Whew! ya know, just because the wedding is over, does not mean I am NOT the MOB, I will be the MOB for quite some time. I think I deserve a vacay in Bora Bora....the happy couple are pretty lucky that I did not accompany them. However, we probably could have stowed away in one of their bungalow bedrooms and they would never have known...shhhhhhhh
On to golf in Texas. Pilots for Kids started off the charity golf season, followed by Byron Nelson Classic at our golf club. As always, these events bring people to us from all over and the Byron included my kids, to include Mike and Jen, Mom and my cousin, the talented Johnny. Hot, hot, it was hot outside, but with the Ketel One air conditioned tent, I was just fine. What a great way to enjoy Memorial weekend.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
OMG, OMG, OMG
OMG, OMG, OMG = Finally, Finally, and Finally. Four fittings for Petunia, thanks to P90X, she is slim and buff, the dress is beautiful and with our brilliant idea to wear my veil....the something old. Why oh why she did not want to use the wreath that held the cathedral length unfinished veil, is beyond me. It IS from the 80's, and she loves the 80's. But Maria, the awesome seamstress, sewed that veil onto a beautiful silver comb within 5 minutes and it was perfect!
I love, love my dress, I love, love my shoes. Everyone is set, I just need to have the $$$$$$$$ wedding gown delivered to Laguna Niguel. Oh it got delivered alright! with pins and unfinished. Kleinfelds rose to their reputation and refunded the entire alteration fee (which amounted to the cost of other wedding gowns). Thank you!
Once again, Gram comes to the rescue.....again. The dress is perfect! Gram's dress is perfect, my dress is perfect. Many actually thought we shopped together or at least coordinated. Mark's tux??? Oh Father, I don't know where the flood is.
With a Scottish themed rehearsal dinner that the Mobley's perfectly put together at the Five Crowns, our night was complete with many speeches of great memories of Mike, a few tears, beer horns, nice wine (there it is again...), bagpipe, kilts, and of course....a fight at the bar following the dinner. While the DuPonts did not partake in the speeches, it would not be an affair for the DuPonts without a fight. Mike's clan blended in just the same.
Cut to the beautiful day of the actual wedding (what royal wedding???). Veronica's set up our bridal room with the most delicious food, flowers, champagne. Could they be sweeter?? It IS a tradition, and I can't wait to contribute. Our hairdressers to include Garrett's girlfriend, Jen, did the best job as did our make up girls. Enough about getting ready.....
Picture perfect ceremony, funny, silly, endearing with applause for the Man of Honor. I think when the "I Do's" came along, the dolphins jumped into the air, and the sea gulls formed a perfect heart in the blue sky above while the deep blue ocean sparkled like the diamonds on the bride's ring. Recessional for the bride and groom......Journey's Don't stop Believing.... (Sheet music provided by MOB)!
And if that wasn't perfect enough, passed around appetizers edible using Yankee flag toothpicks, a steel drum background music from Jamaica,mon, started the reception. A live band, Knight Ryder of whom plays tribute to Night Ranger featuring Mike's uncle Jack Blades......followed a serenade from the groom to the bride with the contribution of Mike, Mike and uncle Jack...... The speeches from Garrett and Matthew were endearingly funny as was the FOB's. To look at pictures, you might think it was more of a concert, but everyone danced, those that never dance, danced. Great cigars, compliments of our best friend Steve, Flowers with the "wow" factor after opening up the doors, a little lighting.....again Perfect.
This wedding will be hard to top..... you are welcome.
I love, love my dress, I love, love my shoes. Everyone is set, I just need to have the $$$$$$$$ wedding gown delivered to Laguna Niguel. Oh it got delivered alright! with pins and unfinished. Kleinfelds rose to their reputation and refunded the entire alteration fee (which amounted to the cost of other wedding gowns). Thank you!
Once again, Gram comes to the rescue.....again. The dress is perfect! Gram's dress is perfect, my dress is perfect. Many actually thought we shopped together or at least coordinated. Mark's tux??? Oh Father, I don't know where the flood is.
With a Scottish themed rehearsal dinner that the Mobley's perfectly put together at the Five Crowns, our night was complete with many speeches of great memories of Mike, a few tears, beer horns, nice wine (there it is again...), bagpipe, kilts, and of course....a fight at the bar following the dinner. While the DuPonts did not partake in the speeches, it would not be an affair for the DuPonts without a fight. Mike's clan blended in just the same.
Cut to the beautiful day of the actual wedding (what royal wedding???). Veronica's set up our bridal room with the most delicious food, flowers, champagne. Could they be sweeter?? It IS a tradition, and I can't wait to contribute. Our hairdressers to include Garrett's girlfriend, Jen, did the best job as did our make up girls. Enough about getting ready.....
Picture perfect ceremony, funny, silly, endearing with applause for the Man of Honor. I think when the "I Do's" came along, the dolphins jumped into the air, and the sea gulls formed a perfect heart in the blue sky above while the deep blue ocean sparkled like the diamonds on the bride's ring. Recessional for the bride and groom......Journey's Don't stop Believing.... (Sheet music provided by MOB)!
