Ear Infection, Rehearsal, Rehearsal Dinner

This morning Aiden woke up at 4am with an earache. He’s had cold symptoms since a few hours before our flight left Sacramento. Sometimes colds turn into ear infections for Aiden, and with his complaining and dramatic 4am crying, we decided to take him to the urgent care this morning. It was a good thing we listened to his complaint, because the doctor said, “oh this ear (left) is really bad.” She gave him some antibiotics and we were on our way.

Good 'ol Urgent Care Clinics - what would we do without them?

We stopped at Sonic for lunch, which seems to be becoming a must-do during these trips out to Missouri and Arkansas. They are quite abundant out here, and not so present in northern CA. We had to eat fast, tho. Because by the time we got in and out of the urgent care and ate lunch, it was almost time for the wedding rehearsal! Aiden did a really good job listening and following directions at the rehearsal. He and his cousin Maddie are the ringbearer and flowergirl. They both listened and were respectful. We got to see Vavo and Vavu, along with Baby Luke – so that was nice! We also got to see David, Steph and Justin, who were there with Madison. The rehearsal seemed to go smoothly from a spectator’s point of view – hopefully Tim and Heather agree!

Aiden practicing for his important job tomorrow!

Jeremy holding baby Luke (Peter and Nai's son)

Practicing to be Mr. & Mrs. Tim Pascoal!

We then went out to The Gran Falloon for dinner. It was quite a large group, as we were joined by some more of the family who hadn’t made it to the rehearsal. Dan, Gina and Alyssa were there, along with Dionne and Vito, and Peter and Nai. So that was great. It was nice to have everyone all together. As soon as Angie arrives tonight, all of Andrew’s siblings will be here. Woo hoo! It’s such a nice feeling when that happens. Tonight everyone is doing different stuff. TIm will be coming here to the hotel to spend the night, then he will leave with the groomsmen in the morning. The ladies are staying in a different hotel. Maria and Jeremy will meet up with them at the ceremony. It looks like tomorrow is shaping up to be a really nice day. The weather has been perfect, and everyone seems to be arriving. It’s almost here!

We celebrated Tim's birthday during the rehearsal dinner, because tomorrow is also Tim's birthday, in addition to his and Heather's wedding day!

Jeremy jabbed the whole piece of cake with his fork, and ate off it like cake-on-a-stick!

Jeremy likes cake (can you tell)?

Peter and Nai, sans Luke, who was kidnapped by all the aunties who loved holding him :-)

Look at that crowd!