Raising Gracie

RG 43

"Mommy, daddy." Gracie called from the living room.
Becky and Seth both emerged in pajamas that matched Gracie 's elf ones she was wearing.
"Good morning baby." Seth said picking her up.
"We all twinning." Gracie said.
"We are." Becky said.
"Look Santa came." Gracie said.
"Indeed he did." Seth said looking at all the wrapped presents.
There was a knock at the door so Becky pulled it open to reveal her family, Seth's family along with Josh and Cesaro.
"Merry Christmas." They all said.
"Merry Christmas." Becky said letting them in.
"Look Santa came." Gracie said.
"I see that." Holly said. "Someone must have been a good little girl."
"I was." Gracie said.
Everyone managed to sit around the room and Josh and Cesaro passed out presents to everyone.
"Oh my goodness." Gracie said seeing the pile of presents sitting in front of her.
"Someone was a very good girl this year." Cesaro said.
"Can I open them?" Gracie asked.
"Have at it." Seth said as Becky held her phone ready to record it all.
Gracie smiled and dug into her pile sending paper flying everywhere. She showed off all her new toys, clothes and craft sets.
"That is some hall." Seth said.
"It is." Gracie said sitting down on his lap.
"Tire yourself out?" Seth asked.
"Yes." Gracie said leaning on him.
Seth smiled and kissed her head.
"How about we watch while the others open their presents." Seth said.
"Yeah." Gracie said and everyone dug into their pile of presents.

"What do you think baby?" Becky asked holding up the leather jacket her brother got her for Christmas.
"It's awesome." Gracie said. "Kim would approve."
"She would." Becky said explaining who Kim was. "She makes some of the jackets I wear on TV, my I am the Man one."
"They used that one with your new figure right." Annette asked.
"Yes." Becky said.
"That has to be cool for her." Ken said.
"It is." Becky said. "She's a talent."
"What about your pile daddy?" Gracie asked.
"I'll get to it." Seth said.
"Why don't you come sit in my lap and watch him dig in." Becky said.
"Okay mommy." Gracie said moving over.
Seth smiled and opened his presents showing Gracie each thing.
"That is a good hall daddy." Gracie said. "You must've been a good boy this year too."
"I was." Seth said. "Your mommy saw to that."
"Mommy?" Gracie said.
"Yes?" Becky asked.
"I starvin." Gracie said as her stomach growled making everyone chuckle.
"It seems so." Becky said. "Go slip your slippers on and we'll go get some food."
"In our jammies?" Gracie asked.
"Yes, we are going to wear them until it's time to bathe and get ready for the wedding." Becky said.
"Okay." Gracie said scrambling off her lap and running to her room.
Everyone pitched in and picked up the wrapping paper and got their presents in bags. When Gracie returned they all headed down to the restaurant for Christmas breakfast.

"Okay sweet girl it's almost time." Becky said as Gracie stood in her dress.
"Mommy you look like a princess." Gracie said.
"So you do." Becky said smiling. "I am so happy you are here with us."
"Me too." Gracie said. "Mama is happy too."
"I know she is." Becky said.
"You ready to get this show on the road?" Charlotte asked coming up.
"Are we?" Becky asked Gracie.
"Yes we are." Gracie said.
Music began in the hall and Becky stood with her dad and Gracie and watched as each girl walked through the doors.
"Okay baby your turn." Becky said.
Gracie nodded and grabbed her basket and walked through the door.

Looking up as she got inside she saw Seth smile big at her and she smiled. As she began walking down the isle she tossed gold and red petals on the ground until she reached the front.
"That was beautiful baby." Seth said kissing her cheek.
"Thank you daddy." Gracie said moving over to Josh who picked her up.

