Jaedyn was a flower girl for the wedding. She was such a pro at it. I think this made the 5th wedding that she was the flower girl in, so is there anyone that knows that role better?? I doubt it. She is such a little diva princess, that the role suits her so well!! The dolled up hair and painted fingernails, fancy socks and ballet slippers for shoes is just about a dream come true for that girl!! She had a wonderful day, followed by a busy night full of twirls and spins on the dance floor! I don’t know if that girl sat out a single dance. If she didn’t have anyone to dance with, she danced alone. She had a blast, and looked beautiful doing it!
Guy passed out programs for the wedding, but his most important role was to read 1 Corinthians Chapter 13 during the wedding service. He did an amazing job. That boy can read, it comes naturally to him and he seems to enjoy it. He certainly didn’t get that trait from his father, but we are both proud to encourage it every chance we get. I know that Jim is so relieved that so far, 1 out of 4 has escaped his reading difficulties. He is hoping and praying that the other 3 don’t struggle with it as he has. But, if they do, we will just take one day at a time, and overcome it just as he has!! Guy looked handsome and did a great job in his role. He also danced the night away. But, let me just tell you, he has NO problem walking up to a girl and asking her to dance. He always goes for the older ones too!!! It seems to work out for him…when he puts his hand on their “back”, it usually ends up being their butt because of the height difference…it seems to be working for him now, but we will see in the future!!
Wesleigh had a blast as well. That boy ran around and around and around!! He loved the water, the grass, the trees, and especially the dirt around the trees!! He ran around until his news shoes rubbed blisters on his feet. He did pretty good for pictures, but in true Wesleigh fashion, when he was done with the picture thing, he was DONE!!! Wesleigh is always in bed by 8 to 8:15 pm every night!! He is usually totally exhausted by then, and wants to go to bed, so who is to argue right??? Well, on Friday night, he was in bed by 9:45pm, then on Saturday night it was closer to 11 pm. Right around 8, on Saturday night he started to melt. He just wanted to be held by me or Jim, and wanted nothing to do with anyone else. Many people offered, but he was just not having any of it!! Thank goodness it was during this time that Ethan decided to take a long nap, so we could devote all our energy (what was left at that point) to Wesleigh. Once he got over that 8 pm hump, which took about an hour, he got a little better. I was SOOOOO relieved when he finally went to G-Pa and gave me and Jim a little break. After that he was cool hanging out with Gran, G-Pa and dancing the night away with Jaedyn. He was super duper tired by the time we headed toward the house, but he still only slept until 7 something!! There is just too much to do to sleep in at Gran and G-Pa’s house!!
Sweet little Ethan still HATES the wind, so he didn’t have as much fun as the rest of us. When he was in his stroller I kept a quilt draped over it so that I could keep most the wind off of him. Other than that, we tried to stick to the less windy areas, which being in West Texas were few and far between. He was generally happy to be cuddled by anyone and everyone. Aunt Dena saved the day during the wedding ceremony when both Wesleigh and Ethan decided to melt on mommy!! They cuddled and cuddled until he finally fell asleep!! Thanks so much Aunt Dena, I really don’t know what I would have done without you!!! Ethan took his first twirl around the dance floor with mommy and daddy! Did I mention that we had Wesleigh too? It was very interesting!! J
We had a fabulous time. It was a long day, but it was fun. Jim and I danced 2 dances. One with both children in tow, but then, when the DJ played “When You Say Nothing At All” we passed the kids off to Gran and G-Pa and took a solo twirl around the dance floor. That is the song that we danced our first dance as husband and wife too, so it holds a very special place for us!!
One wedding down, one to go!! My brother asked Caye to marry him last month, so they are next in line to get married!! However, it will be a very simple ceremony followed by a party. How simple and how big is still being debated at this time, but I don’t expect it to be much more than close family and friends, but it will be wonderful too!!
So, the wedding was great, the weekend was full, and I have tons of pictures to prove it!! These are the best of the best, but believe me; I have plenty more where these came from. Overall that day, I took over 350 pictures. However, with my camera that is easy to do!!
My sweet boys!
Crazy Wesleigh...who knows what he is doing here??!!
so cute, so guilty looking!
Jaedyn, little Miss Diva herself
Destiny, Clayton, and Jaedyn. Destiny and Clayton are Jackie's new step-kids. Destiny just turned 4, and Clayton will soon turn 3.
