If you've been following me on Instagram or Facebook, perhaps, you have already seen my son's photo and video when he walked down the aisle as a bible bearer to a friend's wedding last week. 

Pardon me for posting the same grainy, low-quality photo here on my blog.  I just can't help but feel proud of my son's shining moment!  (Oh my, I'm starting to become that annoying momma!)  Again, I apologize.  But please understand, for a toddler, in his terrible two's, to be able to walk (unaccompanied) to the altar while being surrounded by complete strangers is already a BIG achievement for parents like us.  Indeed, my husband and I were very pleased with our son for doing such an amazing job!

It was Rafa's first time to be part of a wedding entourage, so we didn't know what to expect.  To be honest, both Ronnie and I were actually a bit worried that our son might just not cooperate on that special day -- you know, toddler issues!  Nevertheless, we still made sure to orient and prepare Rafa for his role as a bible bearer.

For several weeks, Rafa and I practiced walking from point A to point B with a bible at hand.  However, instead of walking slowly, my hyperactive toddler would always run like as if he's in an Olympic marathon.  It's crazy!!!  It's a good thing we arrived early at the church on the day of the wedding and had few minutes to rehearse one last time. 

The processional was breath-taking, at least on my part as a stage-mom.  Lol!  Thankfully, Rafa had been very obedient and cooperative -- he walked slowly toward the altar and even paused for a while to smile at every camera that he saw!  What a clever boy!  Haha!

Here are some of our photos during the event:

It was definitely a successful first wedding appearance for our little Rafa!  Surely, this event will forever be etched in my and my husband's memory!