They've been married a week. And what a wonderful wedding it was. Something happens up at the altar, that makes a relationship of love different. I'm not sure what it was, for me, but perhaps it was the making a commitment in front of friends and family. We are happy you found each other.
I think there are probably better people to do a re-cap of the wedding, but I think we all have our own slices of what we experienced, and taken all together, they add up to a pretty full picture of the entire affair.
First of all, on the fun-meter, it looked like the score was off the charts. It was just plain fun, from the pajama-wearing bridal party getting their hair done, to the extended breakfasts talking about pretty much nothing and everything, to the crazy dancing on the terrace. Okay, there was that one brief moment when Janet was trying to track down Peter, who was at Target with David, but that's just one of the stories that make weddings, well, weddings. At one point I heard Sean say he didn't like being the center of attention. But he did a great job, and his sense of humor added to the overall fun of the event.
Second, on the thanks-meter, we add our voices to the many thanks to the couple for putting everything together. I also heard Sean say that it was Erin who did much of it, even though she was quick to point out all he did do to help out. We loved the photos on the tables of the two of them growing up, and the cakes that Erin made herself, and the tables that they put out themselves. Thank you.
Third, it also scored high on the memory-meter. For those of us of a certain age, who watched Sean grow up, and who just met Erin, it was really great to hear the stories from your friends. We are far away, and don't see you but once or twice a year, but these stories help us know you better. For being unscripted, Johanna's story also filled in a little background to how they, and their cousins, "played" with pets.
And of course, you hit the ball out of the park on the family meter. It was nice to catch up with Janet's family who we had seen only occasionally over the years, some of whom we had a hard time recognizing, or was it the other way around? It was really special to have another chance besides the Poconos to see everyone. Mary did remark on the importance of the Poconos since we all just fell in with each other quickly. And, you were so kind in your ceremony to mention those who could not be there to share in your joy.
It took us a few hours to get home, after dropping Annie off at the airport (and going to a small restaurant we recommend - Pop's Bagels.) We jumped back into our routines, mowed the lawn one more time, watched the evening news, and then we got a text from Andrew and Lur that they had made it home. That's a long drive.
Annie headed back to work but not for long By week's end, she was on her way to Argentina and Uruguay for a short vacation. Margaret and Andrew enjoyed Columbus Day, or as it is now known in Pittsfield schools - Indigenous Peoples Day - by going to see A Start is Born. We went on their recommendation, and pass along the five stars to all of you, if you have not seen it yet. Leonor, Joe and Thomas spent the day in the park.
We close with a few pictures. I know there were plenty of photos taken of both the wedding and the surrounding events, but here is at least one you may not have seen.
Love from up here.
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