tradition

                                                                   Looking at this picture should make me want to lose 50 pounds but what I see when I ponder this is how fortunate I have been in this life .As I prepare a meal for my new in laws and bride and groom I am filled with so much nostalgia . This is the kitchen that I grew up in , where I lost my sweet mother and brother soon after . This is where I let Lulu and my husband make the biggest mess ever baking Christmas cookies and they were so funny and happy . This is where I have had graduation parties , for me and later my Lulu , this is home . It is more than a place to lay my head , it is my nest . I hope as my chick leaves the nest she will have learned to love home and more importantly , the people who abide in it . God has been gracious and loving to me and mine , I praise his holy name . xxoo Suz

bliss

                                                                                Another pic of Lu and Nathan and flower baby , Piper . It was a very simple affair with a pumpkin cheesecake for the wedding cake and pulled pork requested by the bride . Sorry we didn't have time to invite anyone , I was lucky to be there ! Until next time xxoo

something is afoot

                                     
                                                    This past Sunday , my beautiful daughter Lulu got married to the man of her dreams , Nathan Ortolono . The bride and groom were radiant and so happy and we had a sweet day with friends and family . I can't believe that my little girl is now a grown woman with many exciting plans for she and Nathan . I know God will richly bless them and they will be happy . Champagne anyone !!!