The Day After

We somehow managed to make it out of bed, after another night of no sleep due to constant risings with the boys, and make it to church. We welcomed a new preacher on Easter Sunday, and I have yet to hear him speak because of well, you know, the boys. I go with Travis to Children's Church and then I go with Justin to the nursery class, and by by then, it's time for someone to eat and someone to nap. But at least it is good to be at church.

And we did have the whole gang over for dinner/leftovers. We also inherited the leftovers from the Rehearsal dinner, which was another 8-10 containers of pasta, chicken, and even some chocolate cake! We invited extra people to help empty the refrigerator. So informal, but loads of fun. And a good chance for Mireille and Jerry to see everyone one last time.

And then we had an extra 6 people sleep at our house that night. It was a bit hairy, but they have since slowly been leaving for nether lands. We sent my mom and Uncle Johnny off to Arizona driving, and they took our extra sofa and some of the things we will need in AZ when we go (one car seat and the pack and play! Less to lug on the airplane. I am THRILLED!) And we had one more day with Mireille and Jerry and now they are gone too. But that's another post. We are on out way out too, and we will all meet again in AZ for the first post-wedding celebration. There are shindigs planned in AZ, WA, MI, and WI. It's parties all summer long, before it's back to the realities of marriage, although I suspect they'll set in before then! Here's some reception shots from the disposable cameras:

Justin really liked the black beans from the dinner, but the huge winner was the cake (big surprise) and somehow Travis got the first piece of cake (after the bride and groom's tasting). He made quick work of it and was ready for seconds.