And if that wasn't perfect enough, passed around appetizers edible using Yankee flag toothpicks, a steel drum background music from Jamaica,mon, started the reception. A live band, Knight Ryder of whom plays tribute to Night Ranger featuring Mike's uncle Jack Blades......followed a serenade from the groom to the bride with the contribution of Mike, Mike and uncle Jack...... The speeches from Garrett and Matthew were endearingly funny as was the FOB's. To look at pictures, you might think it was more of a concert, but everyone danced, those that never dance, danced. Great cigars, compliments of our best friend Steve, Flowers with the "wow" factor after opening up the doors, a little lighting.....again Perfect.
This wedding will be hard to top..... you are welcome.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Happy Birthday Single Petunia - Mee-am-mee
Yes, I went to Stephanie's bachelorette party in South Beach.....
Yes, we also celebrated Stephanie's 27th birthday...
Yes, we also celebrated Stephanie's amazing promotion....
Yes, Maria and I kept up with these beautiful girls.
Yes, I laid in the sun (I never do)
Yes, I wore a sexy, slinky, backless, black dress...
Yes, I left a club with Maria and went to the wrong room....because we went up the elevator in the wrong hotel.......
Yes, we hijacked a party bus and finished the booze that was around because it was pouring rain, kind of like a hurricane coming in
Yes, we had a blast!
What? Don't all mothers join 20 somethings in South Beach for bachelorette parties? Well, Maria and I did and out lived the young ladies. This was possible, because we continued on to Marco Island for a relaxing time.
And in true fashion, a month without 40,000 things to do is nothing without 40 side trips.
LA, baby! To the set of Hot in Cleveland, a little dinner with Gordon at Firenze with chef hotty....Fabio. A little vino after Wendie's show in her dressing room...
To end the month with ANOTHER beautiful shower at Susanne's. Sarah and Susanne are award winning bridesmaids. Sarah for providing shower favours of lovely wine glasses and Susanne for redecorating her house just in time to entertain shower attendees. Of course, the grandmother of the century, contributed to the deliciousness of our luncheon. But what would a DuPont shower be without our flower girls serving cocktails. That's right!~
Yes, we also celebrated Stephanie's 27th birthday...
Yes, we also celebrated Stephanie's amazing promotion....
Yes, Maria and I kept up with these beautiful girls.
Yes, I laid in the sun (I never do)
Yes, I wore a sexy, slinky, backless, black dress...
Yes, I left a club with Maria and went to the wrong room....because we went up the elevator in the wrong hotel.......
Yes, we hijacked a party bus and finished the booze that was around because it was pouring rain, kind of like a hurricane coming in
Yes, we had a blast!
What? Don't all mothers join 20 somethings in South Beach for bachelorette parties? Well, Maria and I did and out lived the young ladies. This was possible, because we continued on to Marco Island for a relaxing time.
And in true fashion, a month without 40,000 things to do is nothing without 40 side trips.
LA, baby! To the set of Hot in Cleveland, a little dinner with Gordon at Firenze with chef hotty....Fabio. A little vino after Wendie's show in her dressing room...
To end the month with ANOTHER beautiful shower at Susanne's. Sarah and Susanne are award winning bridesmaids. Sarah for providing shower favours of lovely wine glasses and Susanne for redecorating her house just in time to entertain shower attendees. Of course, the grandmother of the century, contributed to the deliciousness of our luncheon. But what would a DuPont shower be without our flower girls serving cocktails. That's right!~
Monday, February 21, 2011
But I want a Valentine's Day Tooooooooo
Valentine’s Day was quiet; Garrett was in Laguna Niguel for a kind of long weekend. Stephanie and Mike, I’m sure had a lovely time in NYC. My dogs were such lover McLoversons. Mark, of course, gave me flowers. And for his birthday…..I gave him….. I forgot. Boooooooorrrrrrrrring
Friday, January 21, 2011
Happy 2011 EVERYBODY
Happy Happy Quiet New Year.
Both of my kids did something different: Garrett had Jen out to Dallas and they spent New Years partying downtown Dallas at a swanky club overlooking Victory Park, GhostBar and watched fireworks out the club window. How perfect for him while he is enjoying his new digs and built by hand furniture aka Ikea. It’s all great for him.
Stephanie went to the Berkshires for the New Year, at a house party……..a big big house with a big big party. I don’t think she new what a Berkshire was, but she is learning.
Mark and I were cozy at home because as the MOB, I have a busy time ahead. Everything to be done. EVERYTHING.....
But first.......let's have a lovely shower ala Veronicas. What.........a beautiful day, party, food.....The day was painted with colors that will never fade and we cherish the happiness we feel from the friendships of my Veronicas. Everyone contributed from the heart and we are grateful. Sentimental????? yes!
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