Donna's Wedding

On Thursday, November 5, 2009, mama and I flew to Ohio for my cousin, Donna's, wedding. My mom's youngest sister was the only sister not going, but thanks to Aunt Susie, Kendra would be surprising the whole family (minus Grandma, we had to tell her) by being at the airport when they arrived to pick mama and me up. Our plane was delayed by an hour, so Aunt Kendra arrived in Columbus, Ohio before us, though originally our flights were to arrive minutes apart. Mama and I got off the plane, found Aunt Kendra, retrieved our luggage and then headed to the sidewalk to patiently wait on Aunt Deb, Aunt Joyce, & Grandma. We ended up waiting forever cuz those crazy aunts of mine were having a field day at Hobby Lobby and then Aunt Deb got lost because she always does when she goes to the airport! Aunt Kendra would hide inside the airport door anytime we saw a van that looked liked Aunt Deb's, only to discover it was not them. BUT FINALLY, it was them! As Aunt Kendra hid inside, mama and I began loading our luggage in and Aunt Deb and Aunt Joyce fussed over arranging it all just so. Meanwhile I ran over to Grandma to hug her and assure her we did in fact, not lose her precious baby! So, as the aunts were fussing and arranging, Aunt Kendra snuck up behind them and shouted, "Hey! You got room for one more?" Aunt Joyce turned around and said, "I knew it!" Aunt Deb turned around and started bawling! Aunt Kendra told them that she got to come because mama bought her plane ticket, so then they all started hugging and crying and thanking mom, course Grandma had been crying because she knew about the surprise! It was so fun to surprise them! We all hopped into the van for more crying and then headed off to Applebee's for lunch, Aunt Joyce's treat! Thanks Aunt Joyce! More fussing, playfully, and more getting lost, but we did eventually make it, after an hour, to Applebee's. The waitress at Applebee's got a kick out of the plethora of accents, GA, MD, MA, AL, OH, PA, FL... Next stop was the JCPenney Outlet. I got several xmas gifts and other goodies. Then we headed back to Aunt Deb's because Aunt Jo was calling because she wanted us to hurry up and get there because she got there and we hadn't made it back yet (she's so demanding:)) First we had to make a quick stop at Starbucks, thanks again Aunt Joyce!!!! Meanwhile, Aunt Jo is calling again and we have to be quiet so she doesn't hear Aunt Kendra! We finally arrive to Aunt Deb's, get out, and go inside, leaving Aunt Kendra in the car for another surprise. We are all hugging, glad to see each other when the doorbell rings and in walks Aunt Kendra! Aunt Jo starts crying and hugging her, so happy to see her! We forgot we didn't even tell Uncle David, so he walks in and starts laughing because we got him, too!

Another surprise at 1 am when cousins Christy, Becky, and Gavin arrive!
Friday we wake up and go to Ohio Valley College (where Donna and Brian went to school and met) to help decorate for the reception, then over to their church to check on decor there for the wedding, and then back to Aunt Deb's to help them off for the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. The rest of us had fun playing games and visiting until they came back.
Saturday was the wedding!
Devin with his fresh hair cut!

My adorable Grandad! When he walked out of his room dressed and ready to leave for the wedding, I exclaimed, "Grandad! You look so handsome!" Everyone turned to look at him and exclaim over him! Grandma cried with pride!
That's Uncle Dennis to the right of Grandad.

Shelby and Devin switched shoes while they helped clean up after the wedding reception.

Devy Wevy


Aunt Nay, Aunt Joyce, Gavin, and Aunt Jo


Me & Gavin


Aunt Joyce and her girls, Becky & Christy


Mama, me, & Aunt Kendra


Grandma & Grandad


Grandad & Uncle Bob (my Grandma's bro-in-law)


The Sisters (minus Aunt Deb, mother-of-the-bride duties)


Uncle David(father-of-the-law) walking Donna down the isle


Me & Gavin at the reception


After the wedding reception we all pitched in and helped clean up. Sunday, we all went to church and then came home and played games and visited. Becky played dress up with Grandad and this is how he turned out!




After church that evening, the ladies of the family that were there, did our annual ornament swap. Christy had my name and got me the cutest snowman ornament. I gave Denni her ornament from Pan and gave Becky Raven's ornament from me. After that we all played Catch Phrase until we were too tired to stay awake! The next morning most everyone left and Aunt Deb, Aunt Kendra, and Grandma drove Aunt Joyce, mama, and me to the airport to see us off. I loved being with all of my family and can't wait to see them again at the Ken Woodmancy family reunion in June!