A field of beauties

Erin and her girls.......aren't they lovely!


Hint: back stroke 

A Classic Picture

This is such a beautiful classic picture of the Bride Erin, one final look before she gets married. Isn't she BEAUTIFUL!!

Hint: no more headaches 

Escorting Mom

Here is the Groom, my son Joey, escorting me to my seat before he gets married. Isn't he handsome!! In the background in the light tan suit is my other son Allen. I was sure a proud Mom that day!!


Hint : 1 month free 

Rain or Shine..

With the thread of possible rain on the wedding day, I bought these umbrella hats for the groomsmen "just in case". It didn't rain during the ceremony but I just had to get a picture with the guys and their "hats" . 

Rehersal Day

Friday July 21st was a day of friends, family, laughter, some crying too! Here is Erin with her 2 nephews (the 2 on her right), Jack (the little guy) and Colin.
Erin giving instructions to her Ring Bearers........her nephews, Colin and Jack.
Sharing a laugh and just enjoying the day!
The girls are ready and anxious to start the rehersal!

The Wedding party

Everyone was waiting around for the rehersal to begin. The chairs were set. Later on a tent would be added as a last minute measure, as showers were predicted "just in case". It was so hot and sunny anyway it was good that the tent was put up later, it shaded everyone. 

The outside at the Rockwood

The land and surrounding area were breathtaking and beautiful around the Rockwood Manor as you can see on Rehersal Day. 

Groomsmen have a laugh

While the guys were waiting for the ladies to come down the isle during the rehersal, they all shared in stories and a laugh or two. 

Practice, practice

After repeating their vows and Scott the preacher saying his words, they were about to walk down the isle... 

Bride to be and her Maid of Honor

Part of the rehersal of course were the ladies. Here Erin (the bride) holds her corsage of "flowers" and Lauren her Maid of Honor holding the umbrella for her. It was very hot and humid with a chance of showers everyday. 

Rehersal Day before the Wedding

On rehersal day (Friday) the weather was warm and humid. Here is a picture of one of the Wedding Coordinators giving directions to the Groomsmen.

Hint: 2 day 20 

Biking

Yes even me, the "non exercise" girl still gets out and goes biking once in a while. This was taken up in Quabbin.

My Nanny and me

Here I am with my Nanny on her 97th Birthday! I also brought her lunch of some of her favorites, shrimp, honey and BBQ chicken, salads (potato and tortellini) and of course the Carvel Birthday cake. 

The Birthday Girl at 97!

Here she is Lea Galligan with all her birthday goodies, flowers, ballons, her new little monkey, a box of candy and birthday cards were all given to her on her big day. 

The cake

Here I am giving my Nanny her 97th Birthday cake. 

Nanny at 97!

Went to Rhode Island this weekend to celebrate my grandmother's (Nanny) 97th Birthday! Here is the birthday girl with her cake, her new little buddy -the monkey on her shoulder whom she has named "Sammy". Isn't she cute! 

Family Pictures

Here is the Bride-Erin with her 2 sisters and brother.
Here is the happy Bride and Groom with her parents, Rick and Carol Collins.


Hint - the number 200

All Smiles

Another day and another Blog...........see told ya I was going to try and get better at blogging on a regular basis.
Here is Erin and Joey pre-marriage, as we were all getting into the festivities and getting ready for the BIG DAY. This is Friday, the day before the wedding. The cute hats were given to Joey and Erin by Erin's Mom Carol, you probably can't see it unless you click on the picture to make it bigger, but Erin's cap has rhinestones on it that says BRIDE and Joey's cap says GROOM. Cute huh? Erin's Mom and Dad are the greatest! and we all had a great time. I will post in the future a picture of the Bride's family.............more to come!!


Hint#4. It comes in many colors

Tuna Casserole

Of all the things in this world to eat, my son wanted for his Wedding Dinner Mom's Homemade Tuna Noodle Casserole. When he first told me back in January I thought he was kidding, but he wasn't. So here I am serving it to him on a silver platter on his wedding.
His beautiful bride by his side (I'll get more face shots later) a kiss from his Mom and Mom's Homemade Tuna Noodle Casserole. AHHHH.........what else could a man want?? :) He didn't think I was going to make it, as I kept telling him there was so much going on that day, I didn't have time, etc., etc. But I surprised him and he was happy!!

Hint #3. It runs by a meter. :)

Rockwood Manor, Dublin, Virginia

Here is the Rockwood Manor where my son Joey and his lovely bride Erin were married. We had the place for the whole weekend of fun!!

Hint #2. The Christmas Surprise is for my sons Joey and Allen. Some of my coworkers and friends knows what it is..............so please don't post on here. I want only them to guess and be surprised!!