Amy's wedding

Isn't she lovely?

Adam and I finally got a little weekend getaway. And guess what, for the first time in 5 years I think Adam truly saw why I loved Davis and what I miss about it. I think it was the drinking on campus, biking through campus to get back to Ellie's house (Ellie, you rock for letting us all stay there) and then walking with both kids in carriers to a late night party at amy's house (where we got to drink more, babies alseep on us and all). Amy's wedding was absolutely perfect. And I have to admit I was a little surprised being as she planned most of it in less than a week and I am guessing it cost less than 5 grand, quite a feat in California. 

I think of my wedding day and it was hands down one of the best days of my life. You would think being that I have two children that I have been married for many years, but actually it has only been two. For us it was way more than just a party, it was an incredible celebration of all the love, guidance and support we as individuals had received to get us to the point where we can merge together as one family. Our ceremony was based on our core values, our love for each other, our families, our communities and of the entire world. Our wedding set in stone the foundation that we live by everyday as Adam and I work together to raise our two beautiful children in a playful, loving, and healthy home. And I know that Amy's wedding captured the same things for her. Too bad mine cost so much more, we could really use that extra dough for a down payment (or a tiny fraction of one) :)

We had so much fun just being together celebrating love!

So here is another list. 13 amazing things about Amy and Corin's wedding in no particular order:

1. They had a bike progression (some call is procession, but I truly think progression makes more sense and sounds better). About 30 bikers including the bride and groom biked from the co-op where they live to the Oak Grove on campus, and it was awesome. Can't believe I didn't get a pic, but I did take video and will have that up in no time (yeh, right). Amy and Corin led the progression in a two seater bike thingy and it was really breath-taking. Josh, his gf Sarah, and our friend Dan were among the bikers.

2.My dad married them. He was great. He was thoughtful, wise, funny, and spoke as clear as day. I think he should take it up as a part-time job. Let me know if you are getting married and need a cute Jewish man to do the job!

3. Grupps, their dog...halley's sister....was the ring barrier (spelling?). She patiently waited until it was her turn and raced up to her owners to deliver their beautiful rings (as a side note their rings had a landscape carved into it, and it was beautiful!)

4. My whole family, minus my mom :( , was there. Not only was it fun to eat, drink, and be merry with my peops, it was a huge plus for me and adam to have Pa-Doe, Da, Aunt Na, and Sarah chase after Charlie instead of us. Thinking back now I think I played the I-have-baby-in- the-sling-card a little too much.

5. There were ducks and it was a gorgeous day. The ducks entertained Charlie just fine while the laggers took forever to break on the wedding scene. The laggers being Amy, Corin, an  the bikers. Which reminds me I should have roasted Amy during the toast about the fact that she is always late and that when she says she is almost ready, it means she has to brush her teeth (damn that girl brushes those teeth a long time, a dentist would be proud, me annoyed), brush her hair, pack her backpack, get her clothes on, eat some food, drink some tea...you get the point.

6. There were regular new flush toilet bathrooms. At first they were talking about getting married on a farm and renting outhouses...yuck. 

Can you see an older grandparent using an outhouse?

7. The baby slept most of the time in the sling (something she usually hates being in) and then was happily held by dad during my roast, I mean toast

8. The food was a potluck, and it was an incredible spread. Mostly vegetarian, I am sure organic based on the crowd, and delicious (or so I was told, I was too nervous to eat due to the impending toast)

9. The flowers were local, organic and the best wedding flowers I have ever seen. Again should have gotten a pic.

10. Amy's mom played the harp. Love the family/friend involvement in the ceremony and celebration

11. Amy and Corin's vows were personal, touching, and funny. I am sucker for personal vows written individually and expressed emotionally.

12. There were lawn games such as bochi ball, red rover and this string fling game. Charlie kept interupting to throw the balls.

13. Lastly, I was not pregnant and therefore could proudly throw back 3 beers.....ahh that felt nice and made the toast all that much easier.

Love you amy and corin, will miss you dearly!