The comings and goings have peaked and eased. Over the course of the weekend we burgeoned from a household of 4 up to 11 people — and briefly even an additional dog — before settling down to only 3 of us on Sunday afternoon. My BFF stopped by for lunch on her way home from the airport to pick up her plants. She courageously entrusted me with plant-sitting her herbs and tomatoes; thankfully, they weren’t forgotten in the heat, we watered them daily and found them some extra shade, and they are now safely back in her care.
Little Foot at the wedding (cell phone picture. Obviously.)
The entire clan (dh’s side) was in town for the nephew’s wedding. I was really impressed when the photographer managed to get Little Foot to look at the camera, and even more impressed when he easily managed a gaggle of additional 6 kiddos and their adults — a total of 33 for the big family photo. I’m looking forward to seeing the results. Also, I fibbed: we were missing one person; there should have been 34 of us but our niece’s husband had to stay back home and work. We had a wonderful time at the wedding. We danced, and I paid for it with a swollen ankle that is still a little sore tonight, but how often is there a party like this?
We stayed until the music took a decided turn for the younger set (wedding party members and friends). My MIL seemed to be surprised that I danced, but I’m equally surprised that the 80-and-above folks were looking fresh at 11pm when we walked back to the car.
It occurs to me that some of you may wonder: did the 24yo wear shoes? And yes, he did! (Footwear was policy at the event location and it was a formal event.) However, I’m pretty sure he took them off as soon as he was out of the building. He left earlier than the rest of us and walked the 3.5 miles home — ostensibly to pack, but that didn’t begin until 2 hours before his bus was scheduled to leave on Sunday morning. At that point SuperDad was by his side, putting his own expertise to work.
H-J came home via Greyhound Bus, carrying all he needed in a small knapsack. For his return trip, he was joined by his brother hoisting a somewhat larger pack. Yes, The Barefooter is off on his big adventure.
This next week will be a return to our new normal: family dinners for three; work and time spent on beading (I’ve got a special order for this week’s market), card-making, and reorganizing my crafting area at home for me; The Scout and SuperDad getting that Eagle paperwork completed and preparing for the last hurrah of Boy Scout camp. We’ll be busy but it will be quiet. I might need to take a nap first…
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Thanks for the update. I was wondering how your weekend turned out. Sending hugs!
Wonderful to catch up with your family, I loved reading about what you are up to.
Your weekend sounds like a fun one. Enjoy the quiet that you have once again. Hope your ankle settles down too
Sounds like a wonderful celebration! As a photographer I am fascinated by the lights on the table at the wedding. Is that heavenly light shining on crystal from above, or candles, or some Harry Potter magic?
And your plans for next week sound good. Don’t forget that Eagle Scout medical form – that’s happened to me. As for dinners for three, I am still trying to figure out how to do that without either a) completely forgetting to have some ingredients in the house to cook dinner with or b) going overboard and cooking for three plus five or six hungry people who never materialize.
Oops! No, not Eagle Scout medical form, I meant Boy Scout camp medical form!