Hello, everyone! Just popping in for my 'occasional' post! LOL Seriously, we have been so busy that I can hardly keep up with myself...much less my blog! And on top of that, I was sick with the crud for over a month...that stuff would NOT go away.
We were also all involved in my niece's wedding in Savannah this past weekend, and it was LOVELY! John was the ring bearer, Chad had a 'preacher' part, I sang and helped host the bridal luncheon at Paula Deen's restaurant The Lady and Sons, and the girls helped with programs. Elisabeth also painted the old fashioned script "Just Married" sign for the 1960 Cadillac convertible 'going away' car. Alexander wasn't in the wedding, but when John got a tux...he wanted one too. His bow tie wouldn't stay on though! But I thought my little men looked handsome!
I was SO worried that I would not have my voice back in time to sing, and I DID NOT want to ruin Milly and Brent's wedding by croaking out 'Surely the Presence' and 'The Lord's Prayer'. But thank the Lord, I did recover and all went well! The ceremony was held at the Isle of Hope Methodist Church, and it was beautifully simple. The church is a Civil war era structure, and it was used as a hospital during the War Between the States. There is a small cemetery in the courtyard where unknown Confederate soldiers who died in the hospital are buried.
Friday night....inside the church before rehearsal
Confederate cemetery outside the church
Getting ready to hop on the trolley after the ceremony
After the wedding, the bride and groom and all the attendants hopped on a trolley and headed to Wormsloe Plantation for pictures. I went too, to keep my eye on John....who did NOT need me. He was having a great time. But he is only four...Mama was going! LOL But riding on that trolley was COLD. I think we had record lows for November on Saturday afternoon, and it felt ARCTIC. We rode the trolley all the way back to downtown Savannah (it seemed at least TEN miles) to the reception near River Street. I didn't have my coat, and I thought I was going to freeze!
The reception was something else....very coastal and classy. We even had grits in crystal goblets as one of the selections with all kinds of add-ins to choose from...shrimp, cheese, onions, etc. When I have more time, I will tell more about everything including the bridal luncheon, the rehearsal supper at Vic's on the River, and the wedding itself. But I'm pressed for time right now and I REALLY want to tell about John's experience at Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurant!
While the girls and I were at the bridal luncheon on Friday, Chad took all the boys to eat at the above restaurant, along with my FIL and BIL. Well, while Chad was cleaning Alexander and his mess up, John was standing near the door with my FIL. John is very sweet and good....but he's also very curious...like his Mama! There was a RED pull handle at child level (!!!) that said FIRE. John can't read yet. He's a little boy! So guess what? He wondered what would happen if he pulled that handle. Let's just say that everyone in the restaurant got a nice LOUD surprise when the honkers started honking and lights started flashing! Chad didn't know what was happening...he thought a little fire must've broken out in the kitchen!
My FIL called out that John had pulled the fire alarm and my BIL rushed to the counter to explain. Chad made John go up and apologize and they thought that was it and headed back to our hotel.
Well, a few minutes later, all of us ladies were walking back from Paula Deen's restaurant and wondered why TWO fire engines were parked in front of Five Guys Burgers and Fries. When we got to the room, Chad told us what John had done. John looked at me with wide eyes and said...."I didn't 'wealize' what would happen!" We told them to look out the window. When John saw the fire engines, he dove on the floor. He thought the firefighters were going to get him! Then he hid in the closet! Of course, we relieved his mind...but I think he learned a valuable lesson about pulling red handles!
The next day, the fire alarm went off in our hotel. John hurriedly said, "I didn't do it!" We had to laugh, but it's an experience we (or John) won't soon forget! We left our mark on Savannah!
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I love the posting and all of the pics, Aunt Amy!! Our big day would not have been near as special without all of you!! I will forward all of my pictures your way as soon as I get them. Love, Milly
Bridal luncheon at The Lady and Sons...basement banquet room
Erin, Carlie (another niece) and Elisabeth at the bridal luncheon...you can certainly tell they are first cousins!
Famous Paula Deen food...yum!
Ellie and a cardboard Paula in the gift shop
Yours truly practicing with the pianist at the rehearsal on Friday night
Chad and his mama....the grandkids call her Gangy
John and our nephew Trey (brother of the bride)....handsome cousins!
Papa (Chad's daddy) and all four grandsons: Alexander, John, Wesley and Trey
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