Wedding weekend in Alabama

I am not even sure how to lay this out. Here goes. We left on Thursday making our way to Orange Beach, AL for my cousin Elizabeth's wedding. We pick Ella up from school and grab some lunch and top off the gas tank. Eric takes a conference call that lasts about an hour. We waited in the car about 15 minutes from our house. Not a great way to start. Finally on the road and the kids were good but they have been better. Wes met us at a gas station in Birmingham and took Ella and we arrived at Mom and Dad's about 9:30 central time. The kids were crazy and finally got in bed around 11, i think. Friday we were up early. I had to go renew my driver's license and then we got on the road. A quick stop in Montgomery to visit with Aunt Dale and Aunt Betty. A short but good visit. We arrive around 3ish and the kids hit the swimming pool. I was still checking out the house. AMAZING! We were staying in a beautiful condominium. It looked like the others were all empty so we had the two pools to ourselves. The house had an elevator and enough rooms and bathrooms for us all to have our own space. Thanks to Wes for finding the best house! Uncle Terry and his family would be joining us late Friday night. After the kids swim we got ready for the rehearsal dinner that was at Elizabeth's Aunt Deborah's right around the corner. It was a great night visiting with everyone who had made the trip down. We had a lovely dinner and headed home for some rest.



Saturday was another busy day. Mom, Aunt Kim, Audrey and I go to the outlets to do a little shopping. I packed everyone else's bathing suit but forgot mine. Go figure. I also wanted to find something for the wedding. It was a great time to visit. Lauren, Uncle Terry and Eric had taken the kids to the park for some play time while we shopped. We all had lunch and then hit the pool. Back in to get ready for the wedding and after incidentally sending my Aunt Kim in the bathroom with Eric while he was showering, we were out the door. The wedding was right on the beach and contrary to the weather reports the sun was shining and it was beautiful. Elizabeth was exquisite. We took a few pictures after the wedding and then back to the house to get changed. Jack thought he would sit in the sand. He was a little to close to the water. HA! We caught the end of the Georgia game and then were back out to the reception. Great food and great company. Sunday was another day on the road. Back to Clanton to get the dogs. Kim drove over an hour from Tuscaloosa to stay with three dogs and then drove back home in a storm all for me. I have the best friend EVER! Dad came in from the farm and got to spend a little time with the kids. Monday we came home. Arrived about 7 and got settled in for our week. It was a whirlwind weekend packed full of fun. We had a blast. Congratulations to Elizabeth and Brad!