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THEY SHOWED UP LATE ON FRIDAY NIGHT. Michaela had to work that day so she and Josh, Michaela’s boyfriend, didn’t hit the road until dinner time.
Wainwright is a good 5-hour drive to Calgary. They were understandably tired when they finally got here.
THE BIG NEWS
They had big news for me. They were going to tell me together on this visit. But Michaela couldn’t keep it in that long. She called me a few days earlier to tell me.
Even when she was a little girl, Michaela could not wait to share things. If she bought a present or made a gift for me, she could not wait for Christmas, or Mother’s Day, or my birthday to give it to me. It drove her nuts and she would beg me to let her give it to me early.
Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, the big news…
THEY’RE GETTING MARRIED!!!
Yup, that’s right, my little girl is getting married. They’ve already picked a date; May 9th.
And while they were here they bought their shoes for the big day.
I’m not even kidding!
The colour scheme for the wedding is BLACK, RED and Silver.
And yes she will be wearing a traditional white dress.
And oh they WILL BE getting red laces for Josh’s shoes.
When I asked about Michaela’s white laces, she said it’s ok because she’s wearing a white dress and would I please wear a red dress…
No problem – heck, can I wear converse too? It’s actually a cute idea!
Here we were talking about their wedding and I was struck with the realization that my little girl wasn’t a little girl anymore.
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A TRIP TO SANDY BEACH
It was so hot in my little apartment and I suggested we drive to Sandy Beach, a spot Michaela and I used to visit when she was a little girl. I figured we could find a cool, shady spot to relax and talk or read.
So with blanket and books in hand we headed out.
Well the plan was a good one, but the weather wasn’t cooperating.
We were there for only 30 minutes when the winds picked up and the sky began to ever so lightly drizzle rain on us.
We packed up our gear and headed to My Favourite Ice Cream Shop.
As soon as we got our ice cream it began to rain hard – so much for sitting on the bench!
~ HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
Is it hard for you to wait for a specific day to share news or give a gift?
What do you think of wearing converse shoes with a wedding dress?
What’s your favourite ice cream flavor?
earthriderjudyberman said:
Wear whatever makes you comfortable, Diana. Unless it’s speedos and a thong. Then, I’d say ‘no.’ Congratulations to your daughter, Michaela, and her beau, Josh. Wishing them all the best.
Do I have trouble keeping a secret? It depends. If it’s personal and involves family and/or a friend, my lips are sealed. But exciting news, I’m just bursting to tell someone … anyone. 😉
My very favorite ice cream is a soft-serve raspberry ice cream dipped in chocolate. Oh my!
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dianasschwenk said:
haha I’m with you on the speedo and thong thing Judy!
Diana xo
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Minuscule Moments said:
So exciting Diana for you and your daughter. I say its her big day just go with the flow. I love the idea. Look forward to the photos.
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dianasschwenk said:
Go with flow is what I will do for sure!
Diana xo
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Jean said:
Happy day, Diana. Hope everything goes well for her and bf/hubby!
That would be neat, all of you in converse shoes….for the whole wedding day. 😀
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Jean! It would be neat. I photo of all the feet would be awesome, yes?
Diana xo
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Jean said:
That could be blog header one day….
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dianasschwenk said:
YES! Great idea. ❤
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Denise Hisey said:
Congrats on a growing family Diana! We love having ‘extras’!
Favorite ice cream -vanilla! So I can put any kind of topping!!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Denise! Vanilla is also up there in my top 3!
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
What wonderful news and how exciting to get everything organised . Love the shoes. 🙂 the time now to the wedding will be so exiting for you all!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Ute! So much to think about and plan!
Diana xo
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sedge808 said:
fab news.
the shoes are very cool.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Gavin! The shoes are cool, I agree. 😀
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
Congratulations!! What awesome news!!! Yes, I’ve shot a lot of weddings where the couple wore Converse. A lot of times with those the groom wears a superhero shirt under his tux, also. Very cute indeed! 🙂 I wish I lived closer to you so I could photograph it for you! Have they set a date? Oh, and my favorite is chocolate peanut butter! 😉
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dianasschwenk said:
Love that superhero shirt idea! Yes, you taking pictures would be wonderful!
May 9 is the big day and chocolate and peanut butter are a wicked combo Rachel!
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
Woo Hoo! That’s a good date they picked too…gives them plenty of time to get everything planned. 🙂 If you want to shoot me an email to the address in this link: http://rachelcarrera.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/calling-all-writers/ I’ll email you the wedding organizer we give our brides which may help in the planning process.
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dianasschwenk said:
That’s mighty generous of you Rachel! ❤
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
🙂
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When in New Places said:
Yay – awesome news, Diana! Congratulations!!
The converse shoes are a fantastic, and comfortable, idea!!
Lots to celebrate ~ love is in the air! 🙂
That little ice cream shop was also our favorite place to stop after a lazy day of floating down the river! I love cotton candy and Matt loves anything chocolate.
Again, congrats!!!
~ Andrea ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Andrea that ice cream place has been around forever!
And yes, I’m excited for my daughter and Josh!
Diana xo
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Mind Body Soul Stylist said:
I LOVE the idea of wearing converse to a wedding. But only after wearing a pair of fabulous heels — she can switch when her feet start killing her. Such exciting news…I can’t even imagine how that feels to have your little girl getting married. Congratulations!
