Some Official Wedding photos

Matthew Ennis was the professional photographer that photographed the wedding. If you click on his name, you will come to his site --

Then click Wedding and the names Bill and Adrienne will come up. Click that if it doesn't start.

I loved this photos -- and I love the song on his website.

The Wedding ~ (Not so great photos)

The above photo is my granddaughter having a good time at the reception.


This is a behind the scenes shot of the people taking pictures aside from the photographer which if you look closely, you might be able to find the fellow in there.

This was his first wedding. He is an accomplished photographer of other things, and I can't remember what they are right now, but the kids had found his ad which said he was looking for wedding experience to add to his resume, so if anyone would like their wedding shot for free - please call him. And since the budget was tight, that sounded like they might give it a try.

This next one is of my #2 son and my only daughter ~


... walking down the aisle together. She was actually freezing. This might be one of the few shots in which you can't tell. As you can see, the guys were casual as well. They were instructed to wear their shirts out and sandals. The girls also wore sandals.

And now the bride ~


Okay, well, someone had to dress up ~ this is a shot of my new daughter in law right after my son answered, "I do."

Behind her is the photographer.

If you look closely at the bride -- well, you might have to click on the photo -- you will see that she has a tear in her eye. She really does love my son.

The wedding was simple and elegant, as I had mentioned before, featuring a sky that was clear with just the perfect amount of white streaks from the brush strokes of clouds. The breezes from the inter-coastal waters were cooler than we expected, but the day was just so beautiful no one will remember that it was windy and they were freezing.

My photos were not so great. I didn't have anything on the right settings. I really don't even know why I tried to take photos.

But at least you can see the lovely sunshine yellow dresses with the navy blue sashes. The bride looked like icing on a wedding cake. Just beautiful.

Weddings are always wonderful

Yes, they are. My first born son and his lovely lady, who is now my wonderful daughter in law, were married yesterday. The wedding was simply done but just so elegant as simple always proves to be. It was an outside ceremony by the water.

But, I have to say ~ I am glad that is DONE ... and I mean that in a good way.

Everyone who has gone through a wedding knows there is always some crazy stuff going on behind the scenes. Life can't happen without the backstage commotion.

The guys and girls in the wedding party went out on St. Patrick's day. That was interesting. I stayed home with my granddaughter, but did not escape hearing the stories that came back.

I know there are some people out there who would be none to excited about hearing that their two sons came in second in the beer pong contest. But, it is not their normal activity, so I was not to freaked out, and since I have decided to live my life without regrets, I have moved on.

But, they all came back laughing and telling stories of how my boys are Irish, and since it was St. Paddy's day, the crowd was egging them on. And, I also know, they won't be doing that again for a long, long while! Their private lessons told them so.

Both my daughter in law and son had a great group of people as their attendants. The attendants were family and friends. Good friends, really good friends, and family is always precious. All brothers and sisters were in the wedding party. My son's best man was his best friend since 8th grade. I really enjoyed these 10 young people. They were all funny, kind, smart and witty and just so friendly.

And, different from each other! My son's two closest friends were telling me how different they are from my son. His friends are both Republicans and my son is a Democrat. They have different strategies and ideas for business and dealing with money investments and sports teams and some other such things I can't remember. But, they get along so great! One would never guess they hold such difference of opinions. It certainly can give one such hope for the world, you know?

I'll have to write up more details later as I remember them. My mind is still crawling back to find me. It's been in hiding for about a week.

If it's Friday ....

...I must be in the stress zone by now.

1. Today my #1 son is getting married. I tried really, really hard to take it easy through this week, but I'm the type of person who pushes that stress inward so basically I have a mouth full of cold sores!

It's nothing other than the way I am made. I stress for everyone around me and have a tendency to doubt myself. But in the end, I know all will be well and good, and that the things remembered about this day, this week, will only be the good things.

2. My husband has been a saint through all this. You know, sometimes, I get irritated by him and things he does ~ things that don't amount to a hill of beans but wives get silly about wanting their hanging plants moved ~

but, I have to say to the world, when my train is speeding down the track, my husband steps in like the zen master he is and switches my direction to safety mode without so much as creating a wave on the water. His way of stepping up next to me during these times is what makes us a most unique couple. I love him dearly.

Must go ~ time to get ready.