Hi Everyone!

[DIANE W]

Good luck Diana - I am sure everyone is stressed out with the wedding including Jaci, she probably just wants everything done her way on her special day, and maybe doesnt realise how much she is upsetting people who are really trying to make thinks easy and being helpful.

As others have said, I would just try to enjoy it, and give her the oportunity to have things her way (even though maybe you know better ways to do things), at least then, she only has herself to blame doesnt she?

It is hard though when it is your child - you dont want people feeling she is not grateful, for the help and suggestions, and it can be embarrasing for you as a parent.

Not long now though - i will be thinking of you all, i hope the weather is good, and that it is a wonderful day for all of you.

[JJJ]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Everyone is getting pretty upset with Jaci. She wants things her way but isn't around so we can get any thing done. She zigs when everyone else zags. She's doing inside things when outside things can be done. I just keep telling myself....three more days......three more days!!!!

You know you should have called that show Bridezilla if there still on. Tell her this is the easy part the hard part comes right after the ceremony.

I'm sure the wedding will be beautiful, in fact I think you need to grab a chair place it in the middle of the garden and watch everyone work. Just kick back, relax and enjoy the show. Just a thought but I'm sure your working the hardest.

Wish all of you luck, can't wait to see pics of the wedding

[DianaB]

I know that I'm complaining a lot about Jaci. I really shouldn't because she IS a really good girl and hasn't ever caused me any trouble. Glen keeps telling me to just hang on for a couple more days and then things will get better. The MOM in me just wants to give her a piece of my mind.....but I'm trying to keep the peace!!! She didn't show up to help work AT ALL today!!! But......I'm not complaining.....I'm not complaining.....I have two more days left.....just two more days.......just two more days.....just two more days........

[gja1000]

Oh Gosh, Diana! I remember these last days right before the wedding. Lots of things to do and we didn't have half the things to do that you all have! It will be over soon and the memories will be wonderful. I hope the weather is not too hot! I KNOW everything will be gorgeous! When Jaci is older and looks back on the pictures, she will have a greater appreciation for what you all did for her. Right now, she may be too wrapped up in being the bride and her own stress to fully comprehend all that still needs to be done and the like. I just know it will be a terrific day!


We got home yesterday from Oklahoma City. It is always sad to have to attend a funeral, but it is joyous to see relatives and friends you haven't seen in years. The cemetery was just gorgeous as it was the day after Memorial day. And it was a military burial (although he was 76 years old, he had served 20 years in the military) with a 21 gun salute and the flag folding ceremony by the military personnel. It was very fitting for Memorial day.

We have unpacked from the OKC trip. We pick up the trailer (the axle is fixed) this afternoon and although we have gotten lots of stuff out of it before we left this weekend, we have some more to go - hopefully not too much. We'll do that this afternoon and then get it back to storage. It will be a loooong day!

Then it is pack for ALASKA BABEEEE! We leave next Wednesday. Whooo Hoooo! we are so excited. We were with Gary's sisters and bils this past weekend - they are all going too - so everyone was super excited!

I came home to 13 ripe tomatoes - well, they are in stages of ripeness. I picked them all so that the birds/squirrels wouldn't eat them before me. Now I have to eat tomatoes morning, noon, and night to get all the ripe ones eaten before we leave!!! LOL!

[paula1961]

Glad you're back Gayle!! Sounds like you are for sure going to have a busy day! Glad your camper is fixed! I'm sooooo jealous...........you going to Alaska I can't wait to hear all about it and see pix!

Our anniversary is the 6th of June. We're going back to Tn for 5 days. Leaving Wednesday and taking the new camper! I am looking forward to our little trip.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by paula1961

Glad you're back Gayle!! Sounds like you are for sure going to have a busy day! Glad your camper is fixed! I'm sooooo jealous...........you going to Alaska I can't wait to hear all about it and see pix!

Our anniversary is the 6th of June. We're going back to Tn for 5 days. Leaving Wednesday and taking the new camper! I am looking forward to our little trip.

Tennessee is so beautiful! I've never been camping there. Now I wanna go!!

[Janet]

Gosh Diana...where was Jaci that day while you all worked? I think it's time to pull a Jaci...lol. If she's not working...then no one should work. We CAN complain about our kids Diana, but no one else can. They are good kids, but sometimes we'd like to kick there behinds!!! Soon it will be over and one for the memory books.