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dianasschwenk said:
I think she plans to wear them from the beginning! Thank you so much for your good wishes. 😀
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Great news Diana. Congrats. Shoes sound perfect and no sore feet!
Karen
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dianasschwenk said:
You said it Karen – thanks! 🙂
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
Congrats, mother of the bride! How wonderful!
Love the shoes!
One of my DIL changed to those kind of sneakers after the ceremony so she could dance with abandon, and she did!
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dianasschwenk said:
That’s the way to go Lisa! 😀
Diana xo
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elizabeth2560 said:
Congratulations MIL to be!
You sound very excited.
I wish happiness to you all 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much Elizabeth! ❤
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
Congrats! Diana. ? I hope its a wonderful event.
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much Alan and welcome to my blog!
Diana xo
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Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
Glad to be aboard. Feel free to visit my personal blog at http://www.amlifcar41.wordpress.com and the blog at http://www.contagiousoptimism.net-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Alan!
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Louise Gallagher said:
Love the converse idea! So cool… and comfortable! and a statement of who they are together. Awesome!
1. If it’s your news you get to choose — and if waiting is not your style? why wait?
2. Absolutely do it your own way, wear what you want and be your unique self.
3. Lemon Gelatto or Grapefruit Gelatto — love citrus! 🙂
Congratulations Diana — wow! I can’t believe your daughter is getting married before either of mine. Like… harrumph! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
haha Louise when Michaela was 16, she told me that her plan was to marry at 21 and have children at 24.
So far, so good – she turns 21 in November!
I am somewhat overwhelmed with this news, in the sense that I can’t believe how time has just sped to this point!
Diana xo
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Eric Tonningsen said:
1) No.
2) Brilliant… and genuine.
3) Coffee and pistachio. Could never pick just one.
Congratulations, Diana. Nothing beats a good pair of Chuck Taylor’s. I’ve never stopped wearing them (when appropriate). You’ll make a radiant bride’s mother in yours! 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
With my red dress LOL! Thanks Eric 🙂
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
Congratulations Michaela, Josh, and, of course, proud mom Diana! I love the Converse sneaks and lace-color idea, too. Smart young folks you have there, my friend.
I have a hard time keeping my lips zipped with big and exciting news sometimes, I must admit, my friend, but sometimes I can keep it in. Like when Karen and I eloped, we told just one friend each, per agreement, and stuck to it!
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dianasschwenk said:
Wow Mark, something like that would be difficult to keep secret. I would have wanted to shout that from the mountain top!
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
We did, but we didn’t!
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dianasschwenk said:
Well that’s great discipline Mark and Karen!
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markbialczak said:
🙂
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Val Boyko said:
Congratulations to your daughter and chosen partner 🙂
1. Waiting? No problem. I come from a family of blurters … guess I learned the consequences 😉
2. Converse? Whatever brings a smile and feels good!
3. Ice cream? Dolce de leche and moose trails … not together! On the other hand why not give it a try?
Val xo
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dianasschwenk said:
Why not give it a try, indeed Val!
As I told Smitty, I’m a big fan of Pistachio. My daughter and others her age and younger seem to combine flavours these days.
Diana xo
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Wyrd Smythe said:
Congrats to your daughter! What lovely news!! XD
A1. Nope.
A2. People can wear whatever they like!
A3. Häagen-Dazs Coffee (nothing else comes close)
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dianasschwenk said:
🙂 ! I love Pistachio! Thanks for answering my questions Smitty…somehow I knew you’d be able to wait with news and gifts. 😀
Diana xo
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Jennifer's Journal said:
Lovely news, Diana. A nice son-in-law can be a wonderful thing. 😉
I also love the converses idea, and not spending gobs of money on a wedding. Please wish them my best. xo
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dianasschwenk said:
Jennifer thanks so much for your encouragement and feedback as someone who has been there! I’m sure Michaela will be checking back here to read the comments on this post!
Diana xo
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bulldog said:
Three questions I can’t answer today, but the news is great, I wish I still had one more daughter to give away, now we attend grand children’s weddings, i don’t find it quite the same as one of your immediate issue…
I love (reading the comments) that there is no intention to go into the wedded life with debit… our oldest Grandson made sure all ways paid before the day and has never looked back… I must admit it was a privilege to have been asked to make a speech at his wedding, something I brag I do well, having had lots of practice in my corporate days…
I hope their day is a great success and that you cry your eyes out in happiness … it is always a day to remember….
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks bulldog, you know…I can just picture your eyes all welled up at your daughters’ weddings… You’re a good dad!
Diana xo
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bulldog said:
With both of my daughters when I got to the alter I didn’t want to hand them over…. caused a bit of a laugh in church…
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dianasschwenk said:
haha that’s so awesome!
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billgncs said:
what fine news, and I’ve always been fond of those “Chuck Taylor” style sneakers. You’ll be styling!
Weddings are great, and meaningful, but it always makes me wonder when kids spend a huge amount of money on them – and then start out with debt. So it sounds like they are wise.
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dianasschwenk said:
They definitely don’t want to go into debt Bill!
Diana xo
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billgncs said:
I hope they don’t have any seafood on the menu…..
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dianasschwenk said:
I don’t think there’s a danger of that. In this particular case, the lobster doesn’t fall far from the coral. 🙂 !
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bodhisattvaintraining said:
Such lovely news Diana!! I think the shoes are cute too x
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dianasschwenk said:
thanks my dear!
Diana xo
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