Lincoln Reception, Part III

After the reception cleanup, we followed Curt's parents back to St. Ed to spend Saturday night in their home. Thankfully, the Suburban started with minimal intervention.

After the morning service at Creston we were invited to stay for a potluck dinner in honor of Curt's Dad's birthday. Those ladies are excellent cooks! We happily accepted their invitation.

We left for MN shortly after eating and arrived home in good time.

We have decided NOT to go anywhere far away next weekend. Megan's carseat has thanked us.

Lincoln Reception, Part II

The reception itself went splendidly. Megan and I got to meet quite a few new faces, while Curt had a chance to catch up with family he had not seen in a long time. Jon and Judy arrived safely and appeared to enjoy seeing pictures from their wedding. An anniversary celebration started right after the wedding reception ended, but since most of the same people were celebrating both occasions, we just stayed through the afternoon into the evening and made a day of it.

Lincoln Reception, Part I

We decided rather last minute that we would go to the Lincoln reception with Carol and her kids in their Suburban. We left Friday afternoon and arrived in NE after nine o'clock, post meridian. The Suburban refused to start when we tried to leave Grandma Smith's house to get to the Howsdens (pictured above). Grandma Smith allowed us to squeeze into her car as a temporary solution, and we made it safely over to the other side of Lincoln.

Megan finally. . .

Walked.

Tuesday, August 8, 2006.

Judy's Wedding, Part V

My favorite groomsman. Ever.

Judy's Wedding, Part IV

We got more chances to talk to family and friends during the reception after the wedding. Megan fell asleep in her Great-Grandma Gwin's lap, and we put her in her own little room for a nap, so she missed most of the goings on.

After the bride and groom left and most of the cleanup was done, people started saying goodbyes. We postponed a few of them by planning to meet for supper with all the family that could stay. Curt's Grandpa Gwin treated.

During the afternoon Kim played the piano and people sang or listened as they chose. Good memories are made of stuff like that.

After a wonderfully filling supper at Old Country Buffet, we had to say the rest of our goodbyes.

Our trip on Sunday was uneventful, but long. It's good to be home.

Judy's Wedding, Part III

The wedding ceremony went very well. I was a little disappointed to not be able to see it all, but Megan and Calvin needed to be somewhere else. Thankfully, Curt's cousin, Pamela, came with me to watch them, and we took turns standing in the back to watch the service.

Curt's dad gave the charge to the couple, and I was privileged to be able to hear that.

Judy's Wedding, Part II

Curt was responsible for the decorations, so he met Judy and Jon at the church shortly after 9 a.m. Megan and I hitched a ride with Abigail to LARCC and rode the rest of the way to church with Kim and Co.

Lunch turned into a celebratory picnic for everyone who has a birthday, and the rehearsal dinner took place that evening.

We got to see (and meet) lots of family that we had not seen in years. Curt's CA cousins and uncle, Curt's Mom's WA cousins, and all of Curt's grandparents were able to attend. Mom and Dad Green also joined the party.

Many last minute details had to be taken care of, but a good time was had by all. (I can feel all the English majors cringing. Sorry :)

Judy's Wedding, Part I

We drove all day Thursday and arrived in South Bend, IN, sometime after ten to spend the night with our gracious hosts, the Yoder family. Abigail was my roommate during my senior year at Northland; I enjoyed the time we got to spend with her. Megan basked in the attention she got both from the family and the family's friendly dog, Morgan. We spent Thursday night and Friday night with them, and we hope to see them all again soon.