The wedding was fabulous and tons of FUN! It took place in my aunt and uncles beautifully landscaped backyard and the weather was perfect (I'm not bitter... I swear!). I helped my mom decorate about 300 cupcakes to use as the cake for their garden themed wedding. I loved every minute of it - but if I never see another cupcake in my life, I'll be okay with that! It's always so awesome to have an excuse to be with my wonderful family. :)
For my Grandma's memorial, we sat in the shade of a big tree, in the same beautiful yard where my cousin had her wedding the day before. A wedding she hoped to attend (and we think she did). A picture collage of my Grandma throughout her years was propped before us and several people shared stories and memories. The commemoration concluded with playing her favorite song - Mr. Bojangles. As we sat in silence, listening to the music and thinking of my Grandma, a breeze suddenly swooped in. It circled all around and caused her pictures to flutter. I know it was my Grandma Jayne - dancing to her song and breathing freely. Something she hasn't been able to do for several years.
She left a wonderful mark on my life and I will be forever grateful :)
5 comments:
How beautiful, Hailey. I didn't even know Grandma Jayne had died. I'm sending lots of love to you and your family. Give your mom a big hug for me. Also, you should post a picture of the cupcakes. I've been wondering about those since last summer when you told me you were going to make them!
Ooops... I bet you could tell that the last message was from me and not Alex. I'm using his computer. He does send his love, of course!
I thought those were flowers! The pictures are a bit small, but DAMN! You two did an amazing job.
P.s. Alex also wanted to see the cupcakes.
H, I am sorry that your grandma died- I am sure she is in peace right now.
Sending you and your family lots of love! I'm so sorry for your loss. What a neat experience though at the funeral. Grandma Jayne is definately dancing now!
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