When I woke Dan was still sound asleep. I tried to stay in bed but eventually I gave up, got dressed, and went to get the less-than-stellar coffee in the lobby area. I brought my iPad and did a few games. Soon, having texted her, Carolyn joined me.

We were to meet up with Brandon, Lia, Jameson, and Meghan for breakfast and a breakfast spot had been recommended so we went there once nearly everyone was ready. Well, never mind that place: there were no spots to seat six (Carolyn opted to go off on a walk and let us have a bit of family time … thanks, Carolyn!). So we headed elsewhere and found a diner that could take us all. We enjoyed conversation and food for a good amount of time, and then headed back to our lodgings.

We relaxed a bit (and Dan went on a search for some apple cider donuts which are a Vermont thing) while I did a few more games, rested, showered, and all that exciting stuff.

Eventually it was time to go to the wedding venue. The weather was really perfect, and I got set up to play and had a whole lot of time to spare. I walked a bit and just loved the display of family that Sara and Margaret had put together, including two photos of my mom and dad from their wedding. Oh how young (and cute!) they look there!

Finally the wedding began and three of us played for the processional. I was disappointed that we didn’t manage to time the first part perfectly and the last attendant ended up walking in with no music. Rats! The timing yesterday was absolutely perfect. But so it goes: what is a wedding without a mistake or two?

The ceremony was lovely. The bride looked exquisite. The groom as handsome as can be. And oh how wonderful the words spoken by various people. We were wisely told not to take our phones out and take photos but, instead, be present for the ceremony. From what I saw everyone went with that!

After the wedding there was cocktail hour, and eventually we went to the carriage house for dinner and a whole lot more.

Speeches were made (my brother Timothy was fabulous!). Dances were done. (I cried when Sara and Ben did their first dance.)

I could post a few more videos, but I suppose I’ll leave it at these.

Too much food (for me at least) was eaten. And then lots and lots of dancing. Since Dan and I don’t dance we enjoyed it for a while and then said our goodbyes.

What a full, beautiful, heart-warming day. I feel so very blessed.

Tomorrow we return Carolyn to the airport and then we get to enjoy some days in Boston, a place unfamiliar to us. I’m looking forward to checking the city out!