Shannon & Kyle 8/23/08

We were down in Ohio this last 4 days for Shannon and Kyle's wedding. They had a perfect day, a little warm but no humidty so it was good. We all had alot of fun, especially Miss Jillian. She was a dancing princess!! She had a big job- walking down the aisle- not easy for a almost 2 year old. She did pretty good at rehersal, then the day of the wedding she was very excited to start walking till the couple in front of us walked and she saw the crowd of people. A little crying but she pulled it together and walked down with mom and dad. She also did not want to sit by grammy, she decided to have daddy hold her the whole ceremony. Least she was quiet! The ceremony was beautiful, Aunty Shannon was a stunning bride. Jillian thinks she looked like a movie star. Kyle was handsome too of course! Her favorite part was all the butterflies that everyone released when shannon and kyle walked out. Then, mommy and daddy got some alone time on the trolley ride- it was alot of fun. We headed to the reception and the party really started! We had a great dinner and some dancin'. Miss Jillian also found a fish pond in the atrium- so she was pretty obsessed with the fishes- she alternated between dancing and fish gazing. Little flower girl made it to about 9pm- than passed out till 830am next day. We had a great time down in ohio- a little stressful with a unpredictable 2 year old- I just worried about her screaming or throwing a fit during the vows- stuff that didnt happen thank goodness! We have never been to wedding with a kid before- usually we just sit back and enjoy - alot different with a baby- girl! Never packed a diaper bag and my "evening" purse for the same occasion! Running upstairs after dinner to change a mud butt, in my bridesmaid dress and heels, it really occurred to me- Yes, you are a mom! So, we hope the Ruhe's have a fabulous honeymoon and a lifetime of happiness!!! We Love you both- thanks for letting us a be a part of your day!!!