Ava Elisabeth: Emily's Rehearsal Dinner

Apparently this child wanted something to eat and it wasn't coming fast enough! Haha!

Matt and Emily's rehearsal dinner was very nice- kudos to Matt's parents. When we arrived at the restaurant it was freezing outside (literally) and we basically ran- in heels- from the parking garage to the restaurant. Once inside- it warmed up fast. They had a room where everyone hung their coat and it took me forever to find mine when we went to leave- apparently everyone wears black wool coats :) The had a cocktail hour before the actual dinner started- it was nice to be able to visit with everyone. Ava did really well until around 9:00 when she just couldn't handle it anymore. She hadn't had much of a nap and was so tired, she wouldn't go to sleep for anything, so mom and I left a little early so we could put her to bed. I hated to miss out on all of the speeches (which I heard were wonderful), but this goes with the territory of becoming a mother :) We sat at a table with my dear cousins- someone must have thought we would be rowdy since every table we sat at this weekend was in the back corner -haha! We have such a great time when we get together with my cousins. We may go forever without seeing each other, but pick up right where we left off- usually making fun of somone- haha!