Finally getting around to recapping our long 4th of July vacation in WI. Having my lil' guy...all I really want to do all day is play with him, nap when he does or get things done that I have on my to do list (this post has been on my to-do list for many weeks now...that's how fast I get to things)!
We headed out of town on the 3rd for a nice long vacation in WI so Tate's family could meet Turner and celebrate the love & wedding of one of Tate's best friends from high school. Packing for an infant for that long requires LOTS of things. Along with our stuff plus the dog...we had a FULL car.
Mya loved having the front seat!! I swear people that drove by us thought my husband loves our dog more than me...unless they saw the car seat and then understood, I would hope :)
We got to town around dinner time on Wednesday and went straight to where we were staying which was a good friend of Tate's from high school and his girlfriends home. They have a dog also...so it's fun for Mya to be able to have fun with another of her own :)
Boys went to go pick up their tuxes for the wedding and us girls and Turner just hung out. We just planned on grilling some food and hanging out there for the night as the next few days were going to be super busy.
We spent the late morning and early afternoon at Tate's Grandma's house with his family. They all wanted to meet Turner so we had a lil' BBQ. This not only is the first grandchild on Tate's side, but also his Grandma's first great-grandchild.
Tate's Dad - Tate's brother Nate - Tate's brother Luke
After we enjoyed family time, we went over to a friends place to enjoy more BBQ and yard games.
Turner was really excited for his first 4th!!!
Our lil' fam on the 4th!
When it was time to watch the fireworks, Tate and I loaded up the car and drove over to the park where we could watch. It was Turner's feeding time so we parked the car, I fed Turner while watching the fireworks. It worked out good being in the car away from the loud noise and bugs.
After the fireworks, we called it a night and headed home while everyone else headed to the bar. Life most definitely does change when you have a baby...WI trip use to be bar, beer and cheese :)
Tate woke up early on Friday morning to go golfing with the boys in the wedding party. They were able to golf @ the country club that the reception was and he wouldn't stop talking about how nice the course was. He was in heaven!!!
Turner and I had a play date with Leslie and Wyatt. Wyatt was born back in mid April. Tate went to high school with Leslie and her husband, Matt. Tate and Matt were both wrestlers, so now they talk about the boys being wrestlers and who could take who!!! Boys...always being competitive.
Leslie and I couldn't stop laughing at them just chillin' on the floor...so cute!!!
The remainder of Friday was spend relaxing and getting ready for the wedding. Tate attended the rehearsal @ the church and I met up with everyone after @ the dinner where we ate some delicious food. Tate spent a majority of the night hanging out with the groom and his buddies while Turner and I returned home to get a good nights rest before the big day.
Saturday was the big wedding day!! I was so excited for this couple as they had been dating for 10 years and were FINALLY getting hitched!!! I was also super excited to dress Turner up in his wedding attire that I had purchased when I was pregnant with him knowing this wedding was happening.
Turner did good during the ceremony...I did have to go into the lobby to prevent him from crying. It was better this way since the lobby had AC but the church did not. I could still see and hear everything!
The very beautiful bride and handsome groom!
The groom injured himself a month before the wedding playing basketball and had to wear a boot...he did great walking on it during the ceremony and dances (even though he shouldn't have been)!
Could Turner not be any cuter in his bow tie outfit?!?! I couldn't get enough of him and his adorableness #gloatingmama
The gorgeous view from the reception location...right on the lake!
The reception was loads of fun. Each table had the table number and written on the bottom of the block that the number was on was a song...when the DJ played that song during dinner, that table had to get up and dance. Our table had the 'Cupid Shuffle' as our song. It was fun and I loved that idea.
The bride & groom after the 1st dance
Miss Erin...cutest southern belle who was 34 pregnant at the time (can't wait for his arrival)
Turner not sure what to think of everything :)
For the wedding party dance, the bride and groom purchased a load of stuff from the local thrift shop and gave each person something to wear and they danced to 'Thrift Shop'. It was so fun and hilarious to watch!!!
We had a great time back in WI for the extra long weekend and loved spending it with many family and friends. Turner did great on the long trip and loved meeting all the WI people in our lives!
Alison and Mark - so excited that we got to share in your special day and we are beyond excited for what the future holds for you 2 lovebirds. We can't wait to come back again and spend time with you both and lil' Miss Lola!! Even though you had been together 10 years before your special day...the true fun does really begin now. Savor each day and memory! We love you!!! Tate, Bridget, Turner & Mya!!
PS...Turner is looking for either his bball lovin, vest wearing bestie or a girl for him to drool over...no pressure ;)
