Last wedding of the year! (week 38)

No more weddings for us this year!! We are very bummed to miss Stacy and Andrew's wedding next weekend, as well as cousin Julia's wedding at the end of October. But, we know the decisions not to attend these events were the right ones.

Cousin Laura got married in Chatham on Friday night. It was a long day as Dan and I both worked a half day on Friday, drove to the Cape for the early evening event, and returned home late Friday night. I'm glad we were able to be there though. Chatham is a special place for our family, and Laura's in particular, so it meant a lot to them to have the wedding at Chatham Bars Inn. Our Grandparents started going to Chatham in the 1950s. Dad and Uncle Bob spent their summers on Cockle Cove Beach. Uncle Bob and Aunt Joan (Laura's parents) met as 8 year olds in Chatham. Our Grandmother lived there, in a house our grandfather built, for several years. My family used to spend a week or two every summer there. Uncle Bob eventually bought a house of his own in North Chatham, and even though he passed away 5 years ago the rest of their family still spends time there. Uncle Bob's funeral was held in Chatham and his ashes are scattered on Cockle Cove Beach. Lots of significance in that town.

Cousin Rob walking Laura down the aisle:

Dad contributes to the ceremony

The happy couple!

Unfortunately, the weather wasn't too great. The outdoor ceremony on the lawn was feet from the ocean, but it was so foggy, misty, and windy that you could barely see the water. It was a gorgeous ceremony but we were all glad to get inside afterward. It was pretty funny that all the women started the day with nicely done hair, but ended with frizzy messes. That's the cape for you though!

The cocktail hour and reception were beautiful. The toasts given by everyone were touching. It was great to see the family, although it was all very brief. We left after dessert was served... and got home around 11. I was so glad to be home in our comfy bed!!

Even though we're getting closer and closer to the due date, I kind of feel like it's actually getting further away. Almost like each day is longer than the last. I am feeling very bored and restless, but have very little energy or physical ability to do much. Even a fun afternoon trip to the MFA with Jen on Saturday wiped me out! Work is getting tough too, it's uncomfortable sitting for so long. It doesn't help that so few of my maternity clothes fit anymore. Although I'm working right up until I go into labor (or get induced), I'll start working from home once the due date passes. Just two weeks left in the office...