Although, the weather does not look like it will cooperate the rest of the week. Snow and rain showers and quite low temperatures for us around here! All while the last few days were sooo beautiful. And we wonder why we get sick!!!
Today my fiance's grandmother and her daughters held a beautiful bridal luncheon in mine and Nick's honor. Basically just a way for the families to get together and spend time getting to know one another before the actual wedding day. It was very nice!!
We sat and talked and had appetizers of prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears and chilled shrimp with cocktail sauce. We also had mimosas! First mimosa I've ever had and it was wonderful :) After the appetizers we enjoyed a lunch of a ham and asparagus strata, I believe it's called. It was made with ham, Ciabatta bread, sharp cheddar cheese, milk, eggs and asparagus. We also had a beautiful fruit salad of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and black berries, served with a lemon yogurt. YUM! I am not a huge fan of asparagus but still ate everything, it was so good! I was a happy girl! I am waiting to receive pictures, taken by Kate. When I receive them, I will be sure to post a few.
Sitting there today, watching Nick's two grandmothers, with my surviving grandmother, made me so very happy that we could remember this day and everyone being together. But the entire time, my hand found itself clasping the delicate gold necklace around my neck. A necklace that was given to me by my Mom's Mom, who rightly so, I called Mom Mom. She passed away shortly before I lost the baby last year, and our family is definitely different without her. She was SUCH a life force in every function that was held. So strong, funny and now, a presence that is dearly missed!
I miss you Mom Mom. It's just not the same without you. <3
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That's a lovely photo. I know just what you mean; there is always a grandparent who sticks out and mine too was my mum's mum. Family is so precious.
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You are so right. Family is definitely precious!!
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