Wine Tasting and a Wedding!

We had a busy and fun weekend!  On Friday night, Rachel came over after work to watch Ben for us :)  It always makes me laugh (or cry?) how well behaved Ben seems to be for everyone except for me!  I mean, he is great for me a lot of the time, but he definitely allows himself to be comfortable and have his moments when he is with his mama. 

 

Ben apparently was extra snugly and fell asleep on Rachel on the couch, and then transitioned into his crib for the night with a breeze - before his usual bedtime even!  

 

 

 

While Ben was at home, we were at our friends Jamie and Collin's house to help with the tedious task of selecting champagne and wine for their upcoming wedding and reception!  It was a rough job, but we were happy to help ;)  I didn't get a picture, but Jamie made these crackers and they were amazzzzzing.  I will absolutely be making a batch for the next time I'm hosting or attending an event.



 

 

 

On Saturday morning, we got in the car early (one of us...me....a tad hungover from the night before), to drive to Stevenson, Washington for a wedding at Skamania Lodge.  Greg's old roommate and longtime friend Jason (aka Bustos) married his fiance Victoria, whom I had never met before but was looking forward to meeting!  Ben did a surprisingly good job on the 4 hour car ride - we stopped for lunch and a diaper halfway through.  Here he is fighting a nap on the way down.

 

Due to the unpredictability of our toddler, and my not wanting to be mortified by any toddler-like behavior during the ceremony, I sent Greg down to view the ceremony on his own while I entertained Ben in our room.  It was a good call, because on our way down to meet Greg at the reception, Ben lost his shiz over not being able to push every button in the elevator.  I promptly turned around and text Greg to meet us in the room (with wine) so that he could escort HIS CHILD downstairs with me.  I hope nobody reading this blog thinks I dislike my kid...but OMG I totally understand how parents of kids this age feel now.  It is hard work, I tell you.

 

But - Ben definitely enjoyed himself once he was outside and able to run around a little. 



 

An attempt to get a picture with Ben :)  PS - he loves to suck on lemons?!

 

He even got to touch an owl!?!?

 

 

And bartend!

 

Once we got inside, we parked him next to his new buddy Fisk and pulled out the trusty iPad.

 

Back in the room...a few minutes before he passed out.

 

Greg stayed up and closed down the reception.  His Father's Day was spent napping and recovering ;)