Everyone turned and stood as the music changed and the doors opened and Becky on her father's arm came in. Instantly their eyes locked and Becky felt as if she was floating down the isle.
"Is breá liom tú mo chailín milis, tuillte agat an grá seo agus a bheith sásta." Ken said. (I love you my sweet girl, you deserve this love and be happy.)
"Go raibh maith agat daidí, is breá liom tú."" Becky said kissing his cheek. (Thank you da, I love you.)
Ken smiled and moved her vale so it was covering her face before turning to Seth and shaking his hand.
"Today I am entrusting you with my daughter's heart along with my granddaughter's. Treat them well and love them deep but always let them fly." Ken said placing Becky's hand in his.
"Always." Seth said and Ken moved and stood next to Annette.
"Please be seated." Mr. Larson said and everyone sat and Becky and Seth moved to stand under the arch. "Today we have gathered here to witness the marriage between Seth Colby Rollins and Rebecca Quin Lynch. If there is anyone present who can give just cause to why these two should not be married please speak now or forever be silent."
There was a pause but no one said a world.
"Who has brought these two here to be married?" Mr. Larson said.
"We have." Both set's of their parents said.
"With our blessings." Annette said.
"Have you Rebecca Quin come here today without reservation to join freely in marriage with Seth Colby?" Mr. Larson asked.
"I have." Becky said.
"Have you Seth Colby come here today without reservation to join freely in marriage with Rebecca Quin?" Mr. Larson asked.
"I have." Seth said.
"Each of you have written vows, Rebecca you will go first." Mr. Larson said.
Becky smiled and turned to Charlotte who took her bouquet of flowers and handed her a leather bound book.
"You are the love of my life, my best friend and the father of my daughter." Becky said. "You've been the solace I have needed when darkness has surrounded me. You truly are a light for me. You make me feel stronger when I feel weak, you make me happy when I am sad, you support my dreams and encourage me to never give up and reach for my dreams. A lot of my dreams have come true this year, so many I never imagined but this right here is one I knew you were going to make come true. My heart has never been more happy then it has been over this last year and that is thanks to you. Falling in love with you changed me but also allowed me to stay the same. From the moment things changed between us I looked forward to the next time we would talk or see each other. The butterflies drove me wild because you opened my heart to a deeper love then I knew was possible. The night you proposed to me I knew at some point it was going to happen but you went to surprised me. When you dropped to your knee I felt the tears escape my eyes as asked me four simple words. That moment was truly one of the happiest moments in my life.
"Today I am giving you my heart to care for because I know you will care for my heart as if it's your own." Becky said. "Our world changed a lot this year, career wise, personally and with the addition of a daughter. You helped me see that I had fallen in love with our daughter before I knew it myself. You bring me joy and happiness everyday and I cannot wait to see where our life takes us. I know no matter what is to come together was are stronger and can get through it all. So today and for the rest of my days I will honor the vows I am making here today. I vow to be your wife, your partner, your best friend, the solace you need and the anchor in the storm. I will love you more tomorrow then I do day and it will continue to grow as the days pass."
"Wow." Seth said hearing the depths of her love for him.
"As our world grows and changes I vow to hold your hand, help you where you need and let you help me when I need. I vow to always talk to you and to never give up on you. My heart and life is yours as I freely give them to you." Becky said.
"Seth." Mr. Larson said.
Seth took a deep breath and smiled.
"To say how much you mean to me there are no words that seem fitting." Seth said. "You are my best friend, the one person I want to spend my life with, to have kids with and grow old with. I never would've dreamed that I would be standing here today across from you. I remember meeting you for them first time and how captivated I was by you. You have this thing where you can draw a person in and I was one of them. I knew from day one you were going to be a part of my life. This last January when things began to change between us I wondered if it was a smart thing to do, we work together, we often trained together and I wondered if maybe we'd have to much in common but I am so glad I was wrong. Falling in love with you was truly falling in love for the first time. It was a simple as breathing. It was the first time I saw my future and I knew it was you. From the beginning I told you this was different, this was right. As our worlds intertwined over this last year I knew I found my other half. Just like I knew the minute I saw you holding Gracie I knew you loved her and she was meant to be in our lives. It's thanks to you that I am called daddy and my heart has never been more full. You inspire me each and everyday to be a better person. I have never been more happy in my life and I am looking forward to where our lives go. I know no matter what is to come together was are stronger and can get through it all. So today and for the rest of my days I will honor the vows I am making here today. I vow to be your husband, your partner, your best friend, the solace you need and the anchor in the storm. I vow to love you each day with my whole heart that I am freely giving to you to care for. I vow to spend my life loving you, supporting you and our ever growing and changing world. I vow to stand my your side and face whatever is to come, to embrace it with you and shield you if I can. I am not a believer in many things but I believe in you and I will continue for all the days of my life."
