Certainly not high-quality photos, but here are a few shots of the wedding. The top one is the fathers of the couple coming up to pray for the bride and groom. The bottom one is as our pastor announces the new man and wife. I am exhausted and hurt all over.
I have much, much more to show and tell about this most special day, but I don't even have the strength to put away our goods from the day. Good night!
~Joan
By this time tomorrow, my daughter will be a married woman. Today was spent decorating, decorating, and decorating. I spent hours ironing tablecloths. We had a great time. I made lunch for everyone that helped...simple crockpot stuff.
The church and reception hall look fantastic. Rehearsal was short and sweet.
I'll be sharing pictures soon. Above is a pic of the ecstatic couple. Happy just doesn't cut it!
I'm exhausted. Wish me well! No tears yet!
~Joan
Same blocks, different setting. Which do you prefer?
~Joan, who only has to hem 3 bridesmaids' dresses and make 4 sashes today!
This is a small log cabin quilt center I started. I kept making the little (3/4" finished) log blocks. I want to make a new living room quilt for my house (imagine--making a quilt for myself!!). This size is so nice for a wall hanging. In the picture above, it is 25" wide and 30" long. My goal size for the living room is about 40" square, so with a border or two, this could work.
~Joan, who is finishing the last bridesmaid's dress in a moment!
(Pic from xdesktopwallpapers.com)
Yesterday at church, people kept asking me one of the following questions...
~Are you nervous yet?
~Are you stressed-out yet?
~Are you worried yet?
~How ARE you? (with a worried expression on their faces)
~Ready for this to be over?
I kept responding with a blank look as if I had no idea what they were referring to. OF COURSE I know Emily is getting married this week. The planning has gone so well. Emily is very organized, and we have a fantastic woman from our church who is our volunteer coordinator. So, for those of you who must know...
I am not nervous, stressed-out, or worried--YET. If I do get to that state, you'll be the first to know! I am the complete and unexplainable blend of ecstatic and sad. My big goal is not to cry all week...at all. I'll let you know how that goes.
~Joan
PS: Have you noticed that I've been changing the color of my font to match the accompanying picture (s)??
