"Christmas Morning" Three Days Early

I know, two entries in one day- are you impressed, Jen? If you are looking for wedding pictures, check out the first entry I posted today (right after this one). After the wedding, we had an early Christmas morning so the three cousins could open the presents they had all carefully chosen for each other. They had been very good at ignoring the gifts underneath the tree, and actually spent the first half hour chasing each other down the hall. The two girls played down to the young man's level. He crawled, so they crawled. They really aren't unhappy here, just in their favourite corner in the hallway with all the closed doors.

This picture of the youngest young lady was taken a few days earlier. Reminded me so much of my own at that age. The hearth is just the right height for a rest (with a snack). Love the pjs.
Great grandma and Great Grandpa came for breakfast too, and had a perfect opportunity for a photo shoot with their three great grandchildren before the excitement began. The young ones don't look too thrilled, but this is a picture they will treasure in years to come.
Seems like yesterday that our three were the age of the little ones in the picture above. Here we all are, all three, monsieur, missy and petite, married and on their own, and grandma and grandpa enjoying every minute of the festivities and the fun.

The first little video gives you an idea of what the gift opening was like (still quite civilized actually). In the second one, you see that one grandchild has inherited grandpa's Christmas morning "cleanup" gene!

Thanks all for being here. This was our best Christmas yet, and it's not even here yet!

A Wedding at Christmas!

It is hard to believe, but the day arrived almost before we knew it. Not the perfect day weather-wise, but not as bad as is possible when you live in the middle of the prairies. No one got much sleep the night before the event (a little too keyed up after the rehearsal and the party following), but there were no yawns when the morning arrived. The women of the group (all from age 4 to 59) were at the hairdresser on time, ready to be styled. Some were happier than others with the result! Here the bride makes big-time adjustments for her sister.Back to the house for make-up. Even though all these women are naturally gorgeous, their features were enhanced just enough to make them look spectacular! The finishing touches on the last one were being done just as the Limo Lounge arrived to transport them to the church.


The ceremony was beautiful, touching, and very meaningful. It was made very special by the attendance of all four of the bride's grandparents. She knows she is very lucky.
The wedding party took off in the Limo Lounge for pictures, and most others headed off for the hotel. Keep in mind that these pictures are candid shots taken by the M.O.T.B. and others. More professional shots will be posted later. Here is the venue, taken from the D.J.'s perch, prior to the dinner. The room was elegant; probably the most perfect place in this city for a winter wedding.
Here's what everyone wants to see...the bride and groom! This was one of the first group photos - with the bride's immediate family.
With the groom's parents.
With the bride's maternal extended family.
and with her paternal extended family.
The young attendees behaved exceptionally well. This young man, nephew of the bride and groom, was enjoying himself immensely.
One of the nieces had travelled some distance to be at the wedding. Here she is, looking much older than her four years.
Her younger sister couldn't last quite as long as the others. She slept while...
others danced the night away!
The event was wonderful from beginning to end, and I know all wish the couple much happiness. We have many things for which to be grateful, among them that these three in this video weren't providing the music for either the ceremony or the dinner and dance!

Happy Birthday! (x 60)

It's a good thing our friends have birthdays and our children get married, or we would have no social life at all. This weekend we celebrated with two friends who have reached that magic "six decades" mark. Above is the friend we have known for almost 30 years, and with whom we attend the theatre during the winter.

And here is our long time friend, and the second half of the "Telegram Twins", who also celebrated this milestone. Below, one shot of some of the delicious desserts on the table
Congratulations to you both. Of course, being much younger than you, I have no idea how you really feel about being 60, and won't understand for at least another 10 months!