Dancing, Dreams, and Food!

I’m not much of a dancer.  Back in elementary school we had a square dancing unit in PE.  It was in the seventh grade that our four couples won the school’s square dancing contest held during Parada del Sol week.  Other than that, I don’t have much else to say about my dancing skills.

This past weekend was very, very busy.  We celebrated the joyous wedding of our oldest son Klayton and his new wife McKenna.  The rehearsal dinner  was Thursday night.  As the parents of the groom we had the pleasure of hosting the get together at the Village Tavern.  Looking for mighty fine prime rib?  Hard to find better.  Friday was spent with extended family.   Folks from Illinois came to town who wanted to be a part of the celebration.  We had plenty of food and beverages.  We also took the party to Portillo’s Hot Dogs.  Want good Italian beef?  Not much better in town!

Saturday arrived!  It was a gorgeous day!  After more than a year of planning, the Barrett-Chew wedding was at hand.  Nothing better than some old fashioned Dunkin Donuts to start the day. Then came more snacking and more beverages.  The wedding went off without a hitch!  A very beautiful bride and a very handsome groom met in front of family and friends and vowed to forever love one another.  Tears of joy all around.  It was time for beverages and heur d’oeuvres.  The little fire cracker rolls and bruschetta was pretty tasty.  Then it was on to the catered dinner.  Pastas and veggies.  More beverages, too!

Sunday, because everyone was starving for not having eaten for at least six hours, it was off to the San Marcos Golf Resort for brunch and more beverages.  The San Marcos staff out did themselves.  Choices ranged from boxed cereal to tri-tip pastry puffs.  Three times thru the line.  I managed a little self constraint!

All weekend long, people testified to the character and love shared by Klayton and McKenna.  It did this father’s heart good to know that they are a couple who will support one another as they live together day-to-day.  Whose bountiful love for one another is communicated in the way they look at one another, talk to one another, and care for one another.  As I have come to know McKenna, I truly believe that she is a wonderful partner for my son.  As they continue to dance, they will hold each other up, love one another fully, and live to ensure they capture their dreams.  Today, the whole Chew family is blessed and much better off!

We started this blog with dancing, so let’s end it with dancing.  I had the pleasure of having a very first dance with my brand-spanking new daughter-in-law. The most I can say for my dancing was I didn’t step on her feet or ruin her dress.  The best I can do is help keep their dreams alive.