We are both so very thankful for all of our family members, those who were present at these recent events, as well as those who were in our thoughts and prayers at distant locales. You are all so special to us, and we love you! Sometimes one just has to wonder how much can be packed into ten days' time, and I must say, I am amazed at our past week and a half! From the motorcade with Kristy, Tim, and children to Michigan and the lovely beginning of marriage there, to the extreme opposite with a glorious fifty-year marriage celebration in New York, we have been going nonstop and are actually ready for a few days of quiet!
1HW truly missed one of the highlights in Grand Rapids, that of the manicures, where the female wedding party members, along with the moms and grandmoms, had early pre-wedding magic accomplished! Also, what fun to share time with Tim's parents, as we four took the five grands out for pizza. The wedding itself was beautiful, and Ashley was a glowing and happy bride, in spite of the tears that most everyone shared! We welcome Kristy and Tim to the "in-law" status, or even the "out-law" status, which we sometimes feel!
Once we arrived in New York, we went promptly to work, from making cookies at Mom's to all of the food preparation in Newark Valley. Nieces Joan, Linda, Emily, and Deb had planned their minds and hearts out to give Anne and Maurice a sumptuous feast for the party, so all of us pitched in to help, even granddaughters Audrey and Faith. Sure glad I have paid attention to "plating" on the Food Channel! We had two celebration dinners, too... one with live lobster (yummy!) and one with pizza, both of which were enjoyed by all. And, we even finished setting everything up just before the first guests arrived, most of whom I had never seen before in my life! Thank goodness for in-laws at this party!!!
More than the details, though, I have thought over and over about what special times these two events have been, and how important it was to have so much family present. Both the wedding and the anniversary party combined family members from all over and from all sides of the family trees. Both were sentimental and loving, happy times for all of those present, and both left everyone with lasting memories that will remain and will bring smiles. How blessed we are to be part of such family events and celebrations! On top of so many happy memories in Michigan and New York, to then meet Kim, Chuck, and the boys in Indiana was just too much to believe!
Truly, 1HW and I are two of the most blessed people in the world!
2 comments:
How does one eat live lobster? Don't they pinch?!
Yeah, that poor lobster was so mortified about only being seen and served with drawn butter that it turned absolutely scarlet and screamed, "Oh, NOOOOO!" which I cheerfully ignored! YUMMY!
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