Alabama Bound

Several of Josh's extended family members live in Alabama and when one of his cousins got married in Auburn in January, we were so excited to take a little mini-cation and see the fam. It was Brooks' first time to meet many of them. We took a couple days off of work and had a fabulous weekend.

The cousins waiting patiently for us to check the luggage.

We flew into Birmingham so I got a chance to catch up with one of my dear friends, Catherine, while we were there. We miss you in Texas, Catherine!

Brooks didn't stay long at the rehearsal dinner but he got to meet Aunt Beverly, the beautiful mother of the groom.

Josh was an usher and this is him "ushering" us in before the wedding, aka, me following him snapping pictures while he politely asked me to sit down like everyone else. :)

Do not be deceived by this charming little angel in white. See that satin bow with the garland hanging on the pew? Well....

Just before the blushing bride emerged down the aisle, B decided to latch on and throw it in the floor. This picture is us in the waiting room in the lobby after we quietly (as possible) made our exit. See the look of accomplishment in his eyes? :) **** but really, for a seven month old at a wedding, he did great...who said that the garland wasn't a toy???

The handsome brothers at the reception.

Story. The sister and two sisters in law all (separately I might add) decided to wear red to the wedding. The babysitter for the little ones said to me, "I just love the red bridesmaids dresses!" Caroline and my dress were actually the exact same. Everybody loves red, right?!

I love this picture of the cousins in their Sunday best.

The day after the wedding, we relaxed at Josh's aunt and uncle's place and B made himself right at home with the princesses. They don't look too amused that a boy is invading their party. :)

How do I say no to this look? I don't. :)

All bundled up in the airport ready to head back home!

Since the last time we flew, he was so much more aware of his surroundings. This was his position for a majority of the flight...when he wasn't pulling up on the seat-back in front of him or peeking at AnnMarie through the seats behind us. :) What a fun weekend.