Rehearsal Dinner

Friday after work, I headed home to pack up for wedding weekend. Eric took a half day at work, and then we left for Richmond. We had to pick Eli up at daycare, run through the McDonald's drive-thru and drop Louie off at Clay's house before heading to the church. It was kind of crazy, but we made it literally just in time for the rehearsal. When I say "just in time," I mean we changes clothes on the way!

I took lots of pictures, but of course left them on my dad's camera. I guess this will have to do until the next time I'm home...which will be Thanksgiving!

Consider this "facebook" steal a nice little tease until then!

My aunt Susanne ran the reheasal itself, and she's pretty awesome. That meant we were in and out in about 35 minutes. Of course I had to stay a little longer to practice me song for the wedding. Think I made it through? You'll have to tune in tomorrow to see. Ha!

After my sound check we headed to the winery hosting the dinner. It was beautiful, and the food was beyond amazing. Of course the company was even better. No one wanted to leave. I think it was about 10:00 before we all left for the night.

I had to head back to Clay's house to pick up Louie. Then mom and dad rode home with me while Eric stayed to spend a little extra time with my brother. They had a bonfire!

It was such a special evening and a prelude to the wedding day.

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