Father's Day Weekend.....

I have been to a lot of weddings in my (almost) 31 years but this weekend, Kate, my grandma and myself had the honor of being at one of the most beautiful weddings ever. Not only was the setting absolutely amazing (Old Glory Ranch, Wimberley, Texas) but Amber and TJ were the cutest Bride and Groom and there were many times I had to wipe away tears(and what a great weekend to get married - Father's Day). As we waited for the Bride to make her entrance she rode up with her dad in a horse drawn carriage as the music in the background was Brad Paisley's "Waiting on a Woman." The silence was infiltrated with the clickety clack of the horses hooves hitting the rocky driveway...as we saw Amber arrive through the chapel windows there were several gasps in the church. As Amber recited her vows she had to take her time as she held back her emotion. Erin and I were sitting by each other and we watched from the pews as Brian (Amber's older brother and Tara's husband) held back tears. It made me so filled with emotion. Never having had siblings of my own it made me so happy to see the connection Brian and Amber have. It made me hold Kate tight and appreciate the relationship her and Wesley have too.

Amber and TJ

Tara and Brian
And then on to the reception where Kate and Peyton had the cutest moment on the swing.....

The picture below will be BLOWN UP and put in black and white and hung up in our living room when we build our next house. I can't even explain the emotion that I feel when I see this picture. Kate and Peyton are so amazing. I remember being pregnant with Kate at Tara and Brian's wedding in 2004 and watching Tara up there as the Bride and just hoping that one day my daughter would have a friend as amazing as Tara.......looks like we have a good start!Grandma and Kate (chewing ice) Me, Tara (cute haircut and highlights girl!!) and Erin

Me, Kate and Tara

Brian and Kate dancing...........
One of the wedding guests (pink dress) took Erin, Kate and myself out to her car to see a baby skunk she rescued and was raising. I know it sounds crazy but Kate is not scared of anything and when she heard the skunk's name was 'Flower' (yes from Bambi) she just had to see her. Very cute.

And just in case you were wondering where Mr. Wesley was....he had a boy's weekend with Dad. What a great way to spend Father's Day Weekend. He and Justin went to Beeville to spend the day with Justin's parents on Saturday. Wesley loved riding the 4wheeler and playing in the water trough. Of course Justin doesn't carry a camera like I do so he took some pics of Wesley on his phone but I don't know how to download from camera to PC so I found some pictures that I thought were appropriate for our Father's Day......And to start....my favorite dad with his most valuable little people................

Here is a picture of Justin a few hours after becoming a father on October 8, 2004. The green shirt belongs to his father who was absolutely in love with Kate...and still is!
And Fathers Day wouldn't be complete without giving props to our own Fathers and grandfathers (Justin never knew his grandfathers but I had a very special relationship with both of mine).

Justin and his dad back in 2002.

I had the most amazing men in my life growing up...my grandpas (Sam and Cricket) were phenomenal men. And even though I only had my own Father for 10 years, he left me quite a few memories that I will cherish forever. Most of all, all 3 of these very strong men left me the most prized gift I could ever have asked for...they set very high expectations for my future husband. And I feel like all 3 of my 'Angels' had a hand in me meeting and falling in love with Justin. As I've watched him over the years as a person I notice so many traits like my own father, the love of the outdoors, fishing, hardwork ethic and just a genuine soul and everyone's friend. And when Justin became a father I immediately noticed his patience and unconditional love for our little ones. He wanted to get off of work as early as possible and be with them as much as possible. He's never needed time away, he's never needed advice. He is just a natural. That is exactly how I felt about my grandfathers. I overheard my grandpa Sam telling one of his brothers one time that there was nothing he enjoyed doing more than being Jessica's grandpa. He left a great legacy....I hope they know (I am pretty sure they do) how much I love them and I thank them for always being there for me (even now as they watch over me!).

Here is a picture of me and my dad as I celebrate my 4th birthday..........

My grandpa Sam (Wesley's middle name is in honor of him) And just for the record I spent more time with my Grandpa Sam then any other adult in my life. He had me every weekend and all summer long. Me and my grandpa Cricket.....he thought I walked on water.....and I know he did as well...And by the way doesn't Wesley look just like me!!