Lovebirds
OK, so for those of you who are confused....Larry & Sandra have been legally married for well over a year. The plan was always to have the reception/church celebrations later that year (2013) when we could all join them. Then Zoey came, and Dad got sick, and it just got pushed back.
Basically, Life happened.
So they finally picked a date and we got to celebrate!!
June 13, 2015!
It was an outstanding party and celebration. Our families and cultures blended and there was lots of self-proclaimed "spanglish" going on. And let's be real, I was the token "white girl" in the bridal party. I totally had to ask for translations so I knew what was going on! I learned a few new things, too ;)
Daughter, Sister-in law, Bride, Maid of Honor.
I loved every damn minute of it.
Sandra recited her vows in Spanish while Larry recited his in English. It was just so meaningful and beautiful to see both cultures represented in their blending of families.
And I cried like a baby when she walked down the aisle, because for real, I love my sister in law. I bet not every woman can say that!
And then I cried when she did her first dance with the important men in her life instead of the traditional Father Daughter dance.
And then I cried while giving my speech, telling her that if I had to choose someone for my brother, it would be her.
OK, I cried a lot.
It meant so much to me to be invited to be one of her "girls" and to be able to stand up alongside her as she joined my brother in marriage in the eyes of the church, and in the eyes of the party-goers afterward.
Brothers, Sister, New bride, and Dad's twin Sister, our Auntie Linda
The boys got to be Ring Bearers, which Uncle Larry explained was a super important job when Aidan was really nervous about it. But he did well, he walked down the aisle all on his own, While Mason walked with me and Chris (which was not the actual plan).
"Eeeeeeeeeewwwww!!!"
My 2 older brothers were also in the wedding party, and it was simply amazing to spend time with all 3 of my brothers at the same time!
I got to walk down the aisle with my brother Chris, and when we were announced at the reception I was supposed to walk with both Chris and Jim, but my boys were tired and refused to walk on their own when they were announced and tagged along with us, instead.
(if you look closely between me and Jim you can see Aidan crying, poor tired buddy.)
It was a long day for those 2 little studs.
We partied to English and in Spanish music, drank delicious specialty drinks created by the bride and groom, played corn hole on their custom detailed boards, took silly photo booth photos, and at the end of the night, Uncle Jimbo even let Aidan hold a sparkler as Uncle Larry and Tia Sandra left the reception! (even though Mommy said no, ahem Uncle Jumbo.)
I am also extremely grateful for how amazing Ryan was throughout the whole process, keeping the boys in line while I did bridesmaid duties all weekend!!!
I couldn't ask for a better partner in crime. <3