"Wow." Becky said reaching up and wiping the tear that had fallen from his eye.
"In the exchanging of these vows you have shown that your love is deep and your commitment not only to each other but your family." Mr. Larson said. "At this time you will now exchange rings and your testament to be married."
Becky took the ring from Charlotte as Seth took his from Brandon.
"May this ring be an outward sign of my commitment to our life together. It will serve as a reminder of the pledge I am making here today to you. With this ring, I thee wed." Becky said slipping the ring onto his finger and kissing where she placed it.
"May this ring be an outward sign of my commitment to our life together. It will serve as a reminder of the pledge I am making here today to you. With this ring, I thee wed." Seth said slipping the ring onto Becky's finger before kissing where he placed it.
"In the exchanging of rings you have placed an outward symbol of the vows and pledges you made here today." Mr. Larson said. "I believe you have some more vows to make."
"We do." Seth said. "Gracie."
Josh set Gracie down and she walked over to him.
"Today is not only a very special day for your daddy and I, but for you as well." Becky said. "So we feel it's important to make vows to you."
"Okay." Gracie said and Seth picked her up.
"We vow to you our sweet girl to love you always, to care for and always be an encouraging force." Seth said.
"We vow to help you be the amazing light that you are and to see the light in a world full of darkness." Becky said. "You were an amazing gift we have been blessed with and one we will always be grateful for. You have opened our eyes and hearts to a whole new world and we in turn want to give you the world."
Becky turned and took the ring from Charlotte and turned back to Gracie.
"Over the years as you grow so will this ring." Becky said slipping the ring onto her finger. "But this ring will be a symbol of the vows I have made here today to you. These are Celtic love knots so you know I love you."
"I love you mommy." Gracie said softly.
"Over to mommy." Seth said handing Gracie over to Becky. He turned and took a necklace from Brandon. "This symbol is the Arminian symbol for love. Inside the locket here is a picture of me and you on the day I got to become your daddy. A day I will never forget." He placed the necklace on her and kissed her cheek. "I love you."
"I love you daddy." Gracie said tears in her eyes.
"My sweet girl, you are so blessed and loved." Becky said. "Are you okay?"
"So happy." Gracie said.
Becky and Seth hugged her before passing her back to Josh.
"Do you Rebecca Quin take Seth Colby to be your husband. Will you love him, honor him and cherish him in good times and bed, in sickness and health for richer or poorer all the days of your life?" Mr. Larson asked.
"I do." Becky said looking Seth in his eyes.
"Do you Seth Colby take Rebecca Quin to be your wife. Will you love her, honor her and cherish her in good times and bed, in sickness and health for richer or poorer all the days of your life?" Mr. Larson asked.
"I do." Seth stated firmly.
"Then it is my pleasure to announce you are now husband and wife, you may kiss your bride." Mr. Larson said and Seth quickly moved Becky's vale over her head and kissed her while everyone cheered and clapped. "Ladies and gentlemenI I present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Rollins."
Their family and friends cheered and clapped and they headed down the isle and out into hallway.
"Daddy." Gracie called from Josh's arm and Seth took her from him and she wrapped her body around him.
"Are you okay?" Seth asked rubbing her back.
"Yes." Gracie said.
They moved down the hall into the room where they took pictures.
"How is she?" Becky asked.
"I think she's a bit overwhelmed." Seth said rubbing Gracie's back.
"Sweet girl, do you wanna change into a small dress?" Becky asked.
"Yes please." Gracie said. "I feel like a giant puff ball."
Becky chuckled and took Gracie behind the changing curtains. She helped her out of the big red and gold dress and into a little red dress.
"All better?" Becky asked.
"Yes mommy." Gracie said.
They walked out to the main room and Amelia came in.
"Your guests are in the ball room, you can head there anytime." Amelia said.
"Gracie can you go down with your uncles and mommy and I will join you in a bit." Seth asked.
"Okay daddy." Gracie said. "Uncle Rich can you carry me?"
"I'd be happy to." Rich said scooping her up and leaving the room with everyone. When they were gone Seth pulled Becky into his arms kissing her hard.
"You've made me the happiest man alive." Seth said.
"You've been making my dreams come true all year." Becky said.
"We are better together." Seth asked.
"We are." Becky said. "Now how about you help me change out of this dress."
"Yes." Seth said smiling wickedly kissing her deeply.