Announcing Mr. And Mrs. Washkowitz . . . .

We departed San Franicsco at 10:30pm on the 18th of October. Thanks to Suzie we were at the airport punctual and ready. The five hour and forty five minute plane ride was great for Jared and Jude who was laying across my lap. As for myself I stayed awake the whole entire flight because I could not get comfortable, but atleast I got to see "The Devil Wears Prada" which was an amazing movie. Well, the story line has been done a hundred times. It was the FASHION that was to die for, which is for another blog.

Anyways, aka "grandpi" picked us up from the airport and I was very appreciative of the short waiting time. On the ride home I was exhausted and trying my best to stay awake because I had a 9:30am eyebrow wax that my sweet sister in law scheduled for me:( When we arrived we said our hellos, hung out for a bit, then went to my eyebrow wax. I could hardly see straight. I was over exhausted and have not slept for 24 hours. Little Zen was going insane and kicking like no tomorrow. Oh, did I mention we are having another boy. Yes, we are!!! In the old days I would be considered a very valuable woman, producing boys back to back. Bam! Bam! Bam! I am the reason behind the Washkowitz name surviving many generations.

Back to the story:

• Eyebrows done.
• Pick up tuxes.
• Nails done (next day pampering for all the girls)
• Pack again to go over to the hotel.

We arrive at the hotel. Very very nice... Very modern, clean lines, and chic. I could have stayed there forever. After we unpacked our bags we took a little snoozer then went downstairs for the rehearsal. We saw everyone. It was so nice to see everyone. Stacey looked amazing, oh so did Alex:) We rehearsed and rehearsed and rehearsed. OK, Mr. Wedding Coordinator I think we got it! Yes, I said Mr.. go figure.

Time for the rehearsal dinner! Amazing! Just Amazing! I thought it was another wedding. There were eighty people present. It was the biggest wedding rehearsal dinner I have ever seen. It was good times, everyone was so nice, happy, and loving. Did I mention Stacey has the best family I have ever met, except for my own ofcourse including my inalws:) Honey Ross (Stacey's grandmother) is a gem. She lights up a room with her positivity and hilarious jokes. She is the only woman I know who is as blunt as I am and says it with grace and diplomacy, which I don't. I am very happy our families blend so nicely. OK I am getting mooshy, moving on.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you the best part of the night. I went up the the room early with Jude, because we were exhausted. I left Jared downstairs so he can keep an eye on his bro.. Ha Ha Ha!! There is a reason for my laughter. In the middle of the night I heard some one fondling with the door. It was Jared trying to get in his room, but he was so plastered he could not figure it out. He stumbled in and fell flat on the bed. I was relieved. Oh, that was easy I thought to myself. Twenty minutes later Jared runs to the bathroom to vomit. That was good he got everything out. He will feel much better now. Fifteen minutes later after we turned out the lights and went to bed. I heard him gagging. Yes, folks gagging! Sorry babe, but I have to tell this story. It is history! I turned on the light and my husband is throwing up in his sleep all over the sheets. Gross you might say, yes, absolutely repulsive. I almost puked while cleaning his bed and taking him to the toilet. After I cleaned I left him in the bathroom and went to bed. I was not amused! I woke up two hours later and found my husband in the bathroom where I left him hugging the toilet bowl. I picked him up and put him in his CLEAN bed.

So, if any of you should ever wonder what a good woman is please refer back to this blog and you shall find out ..

( I am trying to post more pictures and this damn blog won't allow me to. This thing is not user friendly at all. It is a shame because I have such nice pics.)

The big day, October 21, 2006 at 6:30pm:

All the girls looked absolutely beautiful including myself ofcourse. My son looked so handsome and so did my gorgeous hubby. The mother in laws looked so regal in their long gowns. This was definitely a classy wedding. When Alex met Stacey Renee said to me, "You and Stacey remind me so much of each other. You both are so creative and have the same style." She was right.. Our taste is similar but I would not say the same. Stacey and Alex had quite a few little personal touches here and there. I can't name them off the top of my head, but they were special.

The wedding went well. Jude walked down the aisle all by himself. I was so proud of him. He was also jumping off of the stage covered by the hoopah. That was classic! My husband did the most amazing speech. Jon, you would have been proud. It was funny but also very heart felt and yes I got teary eyed, but it is only because I am pregnant. I was really proud of Jared. He really rocked that speech.

The night came to a close when I felt some one tugging on my dress. When I looked down it was Jude looking so tired and begging to go to bed. If Jude begs to go to beg then you know he is truly tired. We retired for the night and met up with every one the next morning to have our last breakfast and say our good byes...