In a rustic lodge sparkling with luminaries and thousands of twinkle lights,
surrounded by family and close friends,
while the sun set over the lake,
they said “I do”.
And we celebrated!
It was a beautiful, meaningful, and just plain fun evening!
Our little girl was radiantly happy.
And so are we.
Two weeks from tonight is the wedding.
Two weeks!!
Seriously people – the time just flew by!
The house is starting to look like wedding central and Jan and I have a “state of the wedding” meeting very night to cover our daily to-do lists.
Venue – check.
Invitations – check.
Wedding dress – check.
It was actually the second dress she tried on. Perfect.
She loves it!
Sorry – no peeking till the wedding day!
Bridesmaids, groomsmen, ushers – check, check and check!
Would you believe I even found a mother-of-the-bride dress at a consignment store?
I love it!
Flowers are almost finished.
As are the centerpieces.
Tablecloths, serving pieces, and thousands of twinkle lights are ready for the reception.
There’s still some food to prepare, projects to finish and details to cover, but bit by bit the plans are coming together beautifully!
Which is good – because if the last two weeks go as fast as the previous ones – they are going to fly!
These are precious days, dear friends!
Days to cherish and remember.
The Wedding Daze.
The wonderful ladies at church put on a Bridal Shower for my Laura on Saturday.
I still can’t believe that she’s actually the bride!
There was a whole room full of people loving on my girl.
Laura’s family – grandmas, aunts, cousins – traveling many miles to share the joy.
Steven’s family – wonderful people! So ready to welcome and accept and love her.
And our church family – dear friends who have watched Laura grow up and are so excited for her wedding!
We shared laughter, played games and ate amazing food!
Oh the food! Seriously people can we just talk about the food?!
We had brunch. Isn’t brunch a happy word? We’re talking caramel sticky buns and every kind of coffee cake with all manor of yummy toppings and egg casseroles in all their gooey, cheesy goodness.
I love brunch.
And I love these people.
Precious friends who prayed over my baby girl and shared words of wisdom.
Dear people who gave up a beautiful Saturday morning to shower my girl with love and gifts.
Gifts that Including not one, not two, but three identical vacuums.
She prayed specifically for a vacuum.
And God answered – “Exceeding, abundantly above all that we ask or think”!
And I love this girl!
Who will – in just a few short weeks – walk down the aisle and marry the man who has completely won her heart.
And ours.
So blessed. So very , very blessed.
Are you sitting down?
I have some BIG news to share – and I mean BIG!
You’ll never guess what happened on the Fourth of July!
With fireworks exploding in the background – he asked.
And she said yes!
Such excitement!
So many prayers answered.
The ring is beautiful!
Her eyes are glowing!
Her face is radiant!
My Dagmar – oh wait – I guess if she’s old enough to get married, she’s old enough to use her real name on my blog.
My Laura and her Steven are so happy!
I can’t believe my girl is getting married!
Oh good gravy people! We get to plan a wedding!
Happy days!!!
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