I know I’ve been really slow about posting your comments and “talking” to you recently, but I have the absolutely best reason: my daughter and her fiancé just had a destination wedding in Key Biscayne, Florida. (They both live in the D. C. area.) My husband, son, and I flew down to the Miami area a few days ago and we couldn’t be more elated.
We had a rather whirlwind list of events to accomplish before the newlyweds headed off to Italy for their honeymoon. The wedding was for immediate family only – so it wasn’t too hectic.
Not only are we delighted about our daughter’s husband, but we’re also very happy about his parents. His mom and dad live in the D. C. area – so they have become our daughter’s “close by” family. We’re sorry we live so far from the D.C. area – but we’re happy she now has family right there.
The weather cooperated. Even though it was about as hot as San Antonio, the low humidity level and the coastal breeze made the wedding on the beach perfect.
It’s good to be home – and back to our familiar routine but I will miss seeing our daughter. However, cell phones sure make the distance a lot more palatable. I remember when we had to pay by the minute to talk to loved ones with all sorts of restrictions: weekends, time zones, roaming areas, etc. It always seemed to me that as soon as my parents answered the phone, my father would start saying: “OK, we’ve talked long enough… this is costing by the minute.”
Anyway – we’re back in San Antonio so hopefully I’ll get back to your comments a little quicker… “hopefully”…
Zara Pradyer says
What fantastic news!
Well done all concerned and best wishes to the newlyweds – and to their relatives.
Look forward to your contributions when you have a minute.
In the meantime, thanks for leaving me with warm, soothing images – much needed from a grey, chilly UK.
Kindest.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Zara, it’s also a gray sort of day here in San Antonio. Thank you for your well-wishes.
Paula Catherine says
Congratulations to the happy couple and to the families.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Paula Catherine, thank you. I can tell from the picture updates our son-in-law has sent us that they are a very happy couple.
Cindy says
Congratulations to you and your daughter (of course your new son-in-law)!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Cindy, I just wrote “our son-in-law” for the first time, and even though I know he’s terrific, it’s still weird to use that term. Thank you!
Michael says
Congratulations on your daughters wedding! May her (and your) future be full of happiness and growth because of it. And thank you for sharing the story with us. We appreciate it! I hope your new in-laws become close family to you.
I once owned a house in San Antonio and several in Houston where I lived for 35 years, and as I am now in Michigan, I can tell you I miss that weather you are having. It was 9 degrees this morning.
Not to worry about your next blog. We, your friends, can wait patiently for it to arrive.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Michael, thank you. We have been very fortunate with our daughter’s new in-laws. We met them the last time we visited the D.C. area and then of course, in Florida. They are truly a very nice/kind couple. Our daughter is very lucky!
Cheryl Marriage says
Congrats to the happy couple & the happy parents!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Cheryl, you aren’t kidding about “the happy parents”! Our new son-in-law has visited us twice here in San Antonio and we have gotten together with him the last few years when we visit D.C area. I’m glad he has become a member of our family.
Tullita says
Congratulations! I wish them a lifetime of happiness.
Sounds like it was a beautiful wedding
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Tullita, it was absolutely perfect. The weather was terrific and the ocean in the background was beautiful. Thank you.
PamB says
Congratulations to your daughter and her husband! How nice for your mother’s heart knowing she has family near.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
PamB, we are so happy for our daughter. We wish she lived nearer to us, but knowing she has a new family out there in D.C. certainly is a relief for us.
Kimberley C says
Congratulations on your daughter’s marriage!
Welcome back.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Kimberley C, thank you. it’s good to be back, but at the same time, I didn’t like that the time ended.
Martha Gray says
Congratulations! I bet it was beautiful. ????
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Martha, thank you. (I love your emojis!)
thetarotman says
Danna, I AM so happy you and your family had a wonderful time attending your daughter’s wedding. It must have been nice to have that change of pace, regionally, too.
I have no doubt you shall be back to your blogging duties, as soon as you can, although frankly, I have not noticed any lapse of any kind.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Thetarotman, thank you. I’m not crazy about flying, but other than that, everything was a terrific change of pace. (I’m glad you haven’t noticed a lapse. I didn’t take my laptop with me on this trip since it was so short, but I felt a little guilty about that!)
thetarotman says
Danna, there are times when I take my laptop with me, and there are times when I do not plan on being away for more than two days, so please know that I shall not hold it against you.
May the Universe forever Bless your daughter’s Sacred Union. I AM happy you had a wonderful time at the wedding.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Thetarotman, thanks, again!
Carol Kuse says
Congratulations on the new son!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Carol, you’re so right! Our son-in-law is a perfect addition for our family.
Rita Ingersoll says
Congratulations on being a new mother in law. My son and daughters have “enlarged and brightened our family with new family members of the family tree. I hope she and he have a long, loving and beautiful marriage. Best wishes for all.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Rita, thank you for the best wishes. I feel really lucky to see my daughter so happy.
Annette says
Congratulations to your family. you have gained a son.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Annette, thank you very much! We definitely feel that way.
Ruth Anne Buterbaugh says
So glad to read your happy news! South Florida sounds pretty good to me–we are getting several inches of snow today here in the Washington, D.C. area. I’m sure your daughter is happy being in Italy instead of here right now!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Ruth, I certainly agree! Well, not that I can complain too much – Texas now is very comfortable as well. That said, she definitely seems to be enjoying her time in Italy from the pictures she has been sending.