Friday, July 4th, Tim, Brenda, and Brenda's mother Kathleen Stevenson flew into Denver.
On Saturday before the wedding Kathleen began the laborious task of making the wedding cakes, frosting and decorations. She is experienced in a "Wilton" sort of way at this, and seems to know lots of tricks to it. It was fascinating to watch.12 pounds of butter to be used in the wedding cake frosting
Emily loved to help Brenda's mom (Kathleen Stevenson) with the wedding cakes, especially tasting everything. : )
Then Monday morning, our oldest son Randy, wife Joy, and our grandson Quil came with Janet's parents Rev. Rex and Wanda Scoles from Joplin, MO. They drove the 750 miles all night. It was great to have them all here.On Tuesday, Brenda's dad (Phil Stevenson), her sisters Enid (17) and Audrey (almost 14), and their 95-year old Grandma Lois Stevenson flew from New Jersey into Denver, rented a Nissan Armada, and drove the 50 miles to our home for lunch. After lunch they all packed up to go to their 10-person cabin in Red Feather Lakes Village for the final countdown and many details before the wedding on Friday.
Wednesday Brenda's brothers, Seth and Eric, flew from Milwaukee and New Jersey, respectively. Rowen's sister, Becky Profitt, a teacher in Grand Cayman, flew from their summer abode in Cinncinati, OH. Matron of honor Kariann Orvis (who was married on June 6 in PA, Brenda's life-long friend and for whom Brenda was maid of honor) flew in from Pennsylvania, and others came from several states by Thursday. We are truly blessed with these marvelous guests.
Brenda has given Tim a few hair cuts, and had the priviledge of doing so for his wedding haircut, under the tutelage of her new mother-in-law Janet.
