Our Weekend!

Gorgeous Day to Tie the Knot!

  My friend Crystal got married this past Friday.  We met while completing our education degrees in University.  She asked me to be a part of her big day as a bridesmaid.  I was honoured to stand up there for her.  Thursday she asked the wedding party to meet at the Forks for the rehearsal.  After we did a successful run through I quickly came home to feed Abby, put her down for the night and then went out to find a pair of heels for the wedding.  Yes, I know I leave things to the last minute.  I decided on a nice pair that was a steal of a deal, $40.  

Sexy or what?!?

On Friday morning my sister and Derrick came over to babysit the girls while we went to the wedding. The ceremony started at 2 pm, it was extremely hot but thankfully it didn't rain like the forecast was predicting.  The ceremony took place at the Forks Historical Site, it over looked the river and the St. Boniface Basilica across the way.  Crystal looked gorgeous in her dress and her hair was beautiful!  Crystal and Ryan read each other their own vows and they were very touching.  They were so happy.  After the ceremony the wedding party went on to take photos with the bride and groom around the Forks and then over to the Legislative Building.  As we did pictures I had my sister drive and meet me at the Forks with Abby so I could breastfeed her.  It was quite funny as I sat in the car with my dress unzipped and Abby eating away.  You're probably thinking, why did she need to feed her, well glad you asked, I thought it would be too long to go from 12:30 pm when I last breastfed her until 1:30 am when I would probably arrive home from the wedding. So I asked my sister to bring her at around 3:30 pm the time I usually feed her anyways. That way I wouldn't be busting at the seams either.  I also had Kyle bring the breast pump to the reception and I pumped again around 7:30 when I usually feed her before bed.  It couldn't have worked out better.  She took the bottles my sister had given her as well before bed.  

I didn't trip and fall thank goodness!

Crystal with her mom and dad before walking down the aisle

Our friends Janeen, Matt and Ava

Kyle and I 

The reception was lots of fun.  Dinner was good, a buffet with lots of variety and delicious desserts.  I was able to enjoy a refreshing glass of Pinot Grigio after dinner.  They had a great photo booth that we could go and get pictures taken. We had a hoot taking funny photos with our friends through out the night.  We got home pretty late around 1:30 am so I was able to just stay up and feed Abby for her night feed.  That was our Friday.

Saturday Kyle and I cleaned up around the house.  Kyle had to finish putting up some drywall in the basement and organize it. Today we are having someone come and do the mudding and taping.  I cleaned up the main floor and played outside with Claire in the morning.  Kyle cut the grass in the back and front.  After we put both girls down for their nap I went to lay down for a nap as well.  I was still pretty tired from the night before.  We were invited to our friends Mark and Laura's for a BBQ so I decided to make Key Lime Pie and Rookie Cookies for dessert.  Once I was done baking the girls were up from their naps and we headed over to their house.  It was a gorgeous evening for a BBQ.  Claire had a great time playing with her little buddy Greyson.  Mark and Laura have a fun swing set in their backyard that they both loved swinging and climbing on.  We left by 8:00 to put both girls to bed. 

They are so cute together!

Greyson and Claire swinging away

Sunday Kyle left early for his flight to Vancouver.  He had a taxi pick him up at 5:30 am.  He was flying to Vancouver and then renting a car and driving up to Whistler for a work conference.  The girls and I stayed home.  We did our usual routine for the day,  breakfast, Abby went down for her morning nap and then before lunch we walked down to the park to play.  When I put both girls down for their afternoon nap I slept as well.  I guess I was still tired from Friday night.  My parents offered to come over and bring the girls and I dinner.  We had a nice visit with them and my dad cooked a yummy dinner for us.  Once the girls were in bed I worked on a couple sewing projects I started last week.  That will be a future post.  I love that I have time to get back into crafting.  Thanks to Abby and her successful sleep training I am able to do the things I love again.  

Fired up the sewing machine