IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL JOURNEY - NOW A WONDERFUL BEGINNING

In one week and one day my youngest child enters the union of Holy Matrimony, it makes a mom a little weepy. However, we couldn't be happier with the woman he has chosen to spend the rest of his life with. She is a kind, considerate, extremely intelligent, caring, loving, funny, wise, wonderful human being. We are excited to have her be a part of our family. Here's to you Beau & Jen!!!

STRESS METER LEVEL...HIGH!!!

My stress level has totally maxed out. After moving this past weekend, trying to get the house somewhat put together before the wedding I don't know how much more I can take. Thank heaven Zach came home from Mississippi to help us move, he was WONDERFUL help.

Beau and Jen get home on Saturday so we can't wait to see them. And Jay and his family and Zach get home on Thursday, can't wait to see all of them too. It should be a wonderful time. Everything is ready to rock n roll for the wedding so I don't know why I am so stressed about it. Jen and Beau have done a wonderful job putting it all together. Not to mention Mary Jo, Jen's mom. I think I have everything ready for the rehearsal dinner and brunch on Sunday. Let me check: 1. Flowers (check) 2. Place cards (check) 3. Place card holders (check) 4. Candles (check) 5. Candle holders (check) 6. Table favors (check) 7. Seating list (check) 8. Pics of Beau & Jen (check).

All this planning and poof it will all be over soon. :(

BACHELOR PARTY WEEKEND

The infamous Bachelor Party was this weekend in Chicago. The Shay boys were with us all day on Friday which Mom loved and then Saturday was the big event. Matt McGinn was in charge of it and my understanding was kudos to Matt. The guys said he did a fantastic job. They went to the Cub game and had tickets for the "rooftop" across the street. They said the view was great and of course the beer, burgers and hotdogs as well. Then they all went to Matt's for a fabulous supper he had catered in (the guy knows how to do things up, his Mom & Dad are the best hosts so he learned well). Then off to the strip club of course, they rented a Hummer limo so at least no one was driving. A great time was had by all.

On Sunday we at least got to have lunch with Beau and Zach since Jason was up and off to the airport early. We thank God for the time we get with all 3 of them at once, because it doesn't happen very often.

Now it is on to the Wedding. It should be another fun time.