In July we flew home for a weekend because one of Greg's good friends was getting married, and Greg was a groomsman. We actually flew into Atlanta and rented a car for the weekend because that was cheaper than actually flying into Birmingham. We stayed in Tuscaloosa with Mom and dad on Thursday and Friday night, and then Saturday night after the wedding we stayed with my brother and sister-in-law in Birmingham.
We spent Friday hanging out with my Mom, and luckily dad was able to meet us for lunch. We ate at the new Jim 'n Nicks in Tuscaloosa. Shocker, I know. It was pretty good, and really busy. Friday night we drove up to Birmingham for the rehearsal, dinner, and after rehearsal get together at Pale Eddie's Pour House downtown. We had a good time, and it was really good to see some old friends.
Greg and I at the after rehearsal get together
Saturday was a little crazier. Greg got up and went to Birmingham early to hit golf balls with the guys, and then they had lunch before they started getting ready for pictures. I didn't want to go up there and be stuck with not much to do all day, so I stayed in Tuscaloosa with Mom. We went shopping and got a manicure and pedicure. It was a really good morning/afternoon. After we got home, I rushed around getting ready for the wedding. I drove up to Birmingham to my brother's house and dropped the car off, and he took me over to the church for the wedding so that Greg and I would only have one car.
The wedding was beautiful. It was in an adorable Episcopal church downtown. After the wedding, we all headed to the Vulcan Museum for the reception. I had actually never been to Vulcan, so I was pretty excited to check it out, and see the views of downtown Birmingham. It was so pretty! We had a really good time! I got Greg to dance with me a few times! We ended up seeing a lot more friends at the reception, so it was really good being able to catch up with them.
Brian and Carson during the ceremony
Greg and I at the wedding reception
Brian and Carson's first dance
Sunday morning Mom and Dad drove up to my brother's house because we were all going to go have brunch at Another Broken Egg in Mountain Brook. We got there around 11, and luckily only had to wait about 20 minutes. It was DELICIOUS! I'm so glad that we were able to get together with the entire family!
Mom and Dad at brunch
Guy and Andrea at brunch
Ben and Alicia at brunch
Greg and I at brunch
Overall, it was a crazy busy weekend, but I am so glad that we went! It was really great seeing friends that we haven't seen since our wedding, and of course it was great to see my parents, siblings, and my nephew.
Here is Justin holding the book that Greg and I got for him. I seriously cannot believe that he is going to be one this week! It's amazing how time flies when you have little ones in your life. I am looking forward to going through it all again starting in late January when Greg's sister has her little girl! We are looking forward to become Aunt and Uncle again! I can't wait to begin spoiling my newest niece!
