Stephanie's Wedding

Two weeks ago, we headed to San Antonio, TX for Stephanie's wedding. On Friday (the day before the wedding), I hosted a Bridal Luncheon for the women of the two families and Steph's good friends. We ate at Los Patios, which had beautiful courtyards and landscaping for pictures. Unfortunately, the weather was cold and wet, but we ventured outside anyway.


Stephanie (center) and her bridesmaids


Stephanie was in my bridal party almost 6 years ago


Gabi and Daddy playing in our hotel room


Gabi (the flowergirl) and Matthew (the ring bearer)
met at the rehearsal dinner


A brief moment at the rehearsal dinner with Bella sitting sweetly


Gabi being shy and sticking with Daddy


Bella laughing at dinner
Michael did just as he was told and dressed Gabi and had her at the wedding location when the women of the bridal party were supposed to arrive. However, we bridesmaids arrived not yet dressed, so Michael had extra time that he had to entertain Gabi around the muddy grounds and keep her clean. He did a great job. (It helps that Gabi is our proper child who dislikes getting dirty.)


Painting my toenails to match my bouquet


Gabi walking on each stepping stone


Gramma Jane made Gabi's flowergirl dress and basket


Flowergirl in the garden


Basket pose


Gabi walking down the aisle


The ceremony
(Gabi wandered between me, the junior bridesmaid, and Daddy's chair.)


The bridal party (plus ushers)


I was disappointed that the photographer
sent Gabi away before this bridesmaid shot.
The wedding was beautiful despite the weather. We enjoyed a wonderful evening of dancing and chatting and celebrating. The girls stayed up late and behaved very well. It was fun to see them all dressed up.


Gabi joined us for the couples' dance


High school friends: Sydney, Melissa, and Lori


Bella and Grampa eating fruit


Gramma Jane and Grampa with a tired Annabelle


Bella's demure pose


Princess Annabelle


Pondering Gabi's stickers


Gabi became instant friends with Mackensie, the junior bridesmaid.


Mackensie and Gabi dancing


Bella dancing with the big girls


Bella so proud of being able to dance with the big kids


Bella resting by the window


Bella dancing with Daddy


Bella asking to dance more using her dance sign


Sydney, Stephanie, Melissa, and Lori


Jason and Stephanie's midnight exit through a tunnel of sparklers
Gramma Jane and Grampa drove the girls back to Dallas that night so they wouldn't have to ride so long in the car the next day. They met up with us for lunch to return our daughters on our way through Dallas.


Gabi blowing a dandilion


Uncle Brian helping Bella blow a dandilion


Goodbye hug for Grampa