I think this sign best describes the wonderful people I met while visiting Red Bluff, California. I was there to attend my youngest daughter, Melodi 's wedding. From the time I stepped off the plane, I was welcomed, accepted and felt completely at home by Melodi's friends and future family. I quickly learned to love and enjoy being with everyone. We laughed as we worked together preparing for the outdoor wedding on Saturday. Friendships were formed while we hung lights, painted signs, and created flower arrangements. The wedding was held at Cheryl and Lynn's ranch, a spot of heaven on earth. We were completely surrounded by mountains in the distance. A constant and at times gusty wind blew for four days. There had been a snow storm to hit the mountains earlier in the week. Mt. Shasta received several feet of fresh snow. The day I arrived, the wind on Mt. Shasta was blowing so hard from the west it literally blew snow off the eastern side of the mountain with a continuous horizontal gale force.
When I finally went to bed on Friday night the wind was still blowing. For the wedding to be perfect and peaceful the wind had to cease. First thing Saturday morning I looked outside to see a beautiful quiet day. We were all thankful the weather cooperated. The morning was cool, warming up during the day and then around seven it cooled down again...just as the dancing began.
At 4 p.m. the wedding began. Friends and family came from all sections of the country to join in the celebration. Lisa, my oldest daughter flew in from Florida on the 3rd. Danielle, Melodi's matron of honor flew in from Virginia. Several of us flew in from Missouri, others from Oregon, Arizona and all over California.
The little flower girls wore cowboy boots and carried rose petals in cowboy hats. One little girl, about 3 or 4 decided to throw one rose petal and keep the rest in the hat. She was adorable. Lisle, Lisa's husband, made a carved wooden ring holder for the ring bearer to carry. It was a nice touch for the rustic setting.
All eyes were on Lacey and her father as they made their way to the front. Lacey is a naturally beautiful person, and her father is so charming and funny. Charisma runs in the family.
To the left is Jamie, mother of Lacey and beside her is Melodi. Jamie looks young enough to be Lacey's sister:)
Jamie and Dan opened their home to Lisa and me.We spent most of our nights there. We are all extended family as far as I am concerned.
The rest of the photos are a mixture of the night.
On Oct.5, 2013, Jamie and I each welcomed another daughter to our family. It was a beautiful wedding..
I especially like this photo
Scenes from the Bachelorette party. They love the super heroes...enter Superman and Batman!!!
Good food and drinks flowed that night,and every night we were there. The Gorman's know how to have fun!! And all of us did just that.
The flower girls with the little girl who carried the rings.
My first day at the ranch. We were getting
our game plan going:)
This is the "Blanket Ceremony" where their Native American aunt bless the couple. Doni Jo recited the marriage blessing and the mother's repeated it after her. This was new to me and a very nice representation of their heritage. The blessing sealed the marriage.
Vacationing in Hawaii...
May your lives be filled with an
abundance of love, happiness,and
adventures.
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