The Reindeers

Malachi and Ezra had the privilege of being ring bearers in their cousin, Katie's wedding today. Yesterday, on the way to the rehearsal Malachi announced that he was going to be a "reindeer" in Katie's wedding. Word got back to the wedding coordinator and she referred to them as "the reindeer" for the whole rehearsal and wedding.

At the rehearsal, the property was set up for the wedding that was going to take place that day, so we weren't confident that they were really sure of what they would be doing today. They had to walk out of the estate and down the steps and across the lawn and to Sara (Katie's sister).
The first time through there were a few tears and some shyness. But the second time through they did great! They were all set...right?
Ezra started to show some nerves even before the wedding had begun. All this attention was a little too much. However, Malachi thought everyone was there to see him--of course.
Malachi, thinking everyone was there to see him, took every opportunity to woo the flower girls.

First, he was found holding hands with 2 year old Lauralee during photo sessions with the bride and groom (he was not asked to do so, he did it on his own).Later he was seen walking into the sunset with 4 year old Abigail.

She was rescued by her mother moments after they got to the water's edge.

But no girl compared to his cousin, Ella Grace--what a sweetie.

As for their job as reindeer...Ezra started crying as the bridesmaids made their way down the aisle. By the time it was their turn to come down out of the house, the reindeer had to be rescued and escorted by their Daddy.
Despite the "rescue" they charmed the crowd and I was told about 100 times how cute and adorable they are.
As part of the wedding "fun", Katie had a dress up spot. Everyone could dress up, write a note on a chalk board and have their picture taken for Katie and Wyatt. Here is the picture that the "reindeer" took.

Cutest nerds in town!