A late start for us today being three hours off baja time. I love mornings. At home it's the time I spend with the dogs and falcons before hitting the computer to see what's going on in the outside world. My sister Lou arrived in town around noon so we swung by the NYLO to pick her up for lunch- at Legal Seafood. We finished off a plate of oysters, fried calamari (Rhode Island style with jalapenos and peppers), and cherrystone clams. Then we each had a lunch.. (We don't kid around when it comes to food). I love whole bellied fried clams and these did not disappoint. We hadn't eaten the night before while traveling, and it was well worth the wait. Back at the NYLO people were starting to arrive and gather on the outside deck. It's really nice when two great people marry- because the people who attend are just so diverse and nice.
(Brie and Dana on the NYLO deck)
(Nicole, Suzzane and Niki at the rehearsal dinner)
The Aldrich Mansion and wedding rehearsal were about a half hour's drive from the NYLO. The location certainly is spectacular. The only thing more beautiful than the Aldrich Mansion and chapel tomorrow will be the bride, Suzanne. I don't know how these two managed to wait so long to find each other- but it was surely meant to be. She is so sweet. Walking down the aisle for her rehearsal she spotted Alonzo and I in the pew and said hello to us by name- and we had never met. How could she even think of us while she was getting ready for her biggest day? But she did, many times. She wasn't even upset about the biological clock ticking thing I wrote in a previous post. I suppose it's because this is what these two have always wanted- a family. The priest who will conduct the mass is a long time friend and spiritual guide of Suzanne's family and is especially close to her father- so the ceremony will be a very emotional and special one.
The rehearsal dinner itself was very nice. I loved the meal but the food was a little rich and fussy for some. It's hard to please everyone- and although a grilled marinated flank steak is tasty, trendy and different- some people just prefer a simpler and more tender filet. I had the pleasure of sitting near two of Suzanne's bridesmaids Niki and Nicole(sorry if I misspelled)- who were just as sweet as Suzanne, her lifelong best friends- the real BFF). Suzanne and Daron chose the people who mean the most to them to attend their wedding- a great mix of people, seriously into baseball in general and the Yankees in specific- so it was a celebration. After dinner we all headed back to the NYLO and socialized until midnight. Except for Suzanne. She is sequestered and is staying at a different hotel and we (and Daron) won't see her again until she walks down the aisle. How's that for suspense and romance?
I got lost driving back to the NYLO, again- even with Lou and Fred in the back giving directions (sort of). I always get lost back east and hate driving around- but everyone knows that and still lets me drive. Tomorrow will be spent with the rest of my family that has arrived for the event- and then off to the evening ceremony and reception. It's so nice to see everyone, but hard because I want a whole day with each one- not just a few minutes here and there. My fault- I need to escape Mexico more often. I have a great family and they have great friends and children- which is what life is really all about. Not enough people are that lucky these days.
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