NICOLE and AJ'S WEDDING

The darn photographer wouldn't get out of my way ... imagine!

As my computer was staging a coupe of monumental proportions, I was en route to a wedding in Illinois. Now, it's interesting to note how quickly one's perspective changes with regard to weather, when one spends two winters in milder climes than the place of your birth. I say this because I decided that even though everyone with a hint of something having to do with meteorology was telling me that it would be C.O.L.D. I still insisted on packing a short-sleeved dress and flirty, summer slip-ons (shoes). A question pops into my mind as well as my mother's mind at this very moment ... that question is this: WHAT IN THE HECK WERE YOU THINKING?

Clearly, I wasn't thinking.

At any rate, myself and my friend Amy traveled the 4 hours (but it seemed like 20) to Illinois to watch our teaching buddy, Nicole, marry the love of her life.

SAPPINESS WARNING: I thought Nicole was beautiful, and there was more than one moment when the old eyes misted over as I got all caught up in the romance of it all. It felt fairy tale-like, which is what every girl dreams about, I suppose.

Nicole's dress what very unique, with red accents, something that I'd never seen before. It worked for me, not that Nicole needed my approval.

I took pictures, but because TECHNOLOGY HATES me, my camera wouldn't work for me. It might some small, minute thing to do with me not changing the shooting speed ... but whatever!

Anyway, here are some photos for your viewing pleasure ...