1+1= This!

I've spent the past week recovering, and still have a way to go. There is no single word to describe the feelings associated with seeing your offspring get married, so here is the list of those emotions that have dominated my psyche for the past month:

Exhilirating

Overwhelming

Frustrating

Panic

Joy

Tearful

Protective

Jealous

Hopeful

Comtemplative

Frenzied

Humble

Proud

and most of all...

Exhausting.

It's been a roller coaster ride. Throughout the month prior to the wedding, it seemed that there was never enough time or energy or manpower or money. I found myself wanting to do everything just a little better; a bit more lavish; a touch more personal or intimate. I was not quite satisfied. But at the end of the day everything was nearly perfect. Oh, the weather could have cooperated a bit more, and Brent could have squeezed out a smile or two, and the circuit breaker could have handled the load of three roasters, and I could have lost 10 more pounds. But the deed is done and the newlyweds got off on their honeymoon. Now all that's left is the Happily Ever After...and we all know how that goes.

Here are a few highlights: