~ Guess........... ~

.......... what I did today.  'Cmon, guess.  It's Thursday, I'm off all week.  What do you suppose I did?  Did you guess?  LMAO  Ok, well that was a bit lame.  You'd never know as I haven't even given the news yet. 

 

I went to David's Bridal to look for a wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses.  Now, before you eww and ahhh, pass out, lose your breath, or fall off your chair.  It wasn't for me.  :)~   My niece is getting married in October.  She got engaged this past October.  I am so excited and happy for her. 

 

So why did I wait so long to say anything?   Not really sure, other then most attention was on her Mom.   She had a trip planned with her boyfriend when her Mom first got sick and put in the hospital with pneumonia.  She had purchased tickets to the Michigan game for his birthday back in July.  The timing sucked, but at the time we thought her Mom would bounce back and all insisted she go.  The engagement part wasn't really part of the plan and to be honest I didn't even know about it.  Her boyfriend had the ring and already asked her Dad's permission.  It just happened while they were there.  It was a perfect time and setting. 

 

My sister was thrilled.  As she told me the news, her eyes were wide with excitement.  Little did we know at the time.......   she never did bounce back but knowing her daughter was happy, in love, and had a great guy by her side had to put her at ease just a bit.   I ached for my sister.  I can't imagine not being here to see your children marry, to see your grand children.  To love and hold......... and knowing you won't be.  I ache for my nieces... it sucks that their Mom isn't here to help them plan, giggle over silly things. 

 

I promised my sister I'd be there for them and I will be.  Not that she needed to ask, or that I needed to promise.  It is a given.  We are all there for them, any time night or day.   So on Christmas Eve she told me she was going with her sister.  She was thrilled that I would go.  'Was there a doubt?'  we both smiled with tears in our eyes.   We met up at noon for lunch.  My other sister was in the area with work so she joined us.  It was a wonderful time.  Perfect setting and nice to laugh and plan.   When lunch was over my sister left and the girls and I walked to the store a few shops down the strip plaza.  It was overwhelming when we walked in.  So many dresses.  She had an idea of what she wanted.  No kidding.   What girl doesn't dream about her wedding day.  What she will wear, the flowers, the food. 

 

We looked at bridesmaid dresses first.  Her sister is in the wedding and did the modeling.  OMG!  Can I just say she was beautiful in each and every one she put on.  They decided on a tea length dress that actually is two pieces.  Espresso, and perfect for a fall wedding.  Once that was settled, we moved to the brides dresses.  She had 4 picked out to try on.  The first was stunning.  We called it the mermaid dress.  It made her look as thin as a bean poll, something she did not need help with.  She stood and looked at herself, and she seemed to be pleased.  It wasn't her first choice, and I asked, 'can you walk?  can you dance?'  She smiled and said it was daring but definitely not her.  The second one.  OMG!!  That was it.  I think we all knew it as she walked out of the dressing room.  She did a few spins, and we added a veil.  No description my friends, just in case.  I don't want to be the Aunt that gave away the secrets.  She did try on the others, and then went back to the second.  I think it's a done deal.  She didn't pay for it, but will think on it a few days and make sure that is what she wants.  I am 100% convinced it will be. 

 

As we packed up our belongings we noticed it was almost 5.  WoW!!  Time flies when you're having fun.  It was a wonderful day and I am honored to be part of this step in her planning.  I, of course, can no way replace her Mom nor would I try.  I just want to be there for her.   We all do.  This a beautiful occasion and we want it to be as perfect for her as we can possibly make it. 

 

The rest of the day was basically a let down.... this, and that, and hockey.......... yeap I'm watching Calgary play Vancouver.  Can you say sucker?  LOL   Hope everyone had a great day.

 

Hugs

~d

 

 

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