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The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.

Psalm 121:8 (New Living Translation)

Rob & Jess’ Wedding

Family & Early Guests

Saturday, September 5

 Jess with the sun as a backdrop.

With her parents ~ Anne and Clair

 Being manhandled by her brothers ~ Kevin and Neil

Watching her three children being photographed

 Catching a last-minute snack

 Rob with his parents ~ Dolly and Jeff

 Rob’s brother-in-law, Joshua, with his sleeping son

 Rob’s only sibling ~ Samara and her husband Joshua

 Wedding guests arriving

Jolie and Galen

i-was-there-and-back-again ~ this one is for you!

 Granddaughters escorting their Grandma Bomberger (Anne’s mother) to her seat ~ followed by my stepmother

 Local people will recognize Andrea and Henry Bomberger (right) of Bomberger’s Store.  He is a brother to Anne.  To their left is Anne & Henry’s sister Lynne.

I do not know Rob’s family, so cannot correctly identify his aunts, uncles, or cousins.  I took 1,172 pictures, so I’m sure I have photos of them for Rob & Jess’ memory DVD.

 The table is prepared for the ceremony:  Ketubah, wine, napkin-wrapped glass, and metal hearts

 Diane is prepared to play the processional music.

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Tomorrow Night ~ The Ceremony

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I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 

Psalm 119:11 (New Living Translation)

 The catering staff were busy setting up for the reception.

The wedding arch, stone, and table are ready.  The groom is Jewish, so this stone will have a special purpose at the end of the ceremony. 

Chairs await guests who will soon arrive.

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More photos tomorrow night

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Be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.

Ephesians 4:32 (Contemporary English Version)

Beautiful flowers by our sister-in-law Dot.  All flowers were from their flowerbeds.

Our pavilion never looked so elegant.

Anne (mother of the bride) and her sister Elaine.

 Our sister-in-law Brenda was in charge of catering the dinner.

 Her daughter Laura putting corn in the boiling water – “assisted” by her son, Caleb.

Brenda’s daughter Andi filling a water pitcher. 

 Time to eat

 Dinner rolls

 Grilled chicken

 Gourmet potatoes

 Fresh fruit salad

 Red raspberry cheese cake

 Chocolate peanut butter cake

Jeff (grooms father) opened bottles for those who wished to have wine.

It was a delicious meal and a delightful evening.

 Enjoying corn

 Rob and Jess presented a gift to her parents.  I understand his parents received a similar gift.

 A family tree

 The pavilion after dark

 She sacrificed this marshmallow for the sake of a photo.

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Tomorrow:  The Wedding Day

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You are my God. Show me what you want me to do, and let your gentle Spirit lead me in the right path.

Psalm 143:10 (Contemporary English Version)

Rob & Jess’ Wedding

Rehearsal Highlights

Friday, September 4

Each person who arrived at the home of the groom soon realized that the owners are horse lovers.

 I expect this was designed by Jeff – Rob’s dad – as he is skilled in steel sculpture.

An article from the Internet: 

Shortly after we arrived, this horse was walked to its corral.

This got the attention of horses in neighboring corrals.

The groom’s dad hanging a light for the harpist.

Cases of rented china and crystal wait to be unpacked.

My brother Clair – father of the bride – and Jess

Irene, the officiant for the wedding, discussing details with Rob and Jess.

The wedding party receiving instructions

Cooper (Rob & Jess’ dog) led them back the aisle.

The patio was covered with a large tent.

Hydrangeas

Waiting their turn to leave the house on the final practice.

These hearts, designed by Rob and Jess, will be intertwined at the wedding – then permanently secured and placed in their home.

 The parents after the final practice

I love how the sun caught Diane’s (the harpist) hair as she talked to our sister-in-law Anne (mother of the bride).

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Tomorrow night – The Wedding Rehearsal Dinner.

You should praise the LORD for his love and for the wonderful things he does for all of us.

Psalm 107:8 (Contemporary English Version)

Our Daughter Diane is Here From Maine

As well as Elizabeth, Hezekiah, and Abigail

Friday, September 4

 Diane, Elizabeth, Abigail, and Hezekiah arrived about 4 o’clock Friday morning.  They took turns driving and sleeping, so most of them were awake by 7 o’clock.

Our son-in-law Mark drives motorcoach, and is on a trip to New Jersey, so was unable to come here for the weekend.  Hannah also stayed home to work.

Hezekiah was anxious to show me the lobster he caught on Tuesday.  He was lobstering with a friend.

Fresh Maine lobster!  He knows the way to his grandma’s heart.

We decided to pamper ourselves on Friday.  After a half hour at Curves, we had manicures and pedicures.

I love having someone work on my feet.

Elizabeth and Lydia enjoyed the massaging chairs.

Diane did too, but has sensitive feet…

…and reacted with giggles when it tickled.

Abigail drying her nails.

Abigail, Lydia, Elizabeth, and Diane.

By this time we were hungry, and stopped at Rita’s for gelatis and a blendini.

 Taste testing each others.

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What a fun, relaxing day!

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