A Beautiful Wedding!

Our Darling Daughter was married last Saturday in a beautiful ceremony marking the beginning of her life with the man she loves with all her heart. They were so happy, so in love, and so thrilled to be surrounded by all the friends and family who love them so much. We are thrilled that we have another son to add to our family. He is funny, kind, and so very patient. We could not have asked for a more wonderful man for her to love.

The wedding day was perfect. The weather was so nice, there was only one minor disaster when the zipper on one of the bridesmaids dresses broke, and the reception was the best party Hubby and I have ever thrown! I was blessed to have my dearest friends enjoy our celebration with us. My very special, longest friend, Mrs. Goodneedle and I spent such lovely time together both at the reception and the next day. She gave me some wise words: I would feel a let-down after the wedding was all over. She was right, as always, but there is also a bit of relief that all our work and effort made for such a joyous day. Tomorrow Hubby and I are off for a week at family church camp. Just what we need to relax and renew.

Here are Hubby and our DD dancing their father/daughter dance to "Isn't She Lovely". This song was popular when she was born 25 years ago and we used to sing it to her when she was just a newborn. It was so fitting that they danced to it now. Probably better than all those Sousa marches he used to hum as he carried her around, hoping she'd stop her crying and drift off to sleep. Many of those marches really did work.

Here is our DD the day after the wedding, in her lovely "day after" dress, feeling exhausted from such a busy time in her life. I couldn't resist but to snap this photo. It reminded me of times long ago when she would cuddle up on the sofa and drift off, comfortable and happy. Now she and Husband of Her Own (HOHO) are off in Hawaii, enjoying the tropical breezes, relaxing, and savoring their time as they celebrate the beginning of their life together. We wish them joy, love that knows no bounds, and many, many years of happiness!