We arrived in Albuquerque about 7:30 last night. We went to Grapevine for my niece's wedding. Leah Kathryn and David Freeze are officially husband and wife.
Sweetest rehearsal dinner and wedding I believe I've attended. She is the Princess Bride - a movie she enjoys was played out in real life. (well, not all of it, I saw no horses or giants or the swapping of wine by two men). A good time was had by all. A most relaxing and loving wedding.
Today is a bitterly cold day, the sun being beat out by the winter winds and Arctic air.
We took Coco and Scout and they enjoyed the travel as well - making themselves right at home in the hotel room. However, they too are tired today. We have been the proverbial crib rats.
My mom looked wonderful, my cousin, Linda was there and looked great as well. We also got to see Janet (Alexander) Hamilton and enjoyed some time together.
We have never attended a wedding where grilled cheese sandwiches were served. We may have to make that the mark of a great wedding from now on. They were perfect as well as the rest of the food.
My great niece, Emma, loved the band and rocked out (she is 9 mos old) to "Billie Jean". She can really keep up with the beat of the music. Great band, by the way.
We had a wonderful time. We enjoyed the company, the food, the wedding and meeting Alan's in laws as well as Leah's new family.
We are also glad to be back home again. I did OK. I couldn't travel that distance on a regular basis. Sitting in a car is very tiring, who knew that? I am a road warrior and never thought twice about jumping in the car and driving long distances. Now, I do.
The Lee's hosted Sophie, the cat. She may never want to live here again. She was treated royally by her hosts and we thank YOU for being so willing to take her at the last moment. Cats are quite sufficient, but I think by the end of our trip, she would have been beside herself. She loves her canned food and someone to talk back to. Thank you, David and Peggy.
We are mindful of those families who have been devastated by the tragic shooting in Tucson, AZ. We're think of all who lost their loved ones, no one person is more special than the other - but the 9 yr old girl who lost her life...it states over and over again, that our lives are but a vapor.
Love one another; make amends, be kind, live with an open hand and an open heart. Imagine her parents telling her to have a good time and enjoy the opportunity she was going to have - never dreaming it would be the last time they would see her alive. The federal judge - the same story, a quick hello to the Senator and home with his bag of groceries.
All of these people have touched and been touched by many lives. Their families are never going to be the same, nor will those who were close to them. Praying that God will bless them and bring what they need into their lives.
Back to nap time as the sun makes it's way down on this side of the earth to wake those on the other side. Isn't that just a wonder? One sun is shared around the world. Rising and setting while we are carrying on our lives. I watch it set most every evening..a reminder that God loves us so and takes care of us in the most incredible manner. The perfect amount of light and darkness; seasons that come and go - always right on time. What is a wonder to you?
i love you!
kathryn
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Beautiful post, Katherine!
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