Robert willingly agreed to hit the old Slovak cemetery with me to search for the graves of my great-grandparents. Although the cemetery is still in use and not very large, there were some decrepit sections, some with stones fallen over, others off in parts of the woods. We wandered through for almost an hour to no avail, although I did see several other names familiar to me--very cool. We have a bit of a history with cemeteries, I suppose. Waaaay back in the early 90s, we wandered through Littleton Cemetery just reading the headstones and wondering at family's stories. We have pictures of 3-year old Holly playing in the Forestville cemetery where Robert's grandparents are buried. Shortly after moving to Virginia, we came across an old cemetery and wandered through it simply because we had the time. We spent one of our anniversaries at the Bedford cemetery where many of the Bedford Boys and their families are buried (and we went there specifically for that reason). A year or two ago, we found a local cemetery where Mrs. Howell's husband and family are buried--I think her brother who was killed at D-Day is there too. (I would know this if a was still a faithful blogger.) Robert cleaned up the family plot and we then went to Mrs. Howell's house so she could see pictures on our phones. Anyway, cemeteries are fascinating.
We went back to the hotel to get fancied up, because it was WEDDING TIME!
Aunt Loretta and Aunt Barbara right in front of us.
Moms lighting candles.
My favorite! Tommy came out, a little nervous, turned and looked around at everyone. I snapped this picture just as his eyes landed on me, and he gave me the GREATEST big smile. Precious moment for me; made me all teary for this wonderful guy!
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Motko!
Barb, Loretta, Marie, Casey
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There was a several hour break between the wedding in Easton and the reception in Nazareth, so we headed over to Joe and Kathy's with Barb and Loretta to snack a bit. The reception was at a lovely country club along the Delaware River.
Kathy and Joe--awesome picture of two truly wonderful people!
Tommy and Loretta.
It was a beautiful wedding, a lovely reception, a wonderful time. It was such a privilege to be able to be there and share in Tom and Nicole's special day.
