Oops I almost forgot

Oops I almost forgot...

Happy Anniversary Bruce.

Yes 15 years ago Bruce and I dragged my family to Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin for our wedding and to meet his family.

In so many ways it seems like just yesterday that I planned our wedding. Flying back on forth several times to check on details. Emptying UPS trucks at his parents water front resort. I remember staying in one of the cottages and the entire length of the cottage was floor to ceiling boxes. Boxes that needed to be opened, checked, sorted and fluffed.

There were favors for each of the Bridal luncheons, dinners, a Wisconsin style Fish Boil, rehearsal dinner and of course the reception. 3 full days of events to keep us all busy. There were boxes and boxes of gift baskets that needed to be delivered to hotels, motels and B&B's before our guests arrived. There were center pieces, flowers, head pieces, bridal party gifts... the list just went on and on. I remember using 900 yards of tulle for decorating.

And I remember doing 99% of the work. I quit my job in April to be able to do this. Seems a little crazy now but back then it seemed to make sense?

So I stayed up late for pretty much 3 months. Making things.. wrapping.. making bow after bow.

I think that's what actually got me started on being able to stay up late.. which I'm doing now.

I remember it rained like crazy all week and cleared up for Fridays festivities. The weather was picture perfect Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Our 3 party days. Come Monday morning the skies opened up again and it continued to rain all week. We really lucked out with the weather that weekend.

Anyway... I sort of forgot about our anniversary this year. :o(

I actually remembered because our best man John and his wife Judy sent us an e-card today. When I got the email I thought.. Huh? Wonder why they sent a card?

Yeah it was a jaw dropping moment.

Bruce and I actually forgot about our 5th. We were busy helping Zoran and Olga with their wedding prep that year and after we got home we stood on our deck. Looking out towards the woods. Listening to the wildlife and I asked

"What's today's date?"

"The 2nd.. Why" he replied

"Ah...Happy Anniversary" I said and we both laughed

Our 10th we celebrated and now the 15th looks like it will be some what mellow.

That's OK... right Dear?

At least now I have an excuse. Can I use Tamara as an excuse? LOL

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Happy Anniversary Bruce

It's been a fun 15 years and I look forward to the next ..hum? 50? With you and our beautiful daughter.

I love you both very much!

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Below are a few pictures for your enjoyment.

A special Thanks to our bridal party.. especially John and Judy for reminding me this year..lol.

But seriously Thank You and I hope to get you all together again some day.. perhaps for our 25th? ;o)

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Below

On my way to the church

Leaving the Land Mark resort with my parents and the girls. We were late the resort miss placed a case of champagne for the bridal parties limo ride.

Bruce and I after the ceremony in front of the church.

Zoran and Carlos wasted no time popping the corks.

Amanda and Jonathan.. so cute

Our bridal party

Left to right.. top to bottom

Mindy, Zoran, Christine, Wesley, Yvonne, Carlos, Jay, John, Me ;o) Bruce

Johnathon, Amanda, Joseph, Jennifer, Darren and Angie.

The Happy Couple

Our Team

We had a lot of laughs that day.

All the girls were wearing sneakers under their gowns for these photos as it did require a bit of climbing the cliffs at Cave Point.

At the reception

And they lived happily ever after.

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OK.. We'll be back soon with more of what you really want to see. ;o)

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