I had a great trip, but there's nothing quite like coming home again. The wedding was beautiful; I spent some time with my aunt and uncle in Lake Forest Park; I drank lots of champagne. But coming around the corner in the airport to my girls running toward me with huge bouquets of flowers and yelling, "Happy Mother's Day!" was the best part of the whole weekend...
The wedding was at the Molly Ward Gardens in Poulsbo--beautiful and lush and green. The weather was nice for the afternoon and the flowers were incredible.
Sarah and me
My friend Emily and I are making Sarah and Josh a quilt to snuggle under for their wedding gift, and I made a card to look like a quilt and added all kinds of movie candy and popcorn for their at-home movie nights since we haven't actually started the quilt yet and wanted to be able to give them something for a gift!
I took along a tote bag filled with wedding/plane/honeymoon goodies and necessities--toothbrush, decks of cards, mints, a mending kit, snacks, Shout wipes, and such. Isn't this fun fabric? I also made a big zippy pouch out of it and lined it with a fun pink and green stripe. My favorite part of the fabric is the part that says, "Because I'm the bride that's why"!
What a beautiful place to get married! And sooooo sweet about Audrey and Emma. I have a bouquet of wildflowers on my table from my girls that I can't stop smelling. You are such a good gift-giver!
Posted by: Marla Taviano | May 14, 2007 at 07:46 PM
Love the gift you made! You looked pretty enough to be a bride (oh, but Sarah had the bride glow going on, too!). I wish them the best in the Lord. what a beautiful place to get married, too...ummmm...green lush grass! We're getting some finally. I love Colorado.
Glad you're back, Joanne. I'm enjoying your book. What a wonderful greeting at the airport for you.
Praying for your week!
Love,
holly
Posted by: Holly Smith | May 14, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Looks like a beautiful outdoor wedding... and how wonderful to return on Mother's Day to your sweet girls at the airport!
Posted by: Julie | May 15, 2007 at 06:08 AM
what a gorgeous place to get married! That's such a great gift idea too! There are plenty of weddings this summer and I'm always looking for ideas!
Posted by: betsy | May 15, 2007 at 06:27 AM