Yahoo! What a perfect day and such great fun. I think since a lot of the preparation was started so long ago and then, doing it so quickly and simply, helped. Really that is the way most of us here, now would have to do it since our lives and time are so re-organized.

The day was perfect and with Julie's help, I managed to get some pix in the gallery.

Bruce was a trooper. That is a long day, with a lot of confusion, conversation changes - but he hung in there to the end - LOL. I had walked my family to the car and then went to put on sneaks and get my wallet. Quick aside, my brothers, neice, nephew and Izabella all came in one car - that must have been an interesting ride - LOL. When I got around front, our room was cleared. Then I saw Bruce at the bar, surrounded by everyone. I must have laughed for 10 minutes. Other than the WC, it was such a flash back. He and his "buds" enjoying a drink, laughs. He was ready to get out of his dress clothes and into comfy's and I think we were all in bed by 9pm. Old folks don't party like they used to.

Everyone commented on the food. Bruce had done almost 100% of the selection and the vows were perfect. In true Bruce fashion, they were short and to the point. LOL.

There is a great shot of Bruce and I just before we left the house. Bruce wanted to put his shirt on last minute and of course I didn't want to put my dress on until he was in the truck and the WC was loaded. So there is Bruce in a flannel shirt and me in my comfy hooded sweatshirt: hair and makeup done, pearls. That may end up being my all time favorite.

Friday night was a true gift. Mary Beth, Melissa and Scotlynn were enroute. Bob stopped just to check in and get the plan for his son, who was Bruce's witness. Dan showed up about 20 minutes later. He is such a dear person. He adores his Godfather and even though he knew his Dad had his back, wanted to step up himself. The pictures of him putting on and tying Bruce's tie and the boutinere are just precious. So we ordered pizza, Bob got the music going. A spur of the moment gathering that was fun, stress-relieving and a reminder that the focus is on love, family and friends.

After everyone left this morning, Bruce and I just had a nice quiet day. We tidied and set up for a normal week to come. The extras that were unearthed for this wonderful time, are now back in storage. We have enough cake for the next year. That will be going to work tomorrow - LOL.

I was wondering if Bruce would be able to wear his ring. He is now left-handed and our rings are wide. But bless him, he refuses to take it off! I see him looking at it and smiling. That tells me all I need to know. Debbie