It's Difficult to be Honest on the really Tough Days

Getting married in a State Historic Park/Ghost Town
Was one of the most fun and special events of my life
Besides the fact that it snowed a couple of inches that morning
And as the clouds cleared it became almost unbearably cold
While many made it to our 'destination' wedding
Some got stuck on a dirt road 
(because they thought taking the 'short' cut would be faster)

Having my dress get stuck on rusty nails

As I walked down the isle was hilarious

(Although I might Not have thought so at the time)

And the guys totally enjoyed freezing feet

Due to wearing what they called 'plastic' shoes

Yes, we walked on wet dirt roads to our photo shoot

Because we needed to have photos taken in front of

His family's vintage home

I guess this is where my love of 'vintage' really took root

Accepting the Cain Family Name was an honor

And it still is today

A family that made it's name during the California Gold Rush

And is forever a part of history

Marrying a man who was my very best friend

Uniting on one very special day

In a church and a town with a deep rooted history

Making a commitment to a lifetime of love

33 years ago today

(May 16, 1981)

I married this small town country guy who loved and honored a silly city girl

Who never owned a pair of jeans until we got hitched

He respected my wisdom and accepted my crazy ideas

He prayed me through infertility

And believed in our choices to adopt our special boys

He Loved the Lord and imparted grace during tough times

It's difficult to be Honest on the really Tough Days

My pride wants to be strong and stand firm

On the truth that I really am doing well 

Yet on days like today

I am weak, sad and feeling fragile

I miss my Guy SO much it hurts

Yes, even after 3 years

So today, or this week, if you see me

Or talk to me, or text me

Or think of me

Send an extra prayer toward heaven or just

Give me a Hug

Because once in awhile

I still have a tough day

Such A Beautiful Day

The weather in Arizona

Has been simply Beautiful

And Saturday was no different

High in the mid 70's 

With low's around 45 or so

However there was more beauty 

Found inside on Saturday

As we celebrated the upcoming 

Marriage of my friend's daughter

Here are just a few of the moments I was able to capture

I am a SoCal gal so I had no idea what a 

Bridal Wishing Well was

However, I got to help put one together

 

And of course, My friend and I

Needed to make a late night trip to JoAnn's

 

The celebration was a beautifully 

Decorated Tea Party

 

With lovely heart shaped tea candles

And tea infusers as gifts for guests

 

Again,

Being raised on the west coast

I also had NO idea of what an

Ironing Board Maid was

But, here she is with the Bride-To-Be

 

Our Wishing Well Came out great

And was Filled with extra gifts

 

40 + ladies came to celebrate 

And enjoy a creatively fun tea party

With all the delicious fare

 

The beautiful Bride-To-Be

 

Darling Daughter of the Groom-To-Be

 

Mother of the Bride

With her Daughter

 

I loved this corsage

A tiny tea strainer with measuring spoons

Beautifully decorated with flowers

 

And, of course 

What bridal shower would be complete

Without a little lingerie

Yes, It was such a beautiful day