Guy, Destiny, Clayton, and Jaedyn
Jaedyn and Guy. Don't they look good!!??
Daddy and his 4 kids. I think it still amazes him somedays that he is the father to 4 kids! Actually during the dance on Saturday night, one of the guys that Jim knew growing up was sitting just behind us. Obviously Wesleigh and Ethan were with us almost constantly, but then Guy and Jaedyn would come and go. The old friend finally shouted from behind us "Hey Jim, just how many kids do you have?? It was funny!! 
Daddy and Guy looking as handsome as ever.
Before the wedding...Ethan eating, suprise suprise!
Jim was the lone Usher and this is him escorting his mom to her seat. At least she remembered to put her heals back on!! She was sporting her tennis shoes only moments before this picture!! I don't blame her, as she was obvliously running around taking care of things that day and about 100 before that!! She worked her tail off, and it was a beautiful wedding to show for her efforts!! Job well done Patti!!
Clayton escorting his two beauties. At 2 1/2 he is almost the same size as them at 4 and 5!! He is a big boy, and he can eat as much as any adult!
The boys, it their double stroller for the first 5 minutes of the wedding. Then they both melted!! Aunt Dena took Ethan, and I hung out with Wesleigh. Thanks again Aunt Dena!
Jack escorting Jackie down the aisle! Poor Jackie had the first MS spell that she has had in almost 3 years this past week. She was feeling pretty crummy earlier in the week, but seemed to feel great on Saturday. She danced the night away, and was at the airport by 6 am Sunday morning to catch a flight to Cancun!!
The ceremony from my view!! It was a very nice setting.
Here Ethan and I are, escorting Wesleigh back toward the party!! He liked to wander away frequently...mostly toward the water's edge. He just couldn't resist!
Guy, Jaedyn, Wesleigh, Me, and Ethan
Cute boys!
Aren't they just so stinkin' cute???
Ethan is starting to smile for this picture!
Uh oh...Wesleigh is starting to role him off...Mommy wasn't fast enough, because he was actually able to role him onto his face in the grass, but Ethan didn't care at all!!
Here we have fingers up the nose...
same fingers in the mouth....YUM
All four of them!! So cute.
oopps...here we go again, face plant in the grass...see my hand as I was trying to save the day!! Ethan is such a trooper!
Still rolling...he was determined to get rid of him!!
A family picture with all six of us at last!!
another good one.
Wesleigh's clapping in this one!
Gran and G-Pa with their 7 grandkids. Guy, 8, Caleb, 8, Jaedyn 5, Destiny, 4, Clayton 2, Wesleigh 1, and Ethan 2 months. For years and years they had 3 grandkids, Guy, Jaedyn, and Caleb. Then, in 2007, Wesleigh was born. Then in 2008 Jackie met Jerry and added Destiny and Clayton. Then in 2009, sweet little Ethan finished the count off at 7. Short of a miracle, they are done at 7! Jackie and Jerry have made sure they won't be adding any, and we are doing our part to make sure that there isn't a #8!!
Hmm...imagine that...Wesleigh stealing the show??
It's so funny how when you add kids to life, your definition of the perfect picture evolves!!
Why is it that everyone but crazy Wesleigh can behave???
This is probably the best one!
Gran and G-Pa and our 4!
A feeble attempt at some mommy and little boy pictures...this was after all the other pictures and Wesleigh wouldn't have another minute of pictures! And look at sweet little Ethan, just chillin'!
Wiggle worm...I finally just set him free.
Ethan all partied out...
Gran and Wesleigh dancin' it up...
Guy and Jaedyn dancing..
Jaedyn, Wesleigh, G-Pa
Jack and Patti after a very long day!
Jaedyn dancing with Dillon
Jaedyn trying to convince Wesleigh to dance with her
Jaedyn and Wesleigh dancing...he had ditched his shoes and socks!
still dancing...
dancin' fools...
yep...you got it...more dancing
wow...all this dancing has made me tired, I think I will just sit and rest a while...who cares if it is in the middle of the dance floor...I'm cute, people will dance around me!
Jaedyn being spun by Clayton...he is a lot shorter, this is interesting!!All in all, it was tons of fun!! Everyone looked great and had a blast! Congrats to Jackie and Jerry, may you be incredibly happy and blessed together!!
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Great pictures of your family! Your blog looks beautiful!
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