TobeJonesy Day

What a crazy week it's been .. that I'm just now getting to posting about my sister's wedding last weekend. 

The wedding was just PERFECT! 

Amy put lots of thought, effort, and time into every last detail and it all turned out gorgeous! 

We all heading down to STL on Friday morning to help decorate.  Little did we know that Amy had most of the decorating done .. and just needed help with a few things .. including this ..

It took a little extra hands, but it got done! 

We had a dinner that night that went very well. It was nice getting to visit with family that we don't get to see too much. 

Then the wedding day came!!  Mom and I met Amy at the church early to head to our hair appointments.  It was so neat to spend the morning with just the 3 of us. It's time that we don't have all that often, but it's always soo much fun to be together.  Luckily, we were running a little early to every place we needed to be that morning. It meant relaxing  ... and not having to rush. 

The day seemed to fly by. Before I knew it, we were in the room of the church getting ready ... and trying to stay calm with Crazy Mary (the church lady) ...

Crazy Mary Faces :)

About 20 minutes before the wedding, my 2 brothers, Amy, and I were the only ones back in the room together.  That time was perfect.  I couldn't tell you the last time the four of us were alone together laughing and joking around.  Such a wonderful way to calm before the start of the ceremony. 

The ceremony went great.  The moment I turned around after walking down the isle and I saw my 2 brothers walking Amy down ... seemed soo surreal and I could feel Robert's presence so strong. I know he was there at that moment beaming! 

 After the ceremony when pictures had begun, Msr. Ted came up to me and said, "Your sister told me what happened to you. I just want you to know that I'm praying for your, and praying that someone very special walks into your life."  I thought that was SOOOO sweet! 

Grandma and her kids

After pictures at the church, my sister, newest brother, best man and I headed to the car to head to pictures.... outside ... when it was freezing!  Luckily, I didn't have to be in tooo many outside .. but it was worth it.  While Amy and T had their pictures taken ... the best man and I stayed in the car and drank.  Seemed perfect to me! 
Here's a teaser...
 

Courtesy of Metropolitan Picture Company

While heading to the reception we had to stop at QT to refill the cooler and ... 

to bustle the dress!  haha!!! 

The reception was BEAUTIFUL! All the decorations were perfect.  I was SOO nervous for my speech.... but I ROCKED it! For those of you wondering, here's what I said:

"Good Evening! For those of you who don’t know me, I am Erin, Amy’s younger sister. Amy and I have grown to love each other more and more through the years. We’ve gone from arguing, fighting, and throwing things at each other to a point now where we are calling or texting each other almost every day.  I couldn’t have asked for a better sister to support me through life’s ups and downs and she’s also quick to attack anyone who tries to mess with me! 

I’ll never forget Amy first telling me nonchalantly that she “went on a date last night”.  I was so eager for details but all she could say was he was short, bald, and wore gym shorts.  I mean what kind of a guy wears gym shorts on a date?! For quite some time, I would get a call after each date explaining all the details just like sisters should. Little did she know, when she called I would have the speakerphone on, so Robert, my fiancé, could hear all about the dates as well.  It was one particular night when she was going on and on about how short he was and was quick to point out he “had a very nice car” that Robert piped up and said “Amy, you are SO materialistic!” Robert continued to coach Amy to give Tyler a chance. He would always say “the poor guy can’t help that he’s short!” Let me just point out that clearly Tyler is no shorter than Amy … she just had to give up her love for heels!

The first time Tyler came to meet the family was intense.  Not only did he meet our entire (overbearing) family, but also everyone and their mother …literally! What a lucky guy.  It was that weekend that I informed Tyler of Amy’s love for Skittles.  Little did he know, this would be the hook to get her.

I knew Tyler was the man Amy would marry after their first fight (that I knew of).  Tyler came to win Amy over with flowers in hand … and skittles in his pocket!  This is just the man Amy needed!

So Tyler, tonight I’m giving you a bag of tricks to use as needed…

Fun Size – for those everyday tiffs or when she just needs a little snack

Regular Size – For when she’s had a long day at work. Just give her this and walk away. Plan to stay away until the bag is empty!

Big Bag – For those very few times you REALLY mess up .. and just don’t know which way to turn …

On a more serious note, I wish you two a life filled with love and happiness. Together, you have just what it takes to create a long and lasting marriage. I’m very happy to welcome Tyler to the crazy Roe family! I can’t wait to see where this journey takes you as a couple! 

Amy, I have to say that I know both Dad and Robert are looking down with huge smiles on their faces and high fiving each other because they are very proud of the woman you’ve become and that you actually gave that short, bald guy a chance!

Well Amy, you made it! 

Let’s all lift our glasses and toast to my sister and newest brother .. Mr. and Mrs. Jones!"

Here's a few snapshots of Amy's face during the speech:

And here's a Mullink shot.  Grandma with all of her kids ... and the grandkids and great grandkids that were able to make it to the wedding!

This was the perfect wedding for a wonderful couple!  Congratulations Amy and T!