Wednesday we had our laundry list of errands. I needed to buy prizes for the shower games and lots of wrapping paper. I had 10 gifts that had been delivered to Larry's to wrap and then 8 prizes to wrap once they were purchased. Meanwhile we were pulling anchors out of the walls and patching them where Kristin has moved things from here to Larry's. For dinner we met up at Terra Mia for dinner. The shower was being catered from there so they wanted us to try it. We were pretty tired when we got home but we watched the DVR of Survivor before hitting the hay.
We were out of the house by 8:15 Thursday to deliver the cats to the groomer. They are long hair Persians so cat hair is a nightmare. They also had been hacking the proverbial hairballs so they were going to get the lion cut.
We proceeded to Larry's and took off with another list of errands. We dropped off fake pearls for the waist decoration on the wedding dress cupcakes for the shower. I had emailed a photo to Larry who took it to Publix to see if they could duplicate it. They asked for a decoration for the waist. I found an old Mardi Gras necklace, cut it apart and tied the ends to keep the pearls on. After a washing, they were ready to go. They finished it off with shimmery sprinkles and it was a hit!
Next we had to deliver witness statements, baptismal certificates and pre-Cana documentation to St. Stephen's Church. That was a quick visit but productive in that our questions concerning what they need to do regarding readings, songs, participants, etc. were answered. They seem to be on course with all of that.
Next up was tuxedo measurement time for Ted and Larry. It was fun sitting back and watching men pick and choose while getting measured. Usually men are sitting watching women model what they are trying on.
We stopped at Terra Mia's larger restaurant to order the food for Saturday. They told us we would have to pick it up at the one we ate at because they don't open until 5:00 on Saturdays. Kristin thought only the larger one did the catering. Whatever! They called and made all arrangements for us.
Finally we went to pick up the cats. Oh my! We didn't know if we should laugh or cry. Mango was growling at Maisy because he didn't recognize her. Good thing he doesn't have a mirror!
I must say that the cat hair flying around has diminished considerably.
We ate dinner at the restaurant where the rehearsal dinner will be. It is a sports bar in downtown Orlando on a trendy street near the Church Street Station area frequented by the younger set. With 60 expected, we chose to keep it casual and fun. The food was really good so we thought so far, so good.
Friday was the big day for food tasting at The Citrus Club. It is as lovely as we remembered it and the service was impeccable. We chose 5 appetizers to try and settled on 3. We had 2 salads and chose our favorite. We each had a different entrée and chose 2 of those plus one that was not available that day. We were 3 for 3 on restaurant choices.
We went to Larry's and eventually met up with his Aunt Irene and sister Maureen. They are such a wonderful family. They think the world of Larry and are quite taken with Kristin. They both are bringing lots of support to this marriage. Saturday was the big day and I will share that next time.
To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow - this is a human offering that can border on the miraculous.
~ Elizabeth Gilbert
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