We Did

[Lily Sawyer]

Having just gone through this with both parents in the last few weeks I wish you all the best.

You did a splendid job with every facet of your wedding,

Spoiler

except no potato salad.WTF?

and all joking aside I wish you and your lucky husband many many and more years of happiness.

Sorry about the potato salad. We'll be sure next year on our anniversary to make some and eat it in your honor.
Thank you. Even if the Titans still suck, we had a grand wedding and we are still thrilled about it all. We are so looking forward to no longer dumping bedside commodes and getting on with our life together - neither one of us are qualified to take care of his mother now. She needs professional assistance and he's done it now by himself for 10 years. I'd say he's more than put in his time.

And we've got writing projects and potato salad to make!

 

[GNTLGNT]

You would have been disappointed: no cookies of any variety. Only wedding cake. (But they were wonderful - not kidding about that. Neither one was ho-hum.)

....being able to meet you and your betrothed would have eased the sting of being cookie-less.....

 

[Lily Sawyer]

You n

....being able to meet you and your betrothed would have eased the sting of being cookie-less.....

And a piece of caramel cake would have sealed the deal, eh?

 

[GNTLGNT]

You n

And a piece of caramel cake would have sealed the deal, eh?

...I prefer to think of it as a fringe benefit.....

 

[Agincourt Concierge]

Appetizer:
Low Country pickled shrimp (made by groom and mother-of-the-bride)(South Carolina specialty, where the groom is from)
cayenne cheese wafers (made by mother-of-the-bride)
white grape juice-ginger punch

Lunch:
sherry-rosemary chicken with mushrooms
creamed artichokes with water chestnuts
squash casserole
homemade rolls
choice of Pacific Rim dry Riesling or Chateau Ross Big Bitch Red (story behind this one)

Dessert:
Chateau St. Michelle brut champagne
vanilla wedding cake with apricot filling and almond buttercream
caramel groom's cake

wedding favor:
Médici almonds

what? no kumquat margaritas????

 

[Agincourt Concierge]

I saw your beautiful photo on FB.. I am so happy for you both! I am glad you had your fairytale wedding. Wishing you many happy years ahead! SKMB marriages are the best! . We sealed the air out of our wedding cake and it was actually not bad a year later, it was an orange liquer cake...probably was the booze that preserved it.... Sending a big hug and kiss on the cheek for the bride from me!

 

[Narvic]

....being able to meet you and your betrothed would have eased the sting of being cookie-less.....

and now I want cookies...

 

[GNTLGNT]

and now I want cookies...

...I understand ma'am....

 

[Narvic]

...I understand ma'am....

if you really understood you'd send me either homemade peanut butter cookies or oatmeal date cookies

 

[SusanNorton]

Lil - tears of joy in my eyes for you! Beautiful bride, handsome groom, and such love all around. <3 Best wishes for a lovely life and happy marriage.

 

[Jojo87]

Congratulations. Looks very nice.

 

[Lily Sawyer]

I saw your beautiful photo on FB.. I am so happy for you both! I am glad you had your fairytale wedding. Wishing you many happy years ahead! SKMB marriages are the best! .....Sending a big hug and kiss on the cheek for the bride from me!

Lil - tears of joy in my eyes for you! Beautiful bride, handsome groom, and such love all around. <3 Best wishes for a lovely life and happy marriage.

Thank you so much! Big hugs back!

-We're relieved and thrilled that as of this writing, Bryan's mom is in assisted living. She's been there less than a week, and it's a huge adjustment for her. She seems to be learning the ropes, though, and we'll see her on Thanksgiving day.

We're now dealing with the house. Lots of hurricane yard work to handle (still, even at this late date), finances, estate sale, etc. -But then we're on our way to (hopefully) western North Carolina, if it doesn't burn down first. (We're seeing lots of the North Carolina fire smoke even down here on the southern end of South Carolina.)

 

[Out of Order]

Thank you so much! Big hugs back!

-We're relieved and thrilled that as of this writing, Bryan's mom is in assisted living. She's been there less than a week, and it's a huge adjustment for her. She seems to be learning the ropes, though, and we'll see her on Thanksgiving day.

We're now dealing with the house. Lots of hurricane yard work to handle (still, even at this late date), finances, estate sale, etc. -But then we're on our way to (hopefully) western North Carolina, if it doesn't burn down first. (We're seeing lots of the North Carolina fire smoke even down here on the southern end of South Carolina.)

You do realize you'll be getting Sunny as a neighbor........?

 

[Sundrop]

You do realize you'll be getting Sunny as a neighbor........?

And your point is.......

 

[GNTLGNT]

And your point is.......

 

[Sundrop]

 

[misery chastain loves co.]

Another one bites the dust

Cheers to you and your new hubby! No toast given could be any better than the ones you received.
Congratulations!

 

[FlakeNoir]

Wonderful photos and stories, thanks so much for sharing your special memories with us all. I'm so sorry about your kitty friend guys, that's very sad...
I hope Mom settles in nicely and that you both have peace of mind... it's been a tough road and this is a huge step, and can be so difficult to adjust to. My best wishes to (((you all))) for the transition.

Congratulations to you both... wishing you much happiness together always.

 

[niro]

Congratulations! I wish you all the best luck, good health and a long life together.

 

[Lily Sawyer]

Well, another milestone.
We sold the house!

We're moving June 1st to a temporary place upstate, close to Greenville. Once there are jobs, we'll then find a longer-term dwelling and move - FINALLY - to the mountains!

I am exhausted but happy, happy, happy.
Cat's good.
Husband's good.
MIL is on board with the sale of the house.
Yay!