autumnal

This foggy, cuddly morning has been ideal for reflection. We woke up slow, me first (slipping out of bed and tiptoeing around) followed by a bed headed Benny and, finally, a crumpled faced Chloe... She sits straight up and says "good morning" before she's even awake. I can't help but scoop her up. A mad, undies-clad dash out to get the N.Y.Times and back in before anyones the wiser... except for me, cause now I've got my crossword to puzzle me. Foamed up the latte and sat on the couch. Staring into one of the most fragrant and fall festive flower arrangements sent me into memories of the beautiful day

before... A flurry of frantic getting ready, then a long drive and short walk into a rustic, scenic mission (complete with stables with horses and sheep, wells, adobe...) then another small flurry of readying, then a shhhh... our glowing bride friend slowly stepping toward her future.. a few sweetly said words (at one point I couldn't hear her, but the look on his face said every word so sincerely), some poems and song and they were joined forever. Music and clapping commenced. The drive back with talk of said sweetness. A little more readying and we found ourselves back in formation in another amazingly decorated place for champagne and a toast. A well thought, brotherly toast. Tacos and merriment. Bocce Dance floor fun! We danced until what we thought was midnight, but happily, surprisingly turned out to be around 10ish... this gave us some cuddle time at home to thank each other for our union. Part of a strong, healthy marriage is being surrounded and supported by other strong, healthy marriages. That's the pain you feel when you find out a couple you love so much together doesn't love being together so much... It's a broken spoke in your marriages wheel. To the new couple, we are strong and happy for you, wishing you the same for us.