Just the girls with me at home today. Youngest son left with the groom earlier to fetch a new beret to go with his Dress Blues for the wedding next week. He said his original one is too tight. Huh. His head's gotten larger? They're on the way to Ft. Campbell, which is a generous day trip, but one they'll likely enjoy. Lovely weather this week, in the low eighties, and we have all the windows up. Perfect.
And I have all my details for my part of the wedding in hand. Borrowing a decorating tip from Dotsie---one where she filled vases with dried beans and added a light. She's so clever that way. I got vases at the dollar store, bought mixed beans and added ones I already had, and also got battery-operated votives. Will make little wreaths to go around the bottoms and tie on some raffia as a trim. Inexpensive, and we can use them the following Sunday when our Bishop comes for a special service and luncheon at church.
And the food is falling into place. Made a sample cake last night, using Pioneer Woman's Texas Sheet Cake, realizing afterward that it's identical to a Picnic Cake I made years ago. With Lemon Squares, that might be the two desserts we provide for the rehearsal dinner. Easy and sounds good with BBQ.
Simple is my mantra these days. Folks usually enjoy plain fare, as long as there's plenty. Comfort food, and no pretension. I'm thinking there might be some discomfort with some of the wedding crowd, being a mix-race union. Not sure, but it's possible, so making everything cozy-like is a good thing. The groom has been uncomfortable with some of the bride's relatives, and I admit to having a struggle with acceptance myself. If I said it's been a breeze, that'd be a lie.
So.
Today, cooking last pork roast. Tidying up a bit. Reading and rest. Might be my last chance as the days pass swiftly. Thinking the bride might have last-minute things for us to help her with, not knowing how much her bridesmaids will be available. Our involvement has been minimal, which is nice for us, but being this much on the sidelines, while typical for the groom's family, to me is still odd.
Enjoy the day. :)
