The family is a haven in a heartless world
We attended a wedding this weekend at Oxbow Country Estate . It was Davids step cousin. The venue was pretty but the service did leave a lot to be desired!
The view from our room.
But, thanks to Davids mom, we got to sleep over which is always fun 
The room was very nice – it had the most enormous bed – really I think it was a super king size bed. We could barely see each other :-p See how totally huge it was.
The actual ceremony was boring long and in Afrikaans – so we both missed any message there may have been but the reception afterwards was lovely and relaxed. It was just family – there is lots of step/half siblings and parents – so once everyone was invited it made for a rather large get together
It did make me rather sad at one point – when she danced with her dad. My dad wouldnt do that with me. He doesnt dance and honestly wouldnt see the point. And then her mom was dancing which again, my mother wouldnt do.
It makes me sad that while, I suppose, my family is close – we are not close physically. There is almost no physical displays of affection and even less verbal affirmations of it.
I only realise it when I am around a family like this one, that is so close despite the chaos and dysfunction.
Anyway it was a lovely evening – lots of laughs and happy memories. And I was most proper and bonded with Davids mom.
I dont have a proper picture of what I looked like. I ended up going with the dress I wore to my brothers wedding (and will say I did feel alot over dressed actually). But here is me and my most awesome boyfriend.
Thank you Sally for taking the kids to Natashas party – your help is much appreciated!
It was a good weekend that ended with a sunday afternoon nap at home Which in itself is a treat.
What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life – to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories. ~George Eliot
December 7th, 2009 at 9:04 am
awww…look at you two all cute and gorgeous and everything. so happy for all your awesomeness.
davids are just the best, no?
December 7th, 2009 at 10:15 am
You look very happy Laura…
December 7th, 2009 at 10:36 am
I’m so glad you had a great time. You both look so happy together.
December 7th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh that is lovely.
December 7th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Lovely that you had a good time and were child free.
December 7th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Hey
Glad you had a good time, despite the boring and sad moments.
December 7th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Great pics – love the happy couple!!!!!!!
December 7th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Love the photo
you looked lovely! Glad you had a good time, and lol at not getting the message in the sermon (I think the language is irrelevant, if it’s too long I switch off)
December 8th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Great picture of the two of you and the place looks beautiful! I love weddings. But I hate long ceremonies!
December 8th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Glad you had a good time, remember to bring some of those presents over for me to wrap
December 9th, 2009 at 8:25 am
Aw. You two are totally adorable. I don’t think I’ve seen a picture of the man friend yet. Very nice!
December 10th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
OK WOW. You guys look awesome in this picture! So glad to see things work out.