Preparation

Granny Maureen came through big-time and posted a lot of wonderful wedding pictures.  I'm working on getting them downloaded to my computer, but it is a slow process - she did a wonderful job and caught some precious moments.  Before we look at those, I thought I would show you some of the preparation that Gramma and Auntie Melissa undertook to get everything ready and special for the big day.  Here is Mumma and Daddad the night before, making sure they are relaxed by the time the big day arrives.  As you can see, they both look pretty happy  about the whole thing.

Poppa's three sisters, Auntie Denise, Aunt Pauline and Aunt Jeannie all arrived on Friday afternoon and met up with Poppa and myself at the motel, which was just 5 minutes away from Gramma's house and therefore, an excellent place for us to hang up our good clothes and sleep for the night.  We all visited, since our rooms were adjoining, and had a nice evening before turning in for the night.  Early the next morning, we all got together and went out for breakfast at a rather nice place downtown. 

Later, Gramma, Auntie Melissa and Taylor were joined by Poppa to decorate the backyard appropriately.   The flowers had arrived and were inspected and admired.  Gramma was busy putting decorative touches on the gazebo where the guests of honour would be signing the marriage documents and later having their celebratory dinner - you can see it in the background.  Auntie Melissa and cousin Taylor were putting ribbons and bows all over the place - anywhere they could think of - it was so pretty! Mumma was inside getting ready while Daddad was filling up the beer coolers, with a little interference from Nanna - she kept pretending to be taking them out as fast as Daddad put them in, but of course, he did get them all filled up   Poppa worked on the projects that were up higher than any of the ladies could reach - including stringing some lights around the verandah at the back of Gramma's house - where the dancing would take place later in the day.  I think everyone had fun decorating, and the end result was just perfect.    The caterers came and set up chairs on the beach for all the guests.  

Pretty soon it was time for Poppa and me to go back to the motel and get ourselves ready.  Poppa helped Taffy get her pretty dress on, and the ribbons on her ballet shoes tied up just right.  I helped Squeegie get into his nice blue outfit.  Then Poppa and I got ourselves ready.  The three Aunts got into their car so they could follow us over to Gramma's and the great event was ready to get underway.