Celebrations

To Celebrate:  to mark a special occasion or day by ceremonies or festivities.

Saturday, we were blessed to witness the wedding of one of my favorite neighbors/friends.  It was the most beautiful, “story-book” wedding!   The bride was stunning, and most of all, as happy as any bride could be.  It was such an honor to share in this special day.  Pinky and her cousin wore matching dresses.  They looked darling!  They ate cake, drank punch, and danced the night away.  The highlight was dancing with the bride!

With the Beautiful Bride.

Looking cute in their matching dresses.

Monday was the 4^th of July . . . We played kick ball and had a water fight with the kids.  We pigged out on grilled turkey for dinner and strawberry floats for dessert.  We enjoyed a fire with s’mores . . . followed by LOTS of fireworks!  Pinky stayed up til the last spark faded.  She was so cute, clapping with an excited “yay” after each one!

Confetti Poppers

Family Pic - July 4th, 2011

Tuesday was a different kind of celebration . . . the hard kind . . . the celebration of life accompanied by tear-filled good-byes.  We gathered together, our family and friends, to say good-bye to my Gram.   To say she is in a “better place” is probably the biggest understatement ever, as we know God has created a heavenly home for her more beautiful than we can ever imagine.  That doesn’t make the good-byes any easier.  My Gram was a teacher, a cook, a waitress, a quilter, a seamstress, a party planner, a crafter, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a neighbor, a sister, an aunt, a cousin, a friend.  She loved life.  She loved her farm.  She loved her community.  She loved her family.  And we loved her. 

Sending Kisses to Heaven.  July 5th, 2011