the wedding.

Our eyes watered from laughter as we viciously stabbed our homemade caramel apples. We were very much determined to win this sticky battle.

The guys sat in the living room with their guitars, simultaneously strumming and watching the football game -- totally oblivious to the crazy antics that were taking place in the kitchen. 

we took turns wearing the waldo glasses.

We had just returned from the venue. Paper lanterns were now strung from the beams. Mini pumpkins, various gourds, and eucalyptus scattered across the tables. Autumn had officially been brought indoors.

The wedding morning was a huge breakfast, last-minute errands, and iced coffee -- which Meadow so very kindly made for me. I love that girl...

the waldo glasses make yet another appearance.

By late afternoon, our house was filled to the brim with family. It was time.

>>THE WEDDING<<

The beautiful bride? That's my mother. It's true, life is going to be a bit different now. And that's okay. If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that I've got everyone I need to help me embrace this next chapter. Here's to new beginnings.

xo,

abbey

ps. you should know,  i am still {and always have been} very, very close with my dad. i see him regularly, and love spending time with him.

wedding nights & lovely mornings.

"Again, again!" they cry, as we grip their little hands and twirl them about on the dance floor. Their shoes fly off, and their wedding hairdos become mussed and windblown, yet everything seems magical with a wall of twinkling lights as our backdrop.

My cousin was married last night, and the wedding was absolutely beautiful.

At the reception, country music filled the room, and we danced the night away - a good portion of us barefoot.

The next morning, our many 'goodbye's were followed by a bit of meandering in a lovely shop, and then we were on our way home.

In just a few days, I'll be gathering with my family again, and I am incredibly ecstatic.

xo,

Abbey