Uncle Libero & Aunt Elida's Wedding

Collin had a great time at his first wedding and loved being a part of Uncle Libero and Aunt Elida's ceremony & reception! We enjoyed the wedding so much that there were many wonderful parts we simply experienced and hoped others captured in pictures.

This is the only family picture on our camera - hopefully someone took a family photo where Collin looks a little more enthusiastic than this -

At the ceremony, the gorgeous bride had her eyes locked on her handsome groom . . . and Libero was all smiles. Collin was captivated by the ceremony . . . until he felt he needed to add some sound effects like spitting raspberries during prayers. Thankfully Grammy Lesa took him to the back to minimize the disruptions.

Everyone was excited to welcome the new husband & wife to the reception.

The wedding guests were surprised by a mariachi band who serenaded the couple. Collin couldn't take his eyes off the musicians. One of the sweet flower girls had enough of her shoes.

Our cousin Izabelle played the guitar & sang for their first dance -

Then everyone hit the dance floor. Collin with Grammy and Brownie -

And dancing with Espi, Lina & Great Aunt Vicky. Collin would kick his legs to show his excitement.

Dancing with my hubby -

Of course, a wedding wouldn't be complete without a million posed pictures. Here are a few . . .

The family with everyone looking at different cameras -

Espi, Great Aunt Anisja, Lina, Cas & Grandma Libia - Uncle Libero with Great Aunt Anisja -

Uncle Libero with Collin -

Collin with the groomsmen -

Collin with Dad - I hope someone got a picture of Collin and me dancing. Partway through the mother-son dance, they invited all of the mothers & sons to the dance floor. What a thrill! Collin and I were the first ones there, twirling around.

As I was driving to the wedding that afternoon, I started getting sappy thinking about the day I would watch Collin get married. I of course laughed at myself since he is just 9 months old, but it already feels like time is flying by with him. It was such a treat to enjoy the moment, dancing with my son, so thankful to be his mom!

As we had done the night before, we sent Collin home with Grammy and Brownie, allowing Cas & I to stay and enjoy the evening without a cranky, past-his-bedtime baby. The final photo on my camera shows us happy & relaxed.