"The Party's Over....."

The party weekend has come and gone.  I tried to live every minute in the moment so that I would remember and continue to enjoy every aspect of it.  Those were the only parties that will be in LaGrange.

There were 3 events over the weekend.  Nine of the ladies of my Bridge group had a small shower for the Bride-to-Be.  It was perfect!  The BTB and her mom and her mom's 2 friends were engulfed in the love that I share everyday with those ladies and the 4 who are doing other things for us during the wedding weekend.  The BTB received beautiful gifts that will look so lovely in their home and get them started in their new life together.  Then that night there was a couples party where that same love from more of my dearest friends came shining through, yet again.  The BTB's family and friends were in awe of how wonderful all of my friends are.  The No.1 son, who typically does not like parties with "adults", told me how much fun he had and how great it was!  Wow!!!  That spoke volumes to me. He and the BTB were so comfortable.  It was a perfect way to celebrate.  I do have fabulous friends.  (I've been pretty emotional about that lately.)  Then to top off the weekend, the loving couple, the future in-laws and their friends, and my family, went to brunch at a friend's home who is from the same area of India as the family of the BTB.  They were so cute and gracious.  We were introduced to some delicious Indian food and got to see the video of their daughter's Indian wedding.

But the best thing about the wedding was seeing my son with his future wife.  He was so sweet and loving. It was evident to me that he has found his special love!  The mom of the BTB told me the story of how when the BTB would date (before the GTB), they would talk to each other about the guy, so her family would know all about him.  But when she started dating my sweet son, all was quiet.  Her mom asked about it when it was evident that they were dating and serious, and the BTB told her that she knew he was the one all along.  OMG!!!!  Tears sprang to my eyes.

This week will be a catch-up week.  Thank you notes, firming up guest lists, and then starting on addressing the rehearsal dinner and wedding invitations.