We're getting very close. The happy couple arrived yesterday so the wedding week has officially commenced! Despite months and months of planning, I am still running around with lists, facing the fact that I may be the world's most challenged person when it comes to time management. Truly. However, I am getting better at letting some things go so I decided to pop in, just briefly, to thank you all for your nice emails and comments the last few weeks, which regretfully have often have gone unanswered.
Today is dedicated to some baking, finishing up placecards, menu planning for the rest of the week, schedule review and a few quick errands. Our houseguests start arriving soon...friends from Australia on Monday, K&H from China on Tuesday, the groom's family from Sydney early Wednesday, all looking forward to some good old 4th of July celebrating! Then on to the wedding weekend...all the important things are in place for that. I've finally lost those 10 lbs so we may proceed! *grin*
The wedding quilt (top) has been gifted and excitedly received. Here's a little peek to keep my poor blog from withering up and blowing away! I'll have lots more to share when I return in another 10 days or so.
Thanks again for all of your kind thoughts and good wishes! We are counting on Molly's long reputation for being a hare onna, the Japanese term for a girl whose presence always seems to be accompanied by good weather. But rain or shine, we are being blessed by friends and family traveling from far and wide, across the country and around the world, to celebrate our wonderful couple, Molly and Chito.
What an exciting week you have ahead of you. I hope you can slow down and relax and enjoy every moment of it. Best wishes to Molly and congratulations to Chito!
Posted by: Carole | July 01, 2012 at 11:04 AM
How exciting and wonderful. The quilt is lovely, can't wait to see the wedding pictures, I hope you will share some of them. Take care, you will need a vacation when this is all over!
Posted by: Pam Cope | July 01, 2012 at 11:14 AM
What a beautiful quilt! Yes, relax, slow down and enjoy yourself, too. It is over way to quick and you want to savor every moment.
Posted by: faye | July 01, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Beautiful quilt! What a lucky couple to be receiving such a gift! Enjoy the celebrations!
Posted by: Julie | July 01, 2012 at 11:53 AM
I was just thinking about you and wondering hiw everything was and the you are! Wishing you all a very happy wedding week with all best wishes to the bride and groom. Love the quilt!
Posted by: Barb Robson | July 01, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Wishing you all a fantastic time!
Posted by: Monica | July 01, 2012 at 12:21 PM
So so pretty! I love the red that runs through it. Happy Wedding!!
Posted by: kelly | July 01, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Your wedding quilt is gorgeous!!! Happy wedding week, I'm sure everything will run smoothly and the big day will be perfect!
Posted by: Rachaeldaisy | July 01, 2012 at 04:48 PM
Have fun! Enjoy every moment.. The quilt is so beautiful!
Posted by: Sujata Shah | July 01, 2012 at 05:16 PM
Congratulations! Enjoy! The quilt is lovely. All best!
Posted by: Sally | July 01, 2012 at 06:28 PM
Sending the best of wishes for a wonderful wedding week!I'm sure it is all going to run smoothly,be beautiful,fun filled week! The quilt is gorgeous, can't wait to see the whole thing! Happy wedding to all!Please send my congratulations to Molly and Chito!
Posted by: Redsoxgal | July 01, 2012 at 07:18 PM
The quilt is wonderful - I'm sure the wedding will turn out marvelously, and you will all have many happy memories! Looking forward to seeing any photos you have to share!
Posted by: Dixie | July 01, 2012 at 07:54 PM
You'd better post photos!
Warmest congratulations....while WE send Youngest to Tokyo!
xo
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Posted by: blackbird | July 01, 2012 at 09:26 PM
Hope all goes well Jan, Happy Wedding to Molly & Chito! Love the colors in the Wedding Quilt!
xxoo Aleta
Posted by: Aleta Devaney | July 01, 2012 at 09:35 PM
Sending best wishes to your couple - such an exciting time! Will look forward to hearing more and any future tips you can offer...our families are heading down that same path in June of 2013...
Posted by: Pat T. | July 01, 2012 at 11:47 PM
I knew the big day was coming soon, glad you took a few minutes to show off the wedding quilt. Sending best wishes to the happy couple, family weddings are such an exciting time. Enjoy your company.
Posted by: Sharon | July 02, 2012 at 12:29 AM
Enjoy every moment!
Posted by: Meredith | July 02, 2012 at 03:32 AM
What a special time for your family. Best wishes to the soon to be married couple.
Posted by: Jenny M | July 02, 2012 at 05:53 AM
Enjoy all the celebrations!!
Posted by: barb | July 02, 2012 at 09:28 AM
Oh Jan! It looks just as gorgeous as you envisioned it -- I can't wait to see the whole quilt! Have a fabulous week -- Congratulations to all of you!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | July 02, 2012 at 09:34 AM
If your beautiful quilt is any indication, this marriage will be filled with joy! Best wishes to all.
Posted by: Ann L | July 02, 2012 at 03:23 PM
You must be so busy!! I hope all goes well. The quilt is absolutely wonderful - such a beautiful gift!
Posted by: janet | July 02, 2012 at 05:01 PM
Congratulations all round! Have a wonderful week...
Posted by: Susannah | July 02, 2012 at 05:03 PM
Congratulations to the happy couple! Enjoy your wonderful week!
Posted by: Kristin | July 02, 2012 at 11:59 PM
Best wishes for the wedding!
Beautiful quilt! Love the red and white spot.
Posted by: Miriam | July 03, 2012 at 04:29 AM
What a beautiful quilt!!! Enjoy the wedding festivities and all the fun of having family around. Look forward to seeing pics of the wedding and more pics of the quilt!
Posted by: Lynn | July 04, 2012 at 01:19 AM
wonderful! stress less, enjoy more!
Posted by: Tonya Ricucci | July 04, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Oh, WOW. What a beautiful quilt!
Posted by: Kitchen worktops guy | July 04, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Congrats and best wishes for a wonderful wedded life! And OMG on the quilt. You know how I love your color sense, this one is totally wowing me! Happy Days!
Posted by: pam | July 04, 2012 at 12:17 PM
I am so excited! I want to see it all! And trust me, when it is over, you'll want to do it all over again, but in about ten years! Congratulations to all!
Posted by: Loretta | July 04, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Have fun!!!!!
Posted by: Mariko | July 04, 2012 at 05:09 PM
Trying to be patient, but seriously - pictures!!
Posted by: Loretta | July 10, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Congratulations and best wishes to all!!
Posted by: Maureen from Ventura | July 11, 2012 at 01:11 AM
Congratulations! Please pass on my very best wishes to Molly, I used to read her blog when I lived in Japan, years ago, and am so happy to see that she and Chito are getting married!
Posted by: suzy | July 24, 2012 at 02:01 AM
Am catching up on my blog reading ... just wanted you to know how much I absolutely adore the wedding quilt. Congratulations to you all!!
Posted by: Jovita | July 31, 2012 at 02:32 AM