Insect invasion . . .

Boxelder bugs, lady bugs, asian beetles and attic flies.  We suck them up with a vacuum, but I swear they crawl out and multiply in hours.  We are finally seeing some edges of grass due to the melting, but along with the warmer temps, come the critters.  Can't complain (even though I do) -because what is the alternative??  A longer winter.   I'll take the bugs.

Went to Iowa to a very lovely wedding this weekend.  Red, Black and White.  Gorgeous.  Scripture was read in Russian and English, because 9 (yes 9) of the 12 bride's siblings are from Russia.  It was so very moving.  Another one of the Russian daughters played the cello.  Three little girls all dressed in long red dresses tossed rose petals down the aisles.  But the most wonderful part of the service was after the vows, after the unity candle was lit and the license signed - the groom took his new bride's hands, held them in his own, pressed his forehead upon hers and prayed.  Outloud.  But not loud enough for everyone to hear since the piano was still playing.  But to see him praying like that - together, in front of everyone, but clearly in their own little world; was so beautiful, it was hard to wipe all the tears away.  What a moving moment.  May our Father in heaven bless this marriage - this union He created and ordained.  What a spectacular ceremony.  

You can all say - ahhhh - now.  :)