Last night was the last big landmark before Adam and my wedding November 28… Adam’s sister got married! It was a beautiful outdoor ceremony in a gorgeous gazebo. The weather was iffy most of the day, and just before 5 p.m. when the ceremony was to start, the clouds cleared, and we were met with a beautiful fall afternoon!
After a short and sweet ceremony, they were pronounced husband and wife! I teared up at that point out of happiness, as well as the realization that, finally, Adam and I are next!
There was much photo-taking after the ceremony, and I was truly touched that Riv asked me to be in a family photo with her and Adam… it was another reality check that we really are going to be one big family.
During the cocktail hour, Adam and I got OUR picture taken…
And then Riv and Alex made their entrance as Mr. & Mrs.!
And then…we ate!!! I was ravenous by the time the food got there since liquor tends to make me hungry (oh yeah, I had a couple!) and I was thrilled with this egg-lemon-rice soup and family style dinner. I made sure to sample everything! The roast beef definitely calmed a craving I’d been having for a while!
There was, of course, cake as well… which I didn’t take a picture of whole! BAD FOOD BLOGGER!! Oh well, the slice was a plate of sugar that helped get me going for the dancing that occurred soon after:
We headed home fairly late (for us) at about 11:15, and somehow got stuck in a super huge traffic jam on the interstate! By the time we got home, I was just about spent… I didn’t sleep in as late as I wanted to, but took advantage of the morning. I threw dinner in the crock pot (more on that in a minute), made baked french toast for breakfast, napped a bit, watched movies, and got a sandwich for lunch. LOVE Jimmy Johns after a night out!
Now, onto dinner…
Thursday evening, I threw together a double batch of Thai Pork Stew for my staff potluck, and made a point to take a small amount in advance for lunch. Good thing I did, because by the time I actually got TO the potluck for my lunch, the crockpot had been scraped clean! I’m so glad my coworkers loved my recipe (Hi RBMS people, if you’re reading!) but it left me wanting more.
So this afternoon, I made another batch just for Adam and I…and man was it good. The picture isn’t the best, but as you can see, this features brown rice, shredded pork, red peppers, and a spicy peanut sauce… ok, you might not be able to see that, but pretend you can, ok?!
I’m off of work tomorrow in honor of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of Atonement. Traditionally, we fast from sundown tonight until sundown tomorrow, and spend the day atoning for the years’ sins. To all my Jewish friends, may you have an easy fast, and I’ll see you tomorrow for our “Break The Fast” meal.
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What a BEAUTIFUL wedding and bride & groom! Congrats to your soon-to-be in-laws! (That was a lot of dashes).
I apologize that this may not be PC, but is it appropriate to wish you a happy Yom Kippur tomorrow? (At the very least, enjoy your day off.
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Looks like a beautiful evening, Mara!
Hope you have a nice day tomorrow =)
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LOVELY ceremony!! And don’t worry, I’ll forgive you for not snapping a “full cake” photo
Happy Yom Kippur!!
love the pic of you and Adam! (btw, tell him I said HELLO!)
You look gorgeous Mara! And congrats to the lovely couple!!!
have a wonderful holiday!
Such cute pics! Looks like a great wedding with fab food!
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OMG OMG OMG – I think she has my dress!! Ahhhhhh she looks lovely
Was hers in white or ivory? BIG congrats!
So awesome that you were included in the family photo. The photo of you and Adam looks great, too!
Enjoy Yom Kippur!
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How exciting! It’s so fun when you’re the next one in the family to get married!
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oooo that slow cooker pork recipe looks BOMB!!! I’m always on the lookout for easy ones with few ingredients – this is a keeper!
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Aww what a pretty wedding!! Sounds like it was a fun time (drinking and dancing? Can’t beat that)!
How exciting that you guys are next! Hope you have a lovely holiday
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looks like a lot of fun. Getting married is so much fun and its always fun to be the next one in line! Good luck! loving your blog!
Aw, you and Adam are so cute
Looks like a beautiful wedding! After my 5k race a week and a half ago I realized that was the LAST big thing before mine and it definitely makes you think (and get excited/nervous/etc). That Thai stew looks AMAZING and I’ll have you know your post on Friday drove me to try a new pizza place across the street from our house that I now love – so thank you!
Have a great day today.
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congrats!!!!
soon it will be YOU!!!
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