Wedding Bells

MP's cousin, Jessica, and her new husband, Aaron, (whom we last visited in January) celebrated their wedding weekend last month in Ft Myers, FL.  It was so nice to have a nice long weekend, and also share in such a special time for them.  The Pulles in attendance (Ama, Grandpa, Teesa, Isla, and us) stayed in a house on Ft Myers Beach so that we could enjoy taking the kids to the ocean and playing in the pool.  Furthermore, now that MP2 and Isla are in the picture, it's particularly difficult to stay in a hotel.  Whenever possible, it's nice to have the space to spread out, plenty of room for naps and early bedtimes, and avoiding restaurants for a good portion of our meals.  (MP2 isn't always the best dining companion!)

Jessica looked stunning...though unfortunately, I got not a single photo of the bride.  I think it had something to do with my uber-rambunctious toddler always on the go.  Regardless, we thank the Pierces for such a delightful time and for including us in their special day!

Isla's favorite passtime?  Stair climbing!

Pure joy at being in the ocean!

MP2 and I enjoying a dip.

Teesa & Isla getting their feet wet.

MPs enjoying the ocean and digging tunnels in the sand (which MP2 could do all day long).

I know I say this every time we get MP2 and Isla together, but it really does get just more and more and more fun to see them interact more and play more.  This trip was lots of hugging and hand holding.  It was too cute.  Isla saves some pretty big smiles for her favorite cousin.

Next time we get together, Ashley will have joined us in the outside world and Isla will be an old pro at big-sisterhood!

MPs on a float

Fun at the park, sliding and climbing being the activities of choice.

Ama and MP2 at the beach!

Chasing seagulls.

More digging tunnels in the sand

An AIRPLANE!!!

Ama was the best mountain/tunnel engineer of the bunch.

Heading to the wedding.

Cutest cousins ever.

Family picture op.

Ama & Grandpa with their grandkids.

Family shot

The courtyard where Teesa and I spent the wedding along with the kids.  They had a great time running around.  MP2 lasted about 90 seconds into the ceremony.  I knew it was already time to leave the room when he interrupted the bridesmaids processional with a request for me to sing You Are My Sunshine .  We were able to see Jessica walk down the aisle (if only because we had to cross the aisle to exit the room!) and then it was time for us to head outside.  We were so happy to greet the bride and groom in the courtyard in advance of the other guests :)

The next day, Auntie Margaret (of Auntie Ms fame!) hosted a delightful brunch followed by a dessert get together at her home.  MP2 enjoyed having some cookies with Aunt Fran and visiting in a more casual atmosphere.

We stayed one more day after the wedding weekend and enjoyed a couple more trips to the beach.  All in all we had a wonderful visit and great vacation!