Andrew and Melissa's Big Day

We have all been looking forward to Andrew's big day when he was going to marry the gal that would live happily on the farm with him! He finally got his big day! And the day couldn't have been more beautiful! Melissa put so much time and thought into every detail. It was great! I was pretty nervous all day about Ethan being able to fulfill his duty as one of the ring bearers. I don't know why I let this kid ever doubt me! I get worried for nothing, he is such a trooper and LOVES to perform for everyone! Today was no different, he was adorable and Brad and I were so proud of him! At one point in the night, I think I said to Brad, "Is that cute kid ours?" Hate bragging about my kid, but Ethan in that tux and shoes was fun!

 We will start here, the shoes......

Grandma Lori and Aunt Ronda got him all ready! 

So excited to show off his tux! 

 

Grandpa getting his flower on.

 

Grandpa Bob's big boy!

Ready to start the show! 

"I don't need help grandma, I can do it all by myself!"

 

Muscles are even needed for a wagon ride!

A few family shots! SO glad we got this one!

 

Some family shots! Looking at these just makes me feel so blessed for having such an AMAZING family!

 
Grandma Butcher is such a ROCK for our family! The only thing that could have made the day better was if Grandpa Butcher would have been there!

  

Ronda, Katie, Grandma Lori, and I

Mom's dress was soo pretty!

 

Ronda (her great dress) and the Butcher gals!

Ethan rode like a champ down the aisle in the wagon, Anna walked all the way down, and Sam came down too. It was great! Ethan was even bobbing to the organ music on his way down! 

The rest of the photos are from the reception at the Skate Palace.

 

Brad and I on the Trolley afterwards.

The beautifully decorated Skate Palace!

 

Katie and I being naughty and practicing our speech!

 

Delivering of our speech/skit, whatever you call what we do!

 

Melissa having fun with our prop, Andrew's old glasses! At least Andrew is smiling?!?

 

Ben's turn. Ben delivered the best speech! It made every laugh.....

 

and cry through the whole 3 parts! ha ha Ben!

 

Cheers to who the night was all about- Andrew and Melissa!

 

Cake cutting- there were cute cows on top!

 

Ben, Bri and Grandma Butcher

 

Grandma Butcher and Ronda. Grandma went back to Holstein and watched Ethan overnight! She is an amazing lady for her age! Ethan had a great nights sleep there. I came to get him at 8 and he was still sleeping. He liked grandma's!

 

The cute married couple dancing.

Grandma Lori and Andrew dancing. They both were crying by the end. Made everyone cry!

 

AGR's singing to Melissa. Grandpa Bob did the solo part.

Maybe Ethan will be able to be a part of that crew someday!

We will call this next part- Ethan dancing- the ONLY one on the floor for the first couple of songs! The pictures, and even videos, don't do this justice. You had to see how cute it was in person!

 

He was busting out all his moves. He wouldn't dance with anyone! He had to be by himself!

Unlike his parents....

 

Katie, Ronnie, Brad and I dancing, not as cute as Ethan!

The great party even got Harry on the dance floor! Katie and I tried to get a shot, but had to get professional Christina Kjar to show us how to turn on his camera! We still got it though!

 

To Andrew and Melissa!!

We love you both so very much and are so proud of you! Thanks for including Ethan in your BIG day!