Beginnings

Correction first. John tells me that it was Kate who had the idea about the rock/paper/scissors elimination. I like to give credit where it's due.

We didn't see Andy this morning after all. Project Graduation was over at 5 a.m., but he had completely crashed by the time we got there. Not a huge surprise. Kate fixed us a great breakfast, bacon and eggs and cholesterol. We stopped for gas at the Flying J on the way home. Yesterday, gas was $2.98/gal; this morning it was $3.09/gal. Don't you hate being manipulated?!?!?! We're coming up on a holiday weekend - let's soak the travelers.

When we were coming into Chattanooga about 1 p.m., cars were backed up onto US 27 trying to get into the downtown area. It took a minute to figure out, but then we remembered. In its infinite wisdom, the Hamilton County School Board decided to hold all but two of the high school graduations on the same day (today). The ceremonies were held at 3-hour intervals at three downtown locations. It doesn't take a degree in traffic management to see that this makes for a totally impossible parking situation. I surely was glad that we didn't have someone graduating today. What a mess!

Today was a lovely day, cool with low humidity and a slight breeze - a perfect day for an outdoor wedding and reception. And it was just that for Vicki and Roger. And two happier people I don't think I've ever seen. How wonderful that they found each other and realized how totally they completed each other's life. Congratulations and dearest wishes for a long, happy life together.

Today's pictures are of Andy and his proud parents, Kate and Wayne; and the newlyweds, Roger and Vicki.