The Friends' Wedding

Tonight we celebrated our newly wedded Friends (Steve's last name and what Brett calls him). We did not bring the kids to the Catholic ceremony, but sure did party it up at the reception! As I was trying to prep Brady for the event I told him that he and Daddy would be wearing suits. He responded, "We gonna splash, Mommy!" It took me a minute to realize that he thought I meant bathing suits and that we were going swimming at the wedding. ha!

I'm bummed that I didn't get any good pictures of the four of us again. There was just too much going on and too much fun to be had! We did take a few at the hotel before we left (but Brett was already at the ceremony then) and I'm not thrilled with them. argh. We could not have had any cuter subjects...they could've been a tad bit more cooperative though. Sylvie wasn't looking at the camera and by the time it was my turn with the kids, Brady was "done." oh well. :(

I love how they are looking at each other here. :)

A.dor.a.ble

Brady's meal of chicken nuggets, fries, and fruit were served to him on a silver platter...literally. That's what the classy highchair looked like. It was awesome!

We told Brady there would be cake at the wedding so of course he assumed it was someone's birthday...you know, b/c that's when you have cake. When we went to congratulate the happy couple, we asked Brady what he had to tell Uncle Steve. He replied, "Happy Birthday to you!" :) The reception was a Blast! It was SO much fun for me to have a willing dance partner all night long...especially one who thought I was a Mirror Ball Trophy winner (DWTS reference) just b/c I would jump and spin with him. Too Much Fun! We Loved it! We danced All Night Long...and I didn't stop to take any pictures. Good thing Papa got a few before I passed sleeping Sylvie to him. Thanks Papa!

Here's a few (low resolution) from the wedding photographer-




Whew! What a great party!

Children's Museum

After a crazy late start (!) and brunch with the Ranjithans, Brett went to do his groomsmen business while the kids, the grandparents, and I went to the Providence Children's Museum, which was a short walk from our hotel. It was SO COOL!

We stuck fabric pieces in to these tubes, closed the vents, and watched the forced air shoot the pieces through the maze before launching them out. How fun!

A giant water table...probably could've stayed here the entire time

Until we saw the Tonkas and pretend rocks...then we could've stayed here the entire time

Of course all ladders had appeal

Playing blocks with Grandma

Working on what they called the "I-way" :)

Being a Sea Captain and then a Cyclist...
it was a busy day indeed!

Sylvie hung out patiently while her brother played. Doesn't she look so cute in her summer outfit and sunglasses?

The 'Tel

We arrived in Providence this afternoon. Brady was very excited all day yesterday and today about going to "the 'tel" (hotel). He enjoyed the view from our 'tel room. I can only imagine what that smooshed nose against the glass and that little body 10 stories up looked like from the outside though. :)

After lunch, Brett went to the wedding rehearsal while the grandparents, the kids, and I went to the 'tel pool. Sylvie and I watched as Grandma and Papa were transformed to swim instructors for a willing little guppy. Then Sylvie and I went upstairs to get ready for the rehearsal dinner while the grandparents stayed at the pool and squeezed out what remained of Brady's toddler energy.

An early nap in the car (from 11 AM- 1 PM) and the physically exhausting swimming lessons (complete with jumping in and going Underwater for the first time!) made for one sleepy Brady. All kinds of attention from wedding guests at the rehearsal dinner and over-stimulation made for one sleepy Sylvie. Keeping our family organized and getting up to feed Sylvie made for one sleepy Mommy. Delicious food and drink and partying with his high school buds until 1 AM made for one sleepy Daddy. We all slept in until 10:20 the next morning!!!! Unheard of...but totally awesome!

At the Carwash

After dropping Daddy off at the bus stop this morning, we went through the carwash. Brady thought it was the coolest thing. He kept shouting, "AGAIN!" and laughing hysterically as the brushes went by. When it was over, he kept asking, "One more time Mommy? One more last time!?" (That's what he says when we tell him something is "the last time.")

We're off beginning our weekend trip to Rhode Island this evening for Steve and Michelle's wedding.

Our Kids

Daddy captured these moments of our little people hanging out together today- SO sweet!