Wedding Plans....

Right after Henry's birthday party we headed over to my parents' house for a very special "meeting" with our friends Dave & Bonnie. They are getting married in February and planned a very special way of asking the kids if they would be in their wedding as Flower Girl and Ring Bearer. The kids LOVE "Uncle" Dave and have come to love Bonnie too!

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While Gabe was out playing with their friend Griffin across the street, Kate was asked to come sit inside with Dave & Bonnie to read a story. They read a really cute book all about being a Flower Girl. I could tell Kate was getting a little nervous...and also very excited!

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At the end of the story Bonnie asked Kate if she would be the Flower Girl in their wedding,

and Kate very excitedly said, YES!!!!

Next up...Gabe!

Kate was sent outside to play and Gabe came in to read a story.

I have to tell you how it all happened though because it was pretty funny...and SO Gabe! When Gabe was first asked to leave so that Kate could have time alone with Dave & Bonnie, he cried and got all upset, wanting to stay with Dave. Then, when he ran inside, as instructed by Kate, and was asked to sit with Dave and Bonnie for a story, he cried again! This time because he wanted to play and build a snake trap with Griffin. Some days you just can't win with Gabe! He may not be as hyper as Kate, but he sure can be more difficult! Anyway, I knew Dave & Bonnie didn't invision this, so I had to give in and let Gabe have an extra 10 minutes outside with Griffin while we waited in the house. Eventually he came running in and was ready to read. This time he was all smiles....
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Dave read an equally cute book to Gabe about a ring bearer and then they asked him if he would be the ring bearer in their wedding. I don't think Gabe fully grasps his role like Kate does, but he was still excited and said, "Yes!"

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We are so excited for Dave & Bonnie and can't wait to be a part of their wedding on February 18, 2012!!! My parents are marrying them, Jon is a groomsman, Kate is the Flower Girl, Gabe is the Ring Bearer, and 3 1/2 weeks from my due date, I will be Shamu! :) LOL! It's going to be a great weekend!!!!