So, Chris and I had yet another busy weekend. This past weekend my cousins wedding was on the agenda. We also got to keep the kids again this weekend :) I really do love having the kiddos around and I was upset that I had to work all weekend except for the wedding day.
Saturday was the wedding and it ended up being a beautiful day. I must say that College Grove TN is a beautiful community. Honestly, it reminded me a little of Rockspring. On the way there we stopped in South Pittsburg to get something to drink at a gas station. Walked in and while I was scanning the drink section a woman came up to me and said, "Oh honey let me pull that down for you!". Just so happens that my skirt was up ALL THE WAY due to some static cling and my girdle was showing :/
Got to the church and it was adorable. One of those ole timey churchs that is small and has the stained glass windows and undeniable charm. The ceremony was beautiful along with the bride :) My favorite part was when the bride and groom (my cousin) put their heads together to pray. It was like time stood still for them and they were just held in that moment and we, the guests, weren't even there. Ceremony was followed by family pics. It's so nice when family can get together like that. It has been YEARS since we have all been together at the same time. Really, it's a shame we don't get together like we used to, but people grow up and get in the grind of life. I know how it is. lol.
The reception was next and it was also very nice. I loved the cookie bar with the white and choc milk in shot glasses. Cute idea! Also, the prime rib was the bomb.
Chris and I left early so we could head home to get the kids and thankfully no more girdle showing happened.
Going to weddings the past 2 weekends reminds me of my own wedding day. Yes, Chris and I chose at the last minute to do a very private impromptu ceremony, but I wouldn't change that at all. Whether you have 6 guests or 100 a happily married couple does not remember the bells and whistles or the guest list they remember how they felt saying their vows to the one they love. I never would have thought that being married would be such an adventure and full of so much love and friendship :) With all of Chris' health issues the past few weeks I have really been looking at things differently. Each of us are living in the here and now and not promised tomorrow. I try to cherish every moment I have with the kids and Chris.
Look at the children while they are sleeping and think about how they will look in 20 years.
Feel how small their hands are when they are holding mine.
Save even the scribble art they make.
Save the roses that chris buys me. I still have roses from the very first bouquet :)
Listening to him snore at night (strangely) is like a lullaby.
Even after all this time he can still give me butterflies because he is so sweet :)
I'm feeling very sappy today. lol. I may start crying.
But seriously sometimes we get in such a rush we don't stop to smell the roses. I'm guilty of it too.
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