The Whitelaws

I'll give fair warning that there are probably way too many pictures in this post, but it was so hard to choose! Friday, Oct. 1, wedding festivities began with a yummy and fun bridal lunch at Hickory Street!
Here's my Mom in the coral jacket, Jenna, and the back of my sister's head.
Jenna was so tired after the lunch that while we were asking for an early check in at the hotel, she made a comfy bed for herself on the hotel lobby couch!
Our little flower girl had a shaky start at the rehearsal, there were tears. It was all better when Daddy walked down the aisle with her.
Oct. 2nd Wedding Day! I love how Jenna has her arms poised out to the side while getting her sash tied. What a little princess!
A beautiful wedding party. Somehow, Ella, the other flower girl didn't make this shot.

When she got to the front, there were still flowers left in her basket. I tried to get her to sit with me but she insisted, "I still have some left!" So, she stood by me at the front and emptied them out handful by handful in one spot.
Ella did a great job too! She came down the aisle a little after Jenna. Poor girl had to pull herself together after getting ant bites while waiting.



Jenna could hardly wait for her turn to get on the dance floor. And she was enchanted with Leslie.

About a month late, but better late than never?

Tuesday, prior to my brother, Matt's wedding, Jenna and I went to Abilene. Because, how could we come for the wedding and not try to see all the people we love?! Tuesday morning, Jenna woke up at 3:50am! After trying to convince her to go back to sleep, I finally gave up - she was too excited to sleep! We left around 6:20am to make our flight and she chattered for the whole 30 minute drive to the airport! I wish I could remember some of the things she said because she was cracking us up!

We squeezed LOTS of visits in and still somehow didn't get to see everyone. Wade, Mollie, and Mattie were great to let us stay with them. Jenna and Mattie were fast friends (even though they couldn't quite remember each others' names for the first two days)!
A good friend, a comfy couch, and juice with a cool straw. What else do you need?!
Wednesday morning, we had a play date with our dear neighbors. Mallory and Jenna started back right where we left off almost a year and a half ago. We enjoyed meeting Madison, Mallory's new sister and talking about their new brother that's due in Jan!
Wednesday evening, was supposed to be a dinner with the Spauldings and Youngs, but alas, one of the Young's young ones was sick. So, Mollie, Mattie, Jenna, and I had a girls dinner. When we came back, the little girls put on their pretty dresses for some dancing! (See "Jenna & Mattie 10-10" videos.)
Thursday morning, we went to Mattie's Grandmother's house for a little playtime. Check out the amazing playhouse Mattie has at her Grandmother's!
Jenna was literally in tears when we had to leave. But, not for long because we went to have lunch with Mrs. Charlotte. At lunch, we happened to run into the Trietschs, Ratliffs, Teels, and Laura just by chance!
After a good nap on Thursday, we went to visit our friend Anna. Then it was off to dinner with our friends Dawne and Charlie. Then a quick visit with family that had just arrived for the wedding. We got back in time for one last super fun bath with Mattie and a picture to commemorate our fun time. Whew!

31 weeks at my brother Matt & Leslie's Wedding. It was gorgeous and so much fun. We had a blast! More about that and my fun trip with Jenna someday . . .