Sunday, March 05, 2006

I am exactly where I want to be!

I have been looking forward to this moment for weeks. We are all home safely. All the kids are in their beds. We had a fabulous time. My pictures have been downloaded!

This weekend, I felt every emotion that I could feel.

I laughed at my kids crazy antics.
I cried listening to my brother's heart felt words to my Dad.
I was sleep deprived.
I was humbled by all of the friends and family who came from great distances and went to great expense to be there for my brother and Jilinda.
I was relieved when Bryon was able to come.
I was so proud of my brother.
I was proud of my kids.
I was disappointed that Thomas didn't feel great.
I got the giggles when Thomas fell asleep during the ceremony and started snoring! (More on that later).
I was annoyed with Matthew for acting like a figure skater, spinning around and around, and throwing up at the reception. (More on that later!)
I was nervous singing in the wedding.
I was relieved that I didn't forget the words.
I enjoyed my extended family.
I was so happy to welcome Jilinda into our family as a new sister.
I danced my heart out at the reception.
My heart ached with happiness for my brother and nostalgia that somehow it won't ever be the same.

I have many great stories that I can't wait to tell. I need a hot bath and a good book first. I'll write more tomorrow! I have posted a few pictures. A few more might be trickling in later.

7 comments:

Aggiema (Michelle) said...

Wonderful, get some rest. Can't wait to hear the stories!

Donna G said...

glad all went well, you all look beautiful, especially ME

Jacinda said...

Glad you had a great time!

Kristen OQ said...

I l oved looking at all the pictures last night. My mom had already given me a play-by-play of the weekend events (of Thomas sleeping and Matthew throwing up!), but it was nice to have pictures to go with that! The wedding looks like it was beautiful and Michawl and Jilinda look so happy. A perfect weekend!

Erica said...

The wedding pictures are beautiful! So glad you got to enjoy the weekend and have a good time with family and friends. The newlyweds look very happy and blessed. I am happy to see you all survived and made it home safely.

Susan - said...

Great pictures. Your boys looked handsome and ME looked adorable!

Anonymous said...

Just precious! I'm glad you had a great time and I'm glad little Thomas is feeling better.