Sugar and spice and everything nice

I'm an auntie again!!!!  My "little" brother Brian and my sister-in-law Blair welcomed their first child into the world at 5:09 AM today.  After four boy cousins on the Becker side, we finally have our little girl!!  Quinn Nykkole Becker weighed in at 7 pounds 10 ounces and is 20 inches long.  She is beautiful and perfect in every way:-)  This morning I was telling Josiah that he had a new cousin and asked if he could say Baby Quinn and he replied "No, I can't say Baby Quinn"  Um yeah, I think ya can buddy:-)  Can't wait for him to meet her and can't wait for all the fun times ahead as they grow up together!!  Congratulations to Brian and Blair and welcome to this big crazy family little Quinn!

This is what she thinks of the flash...I agree little one!

Beautiful baby Quinn

Proud auntie:-)

Do I fit??

The other night we were over at Robin and Kyle's and Miles had decided that all of Henry's toys were much too entertaining for a little baby and had claimed them for his own. Case in point:

"Let me try out this bouncy seat, I'm sure it's too dangerous for Henry anyway"

Henry looks on in dismay Josiah trys to talk Miles into getting out so he can try the bouncy seat for himself

Both Josiah and Miles decide that Rachel and Signing Time and the Slide are more their speed

Henry approves!

Brian and Blair got married!

OK, so I do not profess to be the photographer of the family in any way since I'm married to a video expert and related to my mom and sister who are the "queens of kodak". That said, I was in charge of the camera at the wedding festivities and have woefully few photos to share. In my defense, I am not used to fulfilling this role and so it was secondary on my mind to getting a manicure, hair done, dress on and getting myself down the aisle among other things! Anyway, due to lack of photos, you will have to just read and imagine all the fun:-) Or, you can also check out Robin's blog as she has many more pictures to share (http://www.kroeningfamily.blogspot.com/) And yes, I'm aware that she is 34 weeks pregnant, wrangling an 18 month old, getting herself ready for the same trip down the aisle and STILL managed to get more photos than I did.....*sigh* The whole weekend was so much fun! We started out Friday at noon with something ALL girls need before a big event, manicures!! Blair and her mom, sisters along with my mom, Robin, Jen and I got our hands all ready for the big event and had a fun time relaxing and chatting, imagine that:-) Friday night brought rehearsal at the church followed by a yummy dinner that my parents catered in...wood fire pizzas=yummy! As has become tradition for a Becker wedding, Friday night found Blair, Robin, Jen and I at the Kahler Grand hotel for a fun girls night to help Blair relax and rest up for the big day. A few Mikes Hard Lemonades + inroom movie + comfy bed = mission accomplished! Here are a few photos I “borrowed” from Robin…Josiah was super excited to be co-ring bearer with cousin Miles, they felt the occasion called for a celebratory kiss also:

Saturday was the big day and started with all the girls getting our hair done. This was the ONE event that I did manage to remember to snap a few photos of, enjoy!

The beautiful bride!

Jen getting all prettied up:-)

Blair helping Jen pick a good lipstick for the occasion (yay, a cosmetologist in the family!!)

After hair, it was off to the church to get dressed. My dress fit like a glove but we quickly realized that nursing bras and fancy frocks do not mix too well....thank you to whoever invented double stick dress tape! Seth and Josiah got in on the fun too as they were both in the wedding as groomsman and ring bearer. Josiah shared the ring bearer spotlight with cousin Miles and the two of them were pulled down the aisle in a wooden sled by Papa....too cute! Again, I "borrowed" this picture from Robin's blog so that you could witness the cuteness:-)

The ceremony went off without a hitch...other than I was crying like a baby through a good portion of it. I guess seeing my baby brother all grown up and waiting at the end of the aisle to see his bride for the first time in her dress was more emotional than I planned because I was caught without a tissue! Thank you to Blair's sister Heather for sharing hers with me:-) Then it was time to PAR-TAY! (More borrowed pics)

After a quick stop to shoot a few outdoor photos in downtown Rochester (very chilly but I'm sure the photos will be well worth it!) we entered the reception doing the Train, so funny! Dinner was divine and the slideshow went off without a hitch thanks to the hard work of Mom, Dad, Robin and Seth...nice work you guys! Thank you also to Grammy and Papa Gary for taking Josiah home to go to bed and letting Seth and I stay to enjoy the dance! I took full advantage and was on the dance floor most of the night....it may not look pretty but I LOVE to dance! So, as you read, it was a wonderful time had by all. I am SOOO excited to say that Blair is now an official member of the Becker family and we couldn't be happier! She is just the best and she and Brian make an amazing couple! Congrats you two crazy kids and enjoy your week in Jamaica....I know checked bags cost extra these days but I'll help pay if you can pack some warm sun to bring back!! Love you guys!!