After my day in Seattle with Kelly, I headed back to Coeur d'Alene to reunite with my tour partner Loretta. We had been separated a whole week and we had so much to catch up on. Although, we didn't have a whole lot of time to catch up. The next morning I was leaving for Orlando, Florida for my BROTHA'S WEDDING!!!!!!
Loretta was so sweet as to take me to the airport at the crack of dawn-that's love. It was so early in the morning that I didn't go to sleep when I was at Cole and David's Apt for fear that I wouldn't wake back up. I knew it would be a long day ahead. I had to be at the airport at 4 in the morning, fly to Colorado, then take a looooong flight to Florida. Thankfully nothing happend like a flight delay and I only brought a carry on so I didn't have to worry about my luggage getting lost. When I finally arrived in Florida I had been in the air for about 9-10 hours. UGH! I was so glad to see my Dad and Grandma at the gate. I practically ran and pushed everyone out of my way. It was so nice to hug my Dad again. My Dad, Grandma and I headed to my brother's Apt and hung out with him for a little bit. The night before the big day and it was nice just to have some long overdue family time. I have to admit I got a little teary eyed when I watched my Dad help my brother practice putting on a bow tie. Whether that was the long day of flights or the fact that it was a very sweet scene to watch play out, whose to say? Afterwards Dad, Grandma and I went out for a late dinner. I was starving! We went to Bahama Breeze which is one of the restaurants affiliated with Darden. I used to work at Red Lobster so I had to try it.
After dinner we went to our hotel room and I decided that I couldn't wait until the morning to try on my dress. It was a beautiful flower dress with light blue flowers that matched the color scheme of Justin and Tania's wedding. Whelp sure enough it had a cheap zipper and would not zip. Now what am I to do ?!?!? That was my only dress that I had with me! UGH! Worsties. The dress mishap I think was actually a kind of blessing in disguise. My Dad and I had to rush to the mall the next morning to try and fing a new dress. Grandma stayed at the hotel so that left Dad and me for some long overdue Father-Daughter time. Before the stores opened we grabbed a quick Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. I think Dad has a new favorite drink. Then we rushed into Dillards to see what we could find. We ended up getting this yellow dress at The Limited that would actually make a pretty audition dress. I felt like Belle. :)
We rushed back to the hotel and got ready. Sure enough 10 minutes before we had to walk out the door Grandma accidently locked herself out of her room. She left her shoes in there and couldn't very well go to her Grandson's Wedding in her bedroom slippers. Thankfully a very nice man came and unlocked the door just in time and even hit on my Grandma.Get it!
Once we got to where the wedding was going to take place, things settled down. It did rain a little which made more work for the workers trying to keep the chairs and dance floor dry buuut you know what they say about rain on your wedding day. ;D The place that they had picked out was beautiful! It was very much their style and everything was just right. Dad and I visited Justin in the Groom's room where the guys where drinking beer and watching football. (Sigh) Typical Men. :) We posed for a few pictures and Dad and I even caught a glimpse of the beautiful Bride. She was up on the balcony and she looked stunning in her beautiful gown.
The ceremony started and everything was just perfect. It was a very private, intimate wedding and it was just right. I watched my brother take his vows, a beautiful poem was recited by the Pastor, and then the kiss....I HAVE A SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!
As Justin and Tania took their wedding photos the sun was setting at just the right time. While we waited for them to finish their photos we all snacked on delicious grilled chicken, shrimp, spinach dip and wine. Yum! They came downstairs and the night of dancing soon began. Since it had rained the dance floor was now the porch of the house which I liked better. Justin and Tania danced to a Frank Sinatra (Loved that!) song and it was so fun to watch! I didn't know Justin could dance like that. I gotta step up my game. Maybe he'll teach me a few tricks. :) Everyone Flamenco danced and ate yummy food and cake all night.
When Justin threw the Garter belt guess who caught it? My Dad. HAHAHA! The DJ asked me who it was that caught it and all I could say was "That's my Dad! THAT'S MY DAD!!!" It was so awesome! The DJ then told my Dad he had to put the garter on the lady who caught the bouquet's thigh and for every inch up, it was 10 years "Good Luck" for Justin and Tania. All I'm gonna say is that Lady was eyeing Dad the rest of the night. HAHAHAH! Dad's still got it. I said my "Goodbye's" to Justin and Tania and wished them luck before I left early in the morning. I really miss them.The next day I had to be at the airport early in the morning for another long day of flights from Florida to Texas to Seattle, Wa to Wenatchee, Wa. My ankles were so sore. I had to stay in a hotel that night and wait for Loretta to come pick me up in the morning from Oroville. "What a good friend".
Justin and Tania I wish you both the best and I'm so glad I got to be apart of your special day.
I love you both so much and hopefully the next time I see you it will be a longer amount of time.
love,
-Sis
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