Maybe I'll be back for real this time! So many things have changed since I last posted. Ed and I bought a house and moved in. We're almost done fixing it up - just a little more painting and sprucing to do. I discovered that I have far too much yarn, but that's another topic, for another post, as is the house. I want to share the biggest change!
Ed and I got married on October 10th!

It was an absolutely gorgeous day...near 70 if I remember correctly, and blue skies. I really couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. Ed and I started the day with breakfast at Easthampton Diner. Yeah...I know...bride not supposed to see the groom and all that jazz, but I like to do things differently, and I can't imagine going the whole day without seeing Ed. Plus, it was time for us to just relax and enjoy eachother's company.
Ed dropped me off at my parents' house and mom, Anna, and I headed to the salon to have our hair done (Salon Karma in East Longmeadow - great people!) We met my bridesmaids, Shelley, Andrea, and Abbie, the flower girl, Chelsea, and Ed's mom there. We got ourselves all spiffed up and headed back to my parents' house to have our makeup done and have some food. (Pizza for me...what else?)
Someone made a comment that is was the most relaxed pre-wedding preparation they have ever seen. Pretty funny if you know me, but for some reason, I really wasn't nervous at all.

We got dressed, took some fantastic pictures, and headed to the church. Yup...still not nervous. It was fun to sit in the limo and watch people walk in. I pride myself on being punctual, and I wanted to make sure my ceremony started as close to the 4:30 time as possible. There were some stragglers as we were lining up, but I didn't really care. My band director from middle school and high school, Brooks Holmes, played the trumpet when I walked in, and throughout the ceremony. I was so happy to have him there. He was by far, one of my favorite teachers. Probably because he knew me so well...eight years will do that! I'm sure he sounded wonderful, but I really don't remember it! :) I walked in with both my parents. My mom had done the same thing when she married my dad years ago (in the same church, actually). Because I'm such a nervous person, and because they both raised me, and I love them both, I wanted to have both of them there with me. I couldn't imagine it any other way!

The ceremony went well...I think...we had to knee for 45 minutes. Ed was sweating like crazy and I started to get really concerned, but he kept insisting he was okay.

The reception was lovely, and I only freaked out about a couple of things (again, good for me!). Ed and I danced to "The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra. It was going to either be that, or "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis. The organist actually played the Elvis song in church, so I did get that one in there. :) I think, considering that neither of us know HOW to dance, Ed and I did a pretty good job.
The food was good. My favorite part was the cake from La Fiorentina. Chocolate of course!

My dad and I danced to "Stranger on the Shore" played on the clarinet by Aker Bilk. Not your usual father-daughter dance, but this had special meaning. My mom's parents, my Babci and Dzadiu have both passed away. We were very close and I still miss them nearly every day. "Stranger on the Shore" was one of Dzadiu's favorite songs, so dad and I danced to it with them in mind. (and now I'm tearing up again). I didn't cry at all during the song, but once we were done, and I saw my mom, I kinda started to lose it. Luckily, my cousins were nearby and helped get my mind off of it. (and I thank them for that). Ed and his mom danced to "Wind Beneath My Wings."

Then there was more dancing. We almost didn't get Chelsea dancing to her latest favorite song "I Like to Move It" (Madagascar--lemurs--you know), as she was beyond tired, but we got her dancing, then her and Billy fell asleep on chairs. They were fantastic though! No naps, and they were so well behaved and did what they were asked. One of my favorite pictures, even though you can't see our faces it this one of Chelsea and I dancing the "Cha Cha Slide" I love that we're both holding our dresses nearly the same way. I love those kids so much!

It was a beautiful day. My parents looked amazing, my sister looked fantastic. Ed and I cleaned up pretty good if I do say so myself---heck the entire wedding party looked pretty good :)

Oh, another favorite picture, my "work people." They had to listen to me through all the planning and the house hunting and everything, and I'm so glad they were there to share the day!

I did knit the top of Billy’s pillow, and I think I have a picture somewhere…I’m just not sure where at the moment :)

If you want to check out all the pictures, visit www.kubasek-haber.com and you’ll find a link. (Sorry these pics are so small…I kinda forgot how to post to the blog and Ed isn’t here at the moment).

Oh, and after all this, we went to DISNEY WORLD!