I get back to Carolyn's and find a suitcase sitting on my bed. darling cousin Tom felt bad about the state of my suitcase and bought me a new one. And a very nice new one too, with extra pockets and storage places and also complies with size requirements for some of the public transport that I fond myself on when travelling. Perfect. Thanks Tom.
We are all dressed and ready and then we see the two little ones. Abby and Dorothy in their flower girl dresses. Oh oh oh. Too adorable for words. Tom had made a little white carriage and the intention was that Dorothy was going to ride in it, but can't see that happening some how.
Everyone looked so stunning; the guys in their suits and the women all beautiful in their best.
Soon I am standing in the church watching the wedding party arrive and a beautiful bride walking down the aisle on the arm of her father. Nikki looked so gorgeous, as did the bridesmaids as they too walked down that same aisle.
Dorothy was getting restless so I had the fun of walking her back and forth round the church. She gets more restless, My forearm vibrates violently, gets very warm and a distinct smell comes from Dorothy's bum. Her anxiety subsides and she is back to her bubbly self. Perfect timing.
A beautiful service and then time for refreshments in the hall next door to the church. Nikki's awesome friends had done all the work for the wedding and everything was beautiful. The Bride and Groom arrive and have their first dance as husband and wife. The looks on their faces was so telling of how they felt for each other. Just lovely.
I met up with people that I had met when I was first in the US and also met their spouses and children. It was such a lovely wedding, with lovely people; I was so pleased to be there and honoured to have been included.
And so the big day is over and we all go home to relax. Carolyn takes us for a scenic drive on the way home and shows me the beautiful water fronts of Monterey and Pacific Grove. What a beautiful area. So unlike the character-less flat and boring area where I had been, this was full of colour, beautiful typography, character and stunning scenery.
Carolyn, Brandon and I got things ready for breakfast the next day when some of the relatives are coming to join us and then hit the sack. What a lovely day.
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