Hi Everyone!

[paula1961]

Oh Diana! I'm so glad all went well! I knew it would be beautiful! I'm sure that in a way...you're glad it's over. I can't wait to see the pix.

I wish Jaci and Nate a bright and happy future together. Did they go anywhere for their honey moon?

[DianaB]

For Jaci and Nate's first night (and it truly was a "first" night) they stayed at a castle in Wichita that's been turned into a B & B. I talked to her yesterday and she said that it was really nice and that they took a lot of pictures for us to see.

http://www.castleinnriverside.com/

They drove to Colorado yesterday and are in Colorado Springs where they're going to do some sight seeing. Then either tonight or tomorrow they're driving to Gunnison and are going to go 4-wheeling in the mountains for a day or so. I'm a little concerned about them being in the mountains alone but she's suppose to call me when they get back to their cabin. On Thursday mornng they're going on a hot air ballon ride!!! I think that sounds soooo wonderful!!! That's all I know about. It sounded like they had everything all planned out and will have a fun time!! I can't wait to hear about it when they get back!!

I feel so much more relaxed now that it's over!! We had so many people help that it wasn't as stressful as I was expecting. Even my cousins that stayed with us came and helped out. We couldn't have done it all without everyone. It really makes you appreciate your friends and family!! Everyone had ideas on things to make the wedding more beautiful and without Jaci around we just went ahead and did them!! Everything was so beautiful!!!

I didn't take any pictures of the wedding because I wanted to just enjoy it and visit with the people. I felt that that was the photographer's job so I'll post a link as soon as I get it. I do have some pictures of the rehearsal that I'll get on and of some other things. I'll get them on soon......I'm still de-stressing!!!

[paula1961]

That castle is gorgeous!!! I know that they will have such a wonderful time!! Sounds like they have some fun things planned to do.

[Janet]

Oh my...the Castle is beautiful! I'm so glad you had so much help..now you can rest some. How long are they going to be gone? I wish them a happy fun time and a safe journey home.

[JJJ]

The Castle looks gorgeous, I'm so jealous of them but happy at the same time

I can't wait to see the pics.

[gja1000]

Boy! This Alaska to Texas jet lag is about to get to me. It is 3 hours earlier in Alaska than Texas - so I want to sleep till 10:00AM and go to bed at 2:00AM. Of course, I have to force myself to get up at 6:00 or 7:00 and I feel AWFUL till about the middle of the afternoon.

BUT, today I feel more normal, so I'm hopeful that after a week, I am finally coming out of the funk.

We have an all day retreat at school tomorrow. This means the administrators are going to get together and map out a strategy for the next few years of a very lean budget. We are looking at some cuts in the budget, so we may have to reduce the number of students we admit or the number of programs we offer. It will be interesting, I'm sure.

I need to get my Alaska pictures loaded onto the computer and I will - soon!

[Janet]

It's been beautiful here the last few days...temps in the 70's. I've had the doors and windows open. Tomorrow we are suppose to head back up into the 90's and it will be that way for quite awhile. I just hope the humidity isn't too high.

I've really been enjoying Brenna...she sure is a Momma's girl..lol. Puppies are doing great..can't believe they are soon to be 7 weeks old already. I can sure tell a difference between having a female litter or a male litter...lol. These little guys are onry through and through...lol

Mom did great on her first night back on home dialysis. The machine didn't buzz at all and she slept all night except to go potty once. She is so glad she doesn't have to the the hemo anymore. Now she just has to be very diligent in not getting another infection.

Ricky only has two months left of school. He really likes it and is learning so much. Usually comes home looking like a grease monkey, but as long as he's happy...it's okay.

Not much else happening really...I need to get out of this house more.

[gja1000]

Oh My! That castle is absolutely GORGEOUS! I wanna stay there!!!

Gary and I went to Colorado for our honeymoon too, 28 years ago. We visited Colorado Springs and Gunnison and several other places too. We had such a good time and still talk about the fun we had!

[judy]

How wonderful that the wedding went so beautifully Diana! Their honeymoon sounds great too!

I wish them all the happiness, health and joy in their marriage!

Now, you can take a very deep breath!

[judy]

Saturday was my youngest, Kassidy's 8th birthday! I just love that age! She is just precious. Her other Grandma came up and so did my ex, PopPop Joel. She got some presents, but her party is next weekend for her friends.

I got her some horse statues, a horseback riding helmet, and 8 horseback riding lessons. She LOVES horses! She wants to be a vet when she grows up. I also bought her pink cowgirl boots and a pink cowgirl hat online. Do ya think she is spoiled? I love spoiling all of my grandchildren.

Saturday night, Mackenzie sang again! This was a 50's night put on by the Roxbury Arts Guild. She did "Stupid Cupid" and "Where the Boys Are" again, and was amazing! The woman who ran the event wants her in their comedy improv class (I think Jessie has to pay for it), and another producer wants her in one of his productions. She got so many compliments!

Being a small town area, people are excited about Mackenzie. She is extremely talented, and is quickly becoming known. I love the small town ways. We have a young woman, Rachel, who is also very talented (dancing and acting), and
pretty much everybody from the surrounding towns knows her, and we are all excited about her work. She is going off to college soon, and we are all so proud of her! Rachel cried when Mackenzie sang because she was so good!