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We go on
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Tara Consider this 98 pct. of the things we worry about never come to pass. At times like this I rely/LIVE on the SERENITY PRAYER. Bear in mind those things might happen but THEY ARE NOT HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
Back up plan. When the kids stop to pick up beer on the way to the reception have them pick up some boxes of TASTYKAKE. Scope out the neighborhood and see who has nice gardens in the the area and give the bridal party shears and gardening gloves. Hand out Poncho's as wedding favors. Claim laryngitis. Write Muffins speech for him See condition corrected
Tara Consider this 98 pct. of the things we worry about never come to pass. At times like this I rely/LIVE on the SERENITY PRAYER. Bear in mind those things might happen but THEY ARE NOT HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
Back up plan. When the kids stop to pick up beer on the way to the reception have them pick up some boxes of TASTYKAKE. Scope out the neighborhood and see who has nice gardens in the the area and give the bridal party shears and gardening gloves. Hand out Poncho's as wedding favors. Claim laryngitis. Write Muffins speech for him See condition corrected
Too funny Mike and so much common sense in this with the exception regarding the neighbors gardens and shears. Not to encourage Tara on this but make sure it's a full garden and perhaps, they won.t notice a few bloomers missing! It is your daughter's wedding, so they may understand before involving the authorities!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
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Tara!! Breathe!!!!!
If any of those things happen there will still be a wedding. Rain, no cupcakes, no people (well, as long as there's a bride, a groom and an officiant), it will still happen. You can choose to revel in the day, as it's your only daughter's wedding, or you can make yourself sick. I know what I think you should do! Give it all up and just enjoy!
Tara Consider this 98 pct. of the things we worry about never come to pass. At times like this I rely/LIVE on the SERENITY PRAYER. Bear in mind those things might happen but THEY ARE NOT HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
Back up plan. When the kids stop to pick up beer on the way to the reception have them pick up some boxes of TASTYKAKE. Scope out the neighborhood and see who has nice gardens in the the area and give the bridal party shears and gardening gloves. Hand out Poncho's as wedding favors. Claim laryngitis. Write Muffins speech for him See condition corrected
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Too funny Mike and so much common sense in this with the exception regarding the neighbors gardens and shears. Not to encourage Tara on this but make sure it's a full garden and perhaps, they won.t notice a few bloomers missing! It is your daughter's wedding, so they may understand before involving the authorities!
You two are something else!!. Thanks for making me I now have a plan B!
Tara!! Breathe!!!!!
If any of those things happen there will still be a wedding. Rain, no cupcakes, no people (well, as long as there's a bride, a groom and an officiant), it will still happen. You can choose to revel in the day, as it's your only daughter's wedding, or you can make yourself sick. I know what I think you should do! Give it all up and just enjoy!
Very wise words, Colleen!! I'm sure by Saturday they will sink in!!
The wedding will happen one way or the other whether you worry or not. But if you can keep from worrying, you'll feel so much better. By the way, Luke and I sang to each other at our wedding. During the rehearsal I kept messing up the words, but the day of the wedding, we both felt like we were the only ones in the room as we sang. Lots of and prayers for everything, including your song, to go exceptionally well.
Thanks, Cam!! Can you guys sing? I am not the best but it will certainly be heartfelt!!
Everything will turn out great! It has to, your daughter is married and that's what counts! I love that you're going to sing to your daughter. That's sooo sweet!
And that's all that counts - it's heartfelt. I'm so impressed with this idea. I'd be a blubbering mess.
Thanks, Colleen!! We shall see if that happens.
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Everything will turn out great! It has to, your daughter is married and that's what counts! I love that you're going to sing to your daughter. That's sooo sweet!
Thank you!!
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Yayyyy. Wedding Week! Just Breathe and remember that you will soon have a new son-in-law. lol.
Tara - everything you do (sing) will be perfect bc you are doing it for your daughter. The speech will work out. Muffin can & will handle it! As for the flowers & cupcakes - definitely confirm again and then let it go. As for the rain - it's just a form of God's Pixie dust...embrace it. They say it is good luck for the happy couple. Funny but things you didn't mention would be more my concern - my hair, dress, etc. Again - breathe. Katie's wedding will be AMAZING! And we know Logan will still the show in all his handsomely way in that suit. Cute covered to with Flynn. And if uou need a moment for you - take it and hold/cuddle one of them and it will refocus you on what is truly important! Pixies for a great day. Group hugs too.
Just try to enjoy every moment of these days leading up to such a magical occasion! I'm sure you'll be fine singing to your daughter too. Can't wait for the wedding day pictures.
Tara - everything you do (sing) will be perfect bc you are doing it for your daughter. The speech will work out. Muffin can & will handle it! As for the flowers & cupcakes - definitely confirm again and then let it go. As for the rain - it's just a form of God's Pixie dust...embrace it. They say it is good luck for the happy couple. Funny but things you didn't mention would be more my concern - my hair, dress, etc. Again - breathe. Katie's wedding will be AMAZING! And we know Logan will still the show in all his handsomely way in that suit. Cute covered to with Flynn. And if uou need a moment for you - take it and hold/cuddle one of them and it will refocus you on what is truly important! Pixies for a great day. Group hugs too.
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Just try to enjoy every moment of these days leading up to such a magical occasion! I'm sure you'll be fine singing to your daughter too. Can't wait for the wedding day pictures.
Thanks, you guys!! I know I always say this but you guys are the best support group EVER!!!!!
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Not to encourage Tara on this but make sure it's a full garden and perhaps, they won.t notice a few bloomers missing! 
It is your daughter's wedding, so they may understand before involving the authorities! 
I now have a plan B!
I'm sure by Saturday they will sink in!!
By the way, Luke and I sang to each other at our wedding. During the rehearsal I kept messing up the words, but the day of the wedding, we both felt like we were the only ones in the room as we sang. Lots of 
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