Sounds like you all get to travel so much....I'm so envious. I need to get away from here so bad and relax. I miss camping, but it sure has been too hot around here to be able to enjoy it.

I must have needed the extra rest this morning....I woke up at 6:15 am and the guys were gone. Rick to work and Ricky to school. I felt bad that I wasn't up to wish Ricky a good day and to tell him to be safe. He just texted me though at 11:00 and asked if I was up ...lol. He's so funny...he knows I would never be able to sleep that late.

I have to get up early in the morning to have Mom at dialysis by 6 am. I think I'll just come back home because she'll be there for 4 hours and then go back and pick her up. Hate to make the drive twice, but that's a long time to wait and the stores are not open that early. Maybe I can catch a nap before having to pick her up.

[lynne b]

considering the terrible storms we had last night it is such a gorgeous day....to bad i am to tired to enjoy it much, but the windows are all open theres a nice breeze and it's in the low 70's. Hubby is a first responder and he was called out around 1:30 am when it was still storming, we didn't have any electricity when he left so i was a little scared, i had to hunt around for a radio & batteries and then i was ok but still worried about hubby being out in it, we knew there were power lines and trees down and that one of his co worker's place had damage but all hubby would tell me when he called was that it was a mess out there.
Well he's in bed now and i am trying to keep the dogs quiet and just being kind of lazy and enjoying the day from inside. I am tired of these storms, we have lost power everyday since Friday evening.

I sure hope Diana is having some of this gogreous weather for the wedding.

[Janet]

Lynne is so right....it's absolutely beautiful today with a wonderful breeze. Wish it could be like this everyday. All doors and windows open and smelling so fresh!

I know this sounds mean....but there is a bird outside making a bunch of racket and if he/she doesn't quit...he/she'll never make another sound!!! Okay...I just scared it away...it's still alive...lol.

The boys went north on a 3-hour drive to Angola. 2tiredmom's daughter is graduating today and they went to their open house. I couldn't go because we would be gone too long and probably too late. Someone needed to stay with the babies and the new little girl. If the babies were a couple weeks older, may not have been too bad, but they are too young to leave for real long periods.

I went to check on them this morning after I cleaned their area and could only find two in the whelping box....scared the crap out of me. Finally found the 3rd one in the bed that Gidget sleeps in. Talk about a fast beating heart!!!!

Mom isn't feeling good. This hemodialysis is just draining all her strength. She just doesn't have the energy to do anything anymore. Doc says she should be on it for 4 -6 weeks and Mom is hoping to get back on the peritoneal dialysis soon. I hope so too, she is so miserable.

I hope everything is going wonderful for Jaci's wedding. I know it's a happy and sad day for Diana. Wish I was there with her. I know everyone here is anxious to see pictures!

[DianaB]

Finally I have time to come on and tell you how things went!!! It was such a beautiful wedding and I can't wait for you to see the pictures!!! The weather turned out really hot but we had a nice breeze and that helped. We made sure that we had plenty of drinks around for everyone and there was plenty of shade.

The morning of the wedding we had sooo many people show up to help get everything ready.....I was so glad to see them and they had such good ideas on getting things set up!! Everything was just beautiful!!! The wedding was short but was so nice!!! Karlie acted up some but you expect that and it's something to laugh about later!!

The cake that Nate's Mom made was just beautiful AND delicious!!! She was so sweet and helped so much!!!

The catering was wonderful and we had so many compliments on it!!! It was so appreciated too. I knew that Roger and Londa would do a good job and I didn't even worry about the food!!

Several people stayed around to help clean up and pick up chairs and tables to where we don't have too much more to get done!!

I'm glad that it's over.....kinda'. Jaci looked so young in her wedding dress but was oh so beautiful!!!

I'm really, really tired!!! My feet are killing me!!! I plan on doing some resting and catching up on my laundry soon!!! I'll get some pictures on in a couple of days or so. Thanks for thinking of us!!!!

[gja1000]

Thanks for posting Diana! I've been checking checking checking, to see when you posted an update! I'm so happy everything went well - I knew it would, but it is so stressful!

I can't wait to see the pictures, I just know they are beautiful. I understand about Jaci looking so young. My daughter got married in June right out of high school and I thought she looked young too! But they've been married 15 years now, so something was right!

I bet you are tired. Rest and recuperate, you've been going 90 miles an hour for the past few weeks. Nice, slow and easy for the next few days would be in order!

[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.