We left our house at 7:30 to start our adventure to Richmond for Koz and Kristin’s wedding. Travis was great the whole way there except we had to listen to his Star Wars movies the whole way there. Once we got into town we had some time to spare so we went over to Target to get a drink and some lotion for me since I forgot to put some on before we left. After that we piled back in the car and headed over to Evan’s old neighborhood so Travis could see the house he lived in when he was in high school. Travis thought it was neat but the best part was watching Evan’s reaction when he realized the people had painted the house yellow (it used to be white). He must have said it 10 times in about a minute. Later I found out this was a topic of conversation to him since he spent part of his summer one year painting it white for his parents. Now I know why he was taking the new yellow color of the house so personally! :)
When we got to the church it was time to get Travis dressed for the ceremony. He wore the coat for about 5 minutes but I do have a picture to prove he did wear it. Thankfully he made no fuss about the pants and the shoes so I was taking it as a “win”. Walking into the church Travis automatically turned into a shy little boy and was hiding behind me until we got to our seats. I brought a new Lego set (an Anklesaurus I think) for Travis to construct while we were in the church. It was a Catholic wedding so I wasn’t sure what to expect time-wise. He put his Legos together and was quiet so that was a “win” also.
Next it was off to the reception.....it was at a hotel nearby-I think it was a Sheraton. We found our names on the table and were at table #12. The name cards were actually a set of glass picture frame coasters which were a very cute gift idea. The other people at table 12? Well we had Kramer, Robb, Erin, Hood, us and Ann Marie! This could get interesting--lol. I brought yet another new Lego set (a jet) for Travis to build while we were at the table waiting for lunch etc. This worked out in general but it took forever for our table to get a chance to get to the buffet so Travis was done with his jet when it was our turn-oh well. No shocker Travis wanted nothing to do with the food and ate 3 strawberries for lunch. I didn't fare much better since everything had stuff in it I don't like so it was a huge plate of fruit for me!
After we ate Travis was getting restless so I took him to the patio area out back. He had fun running around, looking at the bugs and trying to climb the lightpole! Eventually almost all of the tuba people ended up outside as well. This is when the real fun began. ;) The group got together and sang their infamous song "I wanna kiss her butt". Now this is an innocent song that they made full of double entendres years ago. Every time they made the kiss sound and said "butt" Travis was howling with laughter. This was mostly because he isn't allowed to say "butt" in our house. :) After that song the tubas stood for many pics to be taken and somehow Travis ended up in these pictures as well. Then someone had an idea to say "look at the UFO" so they would all point in the distance...this started Travis on a "where? I don't see a UFO....WHERE?" Somehow I convinced him they were kidding. lol
Next it was the time Travis had been waiting for.....CAKE! They had a cute grooms cake made with a Marvin the Martian holding a tuba in Hokie colors. It was to cute. Travis HAD to have the tuba cake! Eventually he did get a piece....so he had 3 strawberries and a piece of cake. ;) Unfortuantely at this point it was time for Evan to sing....for those that haven't witnessed this it is interesting.....After many glasses of wine he asked the band to let him sing "Love Shack". It is a little scary how well he does the Fred impersentation! Pretty much after that it was time to leave......it was around 5:30 at this time. I got the pleasure of driving home of course.... ;)
Congrats to Koz and Kristin!!!
