Last Saturday we were so happy to share in Sarah and Doren's beautiful outdoor wedding! Our family caravaned with Katie and her two girls to Lake Taneycomo and pulled in just before it started. When Sebastian spotted Elsie, Emma, and Jeremy lined up outside the bridal cabin he said, "All our best friends are here!" It sure does make for a good wedding.
The older kids occupied themselves with sword fights and the toddlers kept the grown ups busy running to and fro. Poesy decided she'd had enough of sitting in one spot and started army crawling after awhile. There was pie and cider and caramel apples. We had a great time.
Note: You will melt into a puddle of sugar after looking at the photo below. You've been warned.
Congratulations, Sarah and Doren! We love you and were so thankful to get to help celebrate such a special day!
Sunday evening we had an impromptu bonfire in the semi-detached fire pit. We moved some of the cinder blocks for a photo shoot this summer and have been too lazy to move them back, apparently. We had graham crackers on hand because, duh, we have kids, the marshmallows were from a month ago, and we busted out some fancy chocolate that the Larsons had brought over that afternoon. How did I not know about salted caramel chocolate bars before this day? How?!
Some of the neighborhood kids came over and we shared our treats. Thank goodness we still had those two dress shirts with the wire hangers from the dry cleaners in the back of the closet. Otherwise, we would've been up a creek. Two wire hangers made it feel old school. The fancy chocolate made it feel grown up. It was a good mix.
Ruby stayed clear of the pit until I brought the tray of chocolate out. Then she started creepin'. She taste tested as much as she could before I realized what she was doing and gave her her own S'More to keep her hands busy. She loved it.
Our neighbors had to go home and eventually it got so dark that we couldn't see Ruby running around the yard. I left Brett outside to listen to the Cardinal's game and got the kids ready for bed. The sugar made for a rough bedtime routine but I think it was worth the memory.
Then it was back outside for some alone time. I'd like to tell you the rest of the story but...I probably shouldn't. Ha! Good thing it was dark out there.
I like weekends. We should have another one soon.
xo,
Rachel
omygosh. you guys are so adorable it's ridiculous! the weather is finally getting chilly & bonfires & smores are definitely on my weekend to do list.
Posted by: allie o'bannon | 10/06/2011 at 10:16 PM
That pic of Poesy is just adorable!! :) Looks like you guys had a great weekend!!
Posted by: Monika | 10/06/2011 at 10:51 PM
beautiful photos - smores yum!
-grace
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Posted by: grace | 10/06/2011 at 10:58 PM
funnnnn!!!
Posted by: jorjiapeach | 10/06/2011 at 11:44 PM
so cute.
the whole lot of you!
it's just like this permanent festival of (vintage) cuteness!! :)
-Dee
Posted by: Dee | 10/07/2011 at 12:11 AM
what a funny weekend!!!
i love all your pictures!!!
looks like you all had a happy time together!!!
happy friday to you rachel!
liebgruss from germany
eni
Posted by: eni | 10/07/2011 at 01:07 AM
How cute. I love this.
Posted by: THE-LOUDMOUTH | 10/07/2011 at 01:11 AM
you guys are incredibly cute! I think you have the right idea about living life and loving each other!!
Posted by: naughtyshorts | 10/07/2011 at 01:41 AM
aww....i want a little family like yours. it's so cool that all you RV girls have kiddos the same age (well, a few of you do) and that they play so nicely together!
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Posted by: Katie | 10/07/2011 at 04:42 AM
Bahahah. I love this post. I'm happy you had a lovely weekend :)
Posted by: Alivia | 10/07/2011 at 04:56 AM
What an amazing day!!
I love all the vintage patterns through out all the photos!! :)
Posted by: Ms. Megan | 10/07/2011 at 07:17 AM
Awe :) Too sweet. I love this post.
Posted by: Daily Doily | 10/07/2011 at 08:38 AM
yeah it's right y'all really are the cutest! (and by the way, i lololove the lobster fond, i could use it in every post,hehe ;))
Posted by: Hanna | 10/07/2011 at 08:58 AM
some of the most adorable kids I ever did see! I love that Hope is wearing my headband! So sweet:)
Posted by: rebecca caridad | 10/07/2011 at 09:10 AM
Love the photo of Ruby looking into the camera.
Posted by: Elizabeth | 10/07/2011 at 03:04 PM
What a fantastic weekend! Love these.
♥ sécia
www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com
Posted by: sécia | 10/07/2011 at 04:19 PM
I love lake Taneycomo. I have some fond childhood memories of going there!
Posted by: seriouslysassymama | 10/07/2011 at 05:37 PM
very great photo.. :)
Irene Wibowo
Posted by: irene | 10/07/2011 at 06:28 PM
Okay, seriously...all the pictures melted my heart but my favorite part of this post was what little Sebastian said about all "our" best friends being at the wedding! How freaking adorable!!!!! Seriously....all of the Red Velvet Ladies have the most adorable children on earth! I've recently been thinking that in 9 years I would like to adopt an 8 or 9 year old, obviously my hubs wants to also, and I swear the posts you all have highlighting how making life special for your children is truly part of the meaning of life, really encourages me. Thanks for sharing! Hearts, Janna Lynn
Posted by: Janna Lynn | 10/07/2011 at 06:35 PM
Beautiful photographs. I love the bonfire. I want to have one sometime this Fall. They're the best. xo, rv
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Posted by: Rae Veda | 10/07/2011 at 07:30 PM
So sweet! Your weekend sounded amazing! :) I love that Sebastian said "All our best friends are here!" Melted my heart! hehe So adorable. You have a beautiful family. :)
Posted by: Ariel | 10/07/2011 at 07:50 PM
What a beautiful weekend! Love the candid, silly shots of you and Brett by the fire. Very sweet.
Posted by: Account Deleted | 10/08/2011 at 03:29 AM
That looks like so much fun. I love how you have so much fun with your family without spending a million dollars. your blog is the best.
Posted by: Brit | 10/08/2011 at 09:48 AM
You are looking SO good!! Wow.
Love,
Stephanie May*
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | 10/08/2011 at 03:48 PM
I think Poesy might just be the cutest baby I have ever seen!
Posted by: Amanda G | 10/10/2011 at 08:24 AM
omgosh that pic of poesy!!! adorable!
all the pics are, looks like a great wedding!
Posted by: margot | 10/10/2011 at 11:02 AM
Smores always equal good times! Love this post and pics!
Posted by: Phillisa | 10/10/2011 at 01:05 PM
these photos are gorgeous! <3
Posted by: sophie | 10/10/2011 at 01:49 PM