Another mini-vacation - this time in Prosser, WA. Prosser is about 30 miles west of Richland, WA (think Tri-cities). Even though the area is pretty dry & flat, it's known as the wine-country of Washington state. We arrived Friday evening, got into our hotel room, went to dinner & then met up with several friends and family members (around our age) also going to the wedding. Saturday morning we immediately went to the pool, layed out in the sun, went on a wine-tasting excursion, and then got ready for the 5:00pm wedding.
The weather was actually sort of cloudy and humid (for the area), and by the time we were headed to the ceremony, the clouds got darker and more "looming". Literally minutes before we arrived, there was thunder, lightning, wind, and rainshowers. Poor Kelsey, Luke & families!!! Kelsey told me later that dozens of guests already there bombarded the interior of their house & got a good look at Kelsey in full wedding attire (before she got frustrated and moved elsewhere). We wondered if there was a Plan B...
Fortunately, the lightning & thunder stopped, the rain lightened up to sprinkