It's all over and it was beautiful! Everything was perfect, except the weather. But the weather was perfect for taking pictures.
The rehearsal was on Friday at noon. After we practiced the ceremony a couple times, we all gathered at a restaurant for a big early dinner. That evening, Ed and I had a small party at our house for our family members that were staying in town Friday night. From my side one of my sisters and her husband and one niece and her husband were able to make it. It was the first time I got to meet my niece's husband, who happens to be very nice. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures while they were here. I was too focused on being in the moment, which isn't a bad thing!
Trisha and a few of the bridesmaids spent Friday night. Early Saturday morning, the ladies who were doing the hair and makeup showed up. I made a brunch for the girls. Then it was off to the venue about 1:30.
The ceremony and reception was perfect. Everyone told me how beautiful everything was and how good the food tasted. We are still waiting for all of the pictures from the photographer, but here are few.
We came home with half of the bottom layer of cake and two trays of leftover sweets. As a result I did not bake any Christmas cookies. I felt overloaded with sugar, but now that Christmas is over, I'm craving a cookie or two.
Christmas plans changed. We had planned to go to Cincinnati Christmas afternoon to have dinner at my younger sister's house, but she and her husband and boys tested positive for COVID. We ended up staying home and had a relaxing (sort of) day at the house. It was relaxing for me once I got the dinner prepared. After getting the news that the plans with my siblings was cancelled, I scrambled to put together a turkey dinner for my family. I got the last fresh turkey at the grocery store, which I consider a small Christmas miracle.
In the afternoon, we took our time opening gifts and then watched football. Honestly, I like being home and not rushing off to Cincinnati for the evening. It is so much more relaxing.
Squeaks agrees.
I didn't get all of the handmade gift done. Ed's socks have about 4 inches to go on the second sock. Blake's quilt needs the binding and Kristin's needs quilting and binding. Blake is leaving tomorrow to head back to Cincinnati. My goal for today is to finish his quilt so that he can take it with him.
Time to get moving if I'm to get it done.
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