this is me in front of the computer. (I'm making a face).
steamed artichokes
2 days ago
Thursday, June 26, 2008
chocolate stroll...
same cafe. The night was a "chocolate stroll" through downtown Lorena. Every business (including all 4 or 5 antique shops) had a different sampling of chocolate as you strolled past their merchandise. It was fun, and we'll be going next year :)
last night at Jessie Delight
Ron and I are enjoying the wonderful little cafe that we found in Lorena, called Jessie Delight. We RAVED about this place, but this is the last night we were there because it had to close that weekend. Sadly. They're still catering, and might do some themed parties, which I'm on the email list for. A themed party? Sign us up!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Now, back to me.
Aside from wedding stuff, I really wanted to share with everyone that just a couple days ago on my walk I spotted a mother armadillo leading four little baby armadillos across a lawn. I just stood and watched, since I've never seen that before. It reminded me a little bit of when John Herd made a big fuss about squirrels in Wisconsin. So there I was, just taking in something new that nature presented me with, cute little wobbly animals that are, I suppose, sort of like glorified possums.
Friday, June 13, 2008
real people visiting us!
People we know actually came to visit us while they were in Texas!!
Joel and Elizabeth were our first official guests!
Ron got me the flowers in the background (aww)
dancing
Thought I'd throw a picture at you guys. Here's me and Natalie at the wedding...
and Mike Marass. At this point I'm having fun dancing.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Natalie's wedding
When Natalie decided to get married to her husband again, I was right there to support her. I battled through making invitations, and tried to help make her big day as good as possible. The dresses we bridesmaids got to wear were actually very pretty and made to look good on any frame (thank goodness). But before we got to put on the dresses, we needed to decorate, shop, and get through the cosmotology school. Not the school itself, but the students helping us. It did save a lot of money to go there, and I was pleased with my hair. Nails... I will go somewhere else next time! but I'm a content person, and it worked ok.
The wedding itself was beautiful, I thought. In typical Natalie fashion, we did start about 20 minutes late. However, that was pretty good considering most of the bridesmaids got lost coming from Madison to Brodhead, and Natalie didn't get to the church until half an hour before show time. The lights were dim and candles were passed and lit throughout the congregation. I didn't even know about that part and it was so pretty!
I didn't expect to cry at all, but I did tear up several times. Nicole's poem was lovely, and when Natalie sang a song she wrote to Pierre, it was beautiful. Then the pictures, and it was hot out!! We were all sweating profusely, mopping our brows, and thanking Dad for bringing fresh water. You'd think it was the sidelines of sporting event. Eventually it cooled off a bit and some nice toasts were made while we enjoyed iced Starbucks coffee. The dance was really fun, mostly just because it was me and a lot of old friends from high school goofing off. I am not coordinated on the dance floor, but I just tried to have fun until I was actually having fun.
Dad and I got to do the father/daughter dance which was special because I didn't have a dance at my wedding and it was neat to do that. I felt very beautiful all night, which was fun, and enjoyed seeing my old friends, and new ones. Natalie and Pierre had a good time, and it cleared up nicely and the tent stayed up.
These are all just bits of the wedding, so much more went into it. We all sang happy birthday to Ruth, that was fun. So Nat and Pierre are even more officially married now, and can stop worrying about my tan line.
The wedding itself was beautiful, I thought. In typical Natalie fashion, we did start about 20 minutes late. However, that was pretty good considering most of the bridesmaids got lost coming from Madison to Brodhead, and Natalie didn't get to the church until half an hour before show time. The lights were dim and candles were passed and lit throughout the congregation. I didn't even know about that part and it was so pretty!
I didn't expect to cry at all, but I did tear up several times. Nicole's poem was lovely, and when Natalie sang a song she wrote to Pierre, it was beautiful. Then the pictures, and it was hot out!! We were all sweating profusely, mopping our brows, and thanking Dad for bringing fresh water. You'd think it was the sidelines of sporting event. Eventually it cooled off a bit and some nice toasts were made while we enjoyed iced Starbucks coffee. The dance was really fun, mostly just because it was me and a lot of old friends from high school goofing off. I am not coordinated on the dance floor, but I just tried to have fun until I was actually having fun.
Dad and I got to do the father/daughter dance which was special because I didn't have a dance at my wedding and it was neat to do that. I felt very beautiful all night, which was fun, and enjoyed seeing my old friends, and new ones. Natalie and Pierre had a good time, and it cleared up nicely and the tent stayed up.
These are all just bits of the wedding, so much more went into it. We all sang happy birthday to Ruth, that was fun. So Nat and Pierre are even more officially married now, and can stop worrying about my tan line.
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