She Did It!!!!

She did it! She walked down the aisle like a big girl! Boopy was an adorable little flower girl. Not that I'm biased at all. Seriously though, she made us so proud. After the rehearsal on Friday, I was a bit skeptical that she'd actually go down the aisle. She had played shy and didn't really want to leave my side. At the rehearsal dinner she warmed back up and showed to true crazy super good eater self. Big boy was super as usual.

As for the wedding on Saturday, I took Boopy to get her hair done by the lady that does mine. I had picked up cute bobby pins with rhinestones and made ribbons out of extra flowers from the parts of her dress that head to be trimmed off due to it being too long. She looked adorable! We did all pictures before the ceremony which I think helped Boopy warm up to everyone even more. She did so good, doing everything I asked of her. I think she's a little used to me and a camera, don't you think!

She adores her "Auntie" Jen!

A beautiful wedding party!

As for the ceremony, she walked down the aisle after a small confusion where she tried to go around the chairs along the outside. The wedding coordinator helped guide her back to the center where she walked down until she saw Papa in the second row and she ran too him. At least she made it down!! At the reception both she and Big Boy did beautifully. They played and danced with everyone! They really did so good especially considering that both Papa and I were up taking pictures and busy with wedding stuff. They were such troopers. Big Boy even fell asleep around 10 pm in the dance area after dancing and dancing and dancing! Boopy, our little night owl, well, she didn't want to stop dancing! She would have been content to stay dancing all night had we not pulled her away to go home. As it was we left at 10:45 and they only had the wedding site booked until 11! Needless to say our little party animals sleep wonderfully! Big Boy our early riser woke somewhere between 7:30 and 8:00. Boopy actually sleep until 10am!! She has never slept that late! Overall, we are so proud of them both and so happy and honored that our family could be a part of Jenn & Chris's wedding!

Picture Catchup - Round 2

Obon Festival!

For many many years my dear friend Jennifer (otherwise known as Auntie Jenn to my kids and one of Boopy's godmothers) has danced in the Japanese Buddhist Obon Festival. For many many years we've mentioned to Jenn that we would love to come support her and watch the dancing. For many many years we've only found out about the festival AFTER it occurred. This year however, her fiance sent us girlfriends a link to watch Jenn on the local morning news promoting the festival This year, we knew the date BEFORE the festival took place. So...this year, we took it upon ourselves to surprise Jenn. Little did we know, however, that we would be the ones surprised. This year, Jenn wasn't dancing! She had a wedding to attend! Regardless, my friend Anne, her kids, Russell & Lindsay, and Aunt Kat (who was in town to watch the kids for us) all had a great time visiting with Jenn's parents and sister and joining in on the festivities. And yes, we will be sure that we know the date ahead of time next year AND that Jenn will be dancing!

It ended up being a beautiful Saturday night. Definitely still summer temperatures (hot!) but a nice breeze picked up as the sun began to set giving beautiful lighting for a beautiful festival!

Big Boy and Boopy both tried out the chopsticks at dinner. Big Boy actually did pretty good even using just one hand for a couple of bites. Unfortunately I didn't get a great picture of him using them. Boopy on the otherhand, tried, but found it much easier to use both hands. Uncle Five should be proud of them!

The temple. All ready for the dancing.

The kids sweet talked Russell & Lindsay into some of their game coupons and joined in the kids activities. Thanks Russell & Lindsay!

Showing of their prizes.

Boopy getting a better view on Aunt Kat's shoulder and hugging mama.

They had lead dancers up on stage and then everyone danced around in a large track like circle around it. Beautiful!

Boopy, being the dancing queen that she is, had fun dancing along.

Lindsay got brave and joined Jenn's sister, Kim out in the dancing arena when they invited anyone in the audience to join in. I'm sure had Auntie Jenn been there, Boopy would have been out there too. Maybe next year!