Ring Bearer

My sister-in-law Megan married the love of her life Joey a few weeks ago. My husband and I were in the bridal party and little man Jackson was honored to be the ring bearer. 

He had a special job to do at the ceremony, bring Joey a note and he had a good understanding of what he was suppose to do. At rehearsal he was running all over the place, up and down the isle until the formal practice and he backed down a little. We kept talking to him about it though and this is what he would tell you for his role..."Walk up the aisle and bring Joey a note. No crying."

He was infatuated with Megan that weekend. Running laps at rehearsal dinner to find her and then crying uncontrollably when he couldn't go by her during dinner. When he saw her in her dress the next day he was wide eyed speechless! Even a little scared to give her a hug, it was the most adorable reaction!

At the ceremony Jackson waited patiently with the bridesmaids and bride for the ceremony to begin. He was psyched about his note, telling everyone what it said, "I love you Joey, from Megan."

When the ceremony kicked off Jackson started off so well down the aisle when it was his turn. He made it almost half way walking in front of Matt and I holding the note out firm in front of him. Then fear was triggered ( I think there were lots of cameras and more eyes on him now). He turned around quick with big eyes to find me and a look of sheer terror, he realized he was scared. With panic in his eyes and his arms beginning to outstretch for us to pick him up Matt and I each quickly grabbed a hand and walked as a family of three up the rest of the aisle. We stopped at the last row and Jackson finished the last few steps on his own, successfully delivering Joey his note. 

His purple tie was too long for him, so we would tuck it in his pants. It of course never stayed so Matt was constantly tucking it back in. 

Family Selfie

After the wedding ceremony I drove Jackson to my parent house to try and get him to nap. When we were leaving the church J asked where Megan was. I told him she was going with the wedding party. Jackson replied, "I want to go to Megan's party!"

Our first dance :)

At the reception Jackson sat at the head table by us, having fun with stickers and crayons until his chicken fingers & fries came. He raced toy cars with another kid there and then once he discovered the dance floor, thats where he stayed. Actual dancing was minimal, but he loved running in circles, falling down and going up and down the bump at the edge of the dance floor. Soon he discovered the flashing lights being displayed on the ground. He would bear crawl on all fours to try and catch each bright dot that flashed by him.

The wedding was wonderful! It was fun to see Jackson all dressed up, looking five years older than he is. He bounced all over the place and loved seeing all the people. Thank you Megan & Joey, we wish you all the best!