Yes to the Dress!

 

Katie and Susan invited me to accompany them to the final decision and fitting of Katie’s wedding dress.  We drove through the New Jersey countryside to Robbinsville to a Bridal Boutique where there were two dresses that Katie had decided earlier in the week were her favorites.  I told myself to keep my opinion to myself but was glad that Katie’s choice would have been my choice too! 

Katie looked beautiful in the elegant white dress.  I didn’t take photos because it needs to be a surprise for everyone else.  I was sad to see that President Trump’s tariffs were an additional charge for the dress because it is imported from Australia.  It will take several months for it to be made at exactly the right size for Katie.  But the wedding is not until a year from now. 

While we were gone, Jim and Eli played a round of golf.  We joined Jeff for a cookout.  There was some rain and even lightning but the fellows got off the course in time and Jeff managed to cook the chicken in spite of the storm.  It was a good-bye cookout for Katie and Eli who are leaving for North Carolina tomorrow.  

Again, how lovely to be included in these family events and to live just ten minutes away.  I felt honored to be a part of the dress decision.