Happy Anniversary

Yesterday, August 2, was our anniversary. Dan and I have been married 22 years. I have now been married longer than I was single. We had a great weekend. Matt was in a wedding on Saturday; his friend Joe got married. On Friday night, Matt called Dan and asked if a couple of the groomsmen could spend the night, since they weren't from the area. Of course Dan said yes. Well, when they got to the house, it was a bit more than a few of the groomsmen. It was the entire wedding party (including the groom) plus college friends. On the fly Nate and I found beds for 9 people to sleep in.

At first Dan and I were a bit nervous because Joe was there. We thought he should be at home with his mother. But in talking with him, his mom's house was full of UP family, and as Joe put it, "My mom can't stop crying" What fun. They stayed up until about 1:00 sitting by the campfire and swimming in the pool.

On Saturday, the all sat on the front porch and talked football with Dan while I got a big breakfast together. I was a little nervous. I couldn't figure how 9 guys plus Dan, Nate and me could get showered. Dan had a great idea - the wedding party went to the high school and showered in the locker room.

I kept thinking how proud my mother would be. As most know she is prepared for anything and could feed an army without notice. I learned from the best. No one had to sleep on the floor, everyone had a pillow, and no one went away hungry.

When they all started getting ready, fear overcame Joe. Dan and I could feel for him. It reminded Dan of our wedding and how nervous he got just before the big moment. The wedding was lovely. It was a bit bitter-sweet though. Joe and Alecia left today to begin their new life in New Mexico. Joe accepted a teaching job working on an Indian Reservation, and Alecia got a position working in the admissions office of the school (it's a boarding school) Joe's first day of word is Tuesday August 5. Not only will he be teaching he will be coaching six man football.

Dan and I feel very honored that Matt's friends are comfortable enough around us to want us a part of one of the most important days of their life. Joe's mom did tell me though that when Matt gets married he has to spent the night at her house:)