The day started out calm and quiet. We woke up in the B&B we chose to stay in and had a leisurely breakfast of muffin, coffee and juice. Very simple, very relaxed and very perfect!
We had a couple of errands to run on the way home, pick up some more Sparkling Cider, another bottle (or 3) of wine, some more ice (just in case) and some finger foods for our guests.
At home we collected the cameras, changed into our wedding clothes and coordinated transportation for the kids.The it was time to head over to VickieLee's.
VickieLee is my dear friend and co-worker who has helped me in so many ways and is always the first person I think of when anything needs doing right. So naturally, she was my go-to gal for the most important day of our lives.
Always the hostess, she was in her element as she welcomed friends and strangers alike, making sure each had their choice of beverage and the serving platters were never empty.
Allyssa was so impressed with my menu choices she asked that I make pizza rolls for her next formal affair too. And just for the record, they don't really make much noise even when you "clank" them together :)
VickieLee is very artistic and her home has a lot of stained glass, which makes for some really interesting backdrops in some of these photos.
Karl picked out his first Non-Clip-On tie for the occasion.
Here's a pair to draw to.
Together we can accomplish almost anything and no matter what we get into, a good time WILL be had by all.
Jocelyn, aka "Asian" is by far my favorite kid of all time. She's funny and smart and looks good in purple. Besides, SHE didn't make fun of the pizza rolls. Just sayin.
The groovy goulies, aka Allyssa and Karl. You can't tell from the picture but Allyssa was actually pushing Karl down so she could appear taller. Just wait babe, one of these days, he's gonna getcha.
The lovely and talented Miss Lauren, my stunning Maid of Honor who can magically create beauty with a wave of her spray can. Actually, no hairspray was used in the making of this magical moment but without her final touches I would have felt less presentable.
VickieLee's home shares an almost identical view of Pioneer Peak that we have from our home, but she is on the other side of the river and enjoys the view across the river bottom as well. We had many little birds flitting outside the window in spite of the near zero temperatures.
During the ceremony, I cried. And because I was unprepared, I didn't have a tissue. Pam, being the thoughtful, kind, friend that she is, offered me her sleeve. This is an ongoing joke between us and this time it made me laugh so hard I almost had wine come out my nose. With friends like these who needs enemies?
I now present, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Olsen.
My mothers cousin Judy and her husband Carl moved from Fairbanks last year and now live right around the corner from VickieLee.
Soaking in the moment, while Tom talked to Barb on the phone. Happy in the cozy nook with the wonderful view surrounded by friends & family.
Time for everyone to sign on the dotted line.
Lauren hamming it up for the camera.
Michael witnessing on our behalf.
Karl and Allyssa's boyfriend Ilir investigating their beverage options.
My little boy starting to look more grown up.
Not to be outdone by his lovely wife, David strikes a G-Q pose.
And through it all, Baby A (Lauren & Dave's daughter) snoozes all warm and snuggly in her bunting.
