Kathleen and I had to rise early this morning, so we can go arrange flowers for the tables for the wedding. So I'm not really awake yet.
Yesterday, we shopped for more groceries, and then we prepared the salads for the dinner. First we cut up all the fruit and chopped fresh mint to put on it. We put it all in separate bags and mixed it when we got to the home where the party was. Then we chopped everything for the pasta salad. It was a Greek orzo salad....and did I mention we were expecting 40 guests. So we made this 4 quart kettle of orzo to start with, and then added 2 huge boxes of baby spinach torn up (this took the longest), 4 cups of fresh basil, chopped, 1 quart of olives cut in halves, cucumbers sliced very thin, grape tomatoes cut in half, feta cheese and pine nuts. Each thing we added made it harder to stir, and then we had to add a balsamic vinaigrette dressing and stir that. What a job that was, and it took us a couple of hours to accomplish. Then we had to pack everything up and take it to the home where the dinner was. Gary prepared brats and burgers on their grill, and we had brownies for dessert. Justin's mom took care of the beverages, and she made a huge sangria punch, and served beer, pop and water.
The guests started coming at 6:30 and soon the house was filled with family and close friends in town for the wedding. The place seemed to bubble with conversation and laughter. I think a good time was had by all.
Today the wedding is at 2 pm and till then we will be in preparation mode. But the sun will be shining and I'm sure we will have a great day of celebrating.
I'm holding up well, and loving all the company. Love and prayers, m
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