Tuesday and Wednesday I was in Detroit for client meetings.
Thursday morning we left for Austin, to prepare for Michelle's wedding on Friday. Thursday night was the rehearsal dinner. The wedding venue was Texas Old Town in Kyle - real nice place, but outside, and hot. They had a shaded area so it could have been worse. It was really a beautiful venue. Rehearsal dinner was at Texas Reds in San Marcos. Man, that place hasn't changed in 15 years. And it looks it. But the food was still good. Me and Steph had to give toasts. We rocked it out. My dad did a good job, too. Mark even stood up and said some words. We all represented the Cearley side well.
Friday was a crazy day to say the least. Girls went for manis/pedis mid-morning. Then, they all left mid-afternoon to get ready for the wedding, leaving me and Kyle to baby duty. It didn't hit me, everything that I needed to do to get them ready (snacks, clothes, baths, etc..), until late in the afternoon. I ended up waking the boys up - they weren't happy. But we made it in time. Gracie got ready with Steph and the girls. The boys got ready with me. And we all strolled out at about 5:30 to start the ushering (me and Mark, with the boys' help).
Everyone looked so happy and beautiful. Steph was stunning. Gracie was adorable. Michelle looked fantastic. Damon cried (I'm really happy for both of them). Michelle was at peace the whole time.
The kids danced and ate (it did get hairy for awhile) and lasted till about 10:00.
Then, today, we had a small birthday party for Gracie at one of mom and Kyle's friend's houses. They have a great, little swimming pool and it was perfect. Cheri and Raymond. Mom and Kyle. Dad. Mark and Hayli. Mary Catherine and Eric. Colleen and Rex. And kids. Gracie loved it. She didn't want to leave, of course. But we had to get back to Dallas for another birthday party tomorrow.
Tomorrow, we'll have the neighborhood party.
Then, on Monday, I go to the dentist for a deep clean. Joy.
We are truly blessed. Even though I have to get my teeth cleaned like that.
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