like this! So sweet!
Beautiful, perfect day!!
And 5 minutes after the wedding?
We had a blast at the rehersal dinner too! Once again...pretty much just chasing the G-man around (and occasionally glancing up to make sure we still had the other 2) so I didn't manage a SINGLE pic of the kids in their cute little outfits. Here is one my sister got of Gibson and Lawson...sweet cousins!!
The other interesting part of this whole weekend was the sleeping arrangement. The 5 of us were all in 1 room for the first time ever!! We've almost been in that situation before, but usually there is a little closet or bathroom or something where we can fit the pack-n-play for Gibson. No such luck here!
Night 1: I had the girls quietly watch the IPAD in the dark until Gibson fell asleep. (Yes, I'm super-grossed out about the girls laying on the floor of this hotel...desperate times, people.)
Night 2: Much better plan...sent Eddie and the girls down to have fun in Mimi's room until Gibson was safely asleep. They had a blast with the photo booth props leftover from the wedding!
All in all, great fun family wedding weekend!!
