Here's the link to the wedding pics - so people, stop asking!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teffyj/
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Running & Wedding - What a Weekend!
Wow! What a weekend. I had a twelve mile run scheduled for Friday, instead of my usual Saturday, because I was standing up to Jackie’s wedding on Saturday.
I managed 6 miles. I got a phone call in the in middle of my run that pulled me away. I did however, find that the brace I bought works well, so I am confident that my 11 mile run this Saturday will be successful.
I stayed downtown this weekend, which was nice. I was right on Wacker and Michigan –the Trump tower was right in front of me. I took advantage of the lakefront on Saturday before the wedding – I walked the Mag Mile & the lakefront. It was good to be by myself before the chaos of wedding planning.
Carly, who’s known Jackie 10 years longer than I have, and I were both having a hard time sleeping Thursday and Friday as we anticipated the big event. The two of us knew – we were going to be weepy. It happens. Jackie is one of my closest friends and though most bridesmaids complain about having to wear a certain dress or do whatever, I was more than honored. Mike is truly a fantastic guy, and they are great together.
Walking down the aisle was weird, here I am all spiffy waiting of my best friend to take a vow that will change her life forever. Watching that was incredible. Jackie looking stunning – I decided to watch Mike’s face as she made her way down the aisle. You just saw his eyes light up. He was so adorable. During the morning, I was running between his room and hers to take stuff back and forth. His first question to me – “Did you see her yet? How is she? Tell her I love her & can’t wait!” To be trusted with these messages made me realize just how much they both trust me and have included me in their life – even if they live in California. Carly and I held it together. There were moments where we welled up, but we were able to control it. Seeing Jackie well up, that made it a little more difficult to hold it together, but we managed. I just kept remembering the very first time I met Jackie and then when she told me about Mike & then when he proposed. It’s so weird to be at the point in my life when I can recognize these moments, step back and really see how everyone’s life is changing.
The reception was a blast. I danced WAY too much. Mr. Banks, Rafe, Ryan (Meg’s overly energetic husband), Mike and the rest of the wedding party kept that dance floor packed. I was passed around so many times I was actually danced out of my shoe!
I was also impressed with the wedding party – I didn’t know most of the guys or their wives/girlfriends, but they were really just really friendly and a huge help when it came to getting ready. Don’t even ask me how many trips they made to the 26th floor to deliver, dresses, makeup, shoes, etc. Awesome guys.
It’s also a small world. Through talking, we realized that I was at the same New Year’s Eve Party that Meg and Ryan were at – the one where they met. AWE! They also already knew about my training (Jackie’s been talking) and they were very encouraging and supportive. Ryan did the Chicago Marathon so he was full of tips. He assures me, if I can run 6 – I can run 13. We shall see.
I’ve got 4 to run today. Thanks to all the dancing on Saturday I am sore so this should be an interesting run.
Me & the Beautiful Bride
Ryan & I - master chair Dancers
Mr. Banks and I cut a rug!
I managed 6 miles. I got a phone call in the in middle of my run that pulled me away. I did however, find that the brace I bought works well, so I am confident that my 11 mile run this Saturday will be successful.
I stayed downtown this weekend, which was nice. I was right on Wacker and Michigan –the Trump tower was right in front of me. I took advantage of the lakefront on Saturday before the wedding – I walked the Mag Mile & the lakefront. It was good to be by myself before the chaos of wedding planning.
Carly, who’s known Jackie 10 years longer than I have, and I were both having a hard time sleeping Thursday and Friday as we anticipated the big event. The two of us knew – we were going to be weepy. It happens. Jackie is one of my closest friends and though most bridesmaids complain about having to wear a certain dress or do whatever, I was more than honored. Mike is truly a fantastic guy, and they are great together.
Walking down the aisle was weird, here I am all spiffy waiting of my best friend to take a vow that will change her life forever. Watching that was incredible. Jackie looking stunning – I decided to watch Mike’s face as she made her way down the aisle. You just saw his eyes light up. He was so adorable. During the morning, I was running between his room and hers to take stuff back and forth. His first question to me – “Did you see her yet? How is she? Tell her I love her & can’t wait!” To be trusted with these messages made me realize just how much they both trust me and have included me in their life – even if they live in California. Carly and I held it together. There were moments where we welled up, but we were able to control it. Seeing Jackie well up, that made it a little more difficult to hold it together, but we managed. I just kept remembering the very first time I met Jackie and then when she told me about Mike & then when he proposed. It’s so weird to be at the point in my life when I can recognize these moments, step back and really see how everyone’s life is changing.
The reception was a blast. I danced WAY too much. Mr. Banks, Rafe, Ryan (Meg’s overly energetic husband), Mike and the rest of the wedding party kept that dance floor packed. I was passed around so many times I was actually danced out of my shoe!
I was also impressed with the wedding party – I didn’t know most of the guys or their wives/girlfriends, but they were really just really friendly and a huge help when it came to getting ready. Don’t even ask me how many trips they made to the 26th floor to deliver, dresses, makeup, shoes, etc. Awesome guys.
It’s also a small world. Through talking, we realized that I was at the same New Year’s Eve Party that Meg and Ryan were at – the one where they met. AWE! They also already knew about my training (Jackie’s been talking) and they were very encouraging and supportive. Ryan did the Chicago Marathon so he was full of tips. He assures me, if I can run 6 – I can run 13. We shall see.
I’ve got 4 to run today. Thanks to all the dancing on Saturday I am sore so this should be an interesting run.
Me & the Beautiful Bride
Ryan & I - master chair Dancers
Mr. Banks and I cut a rug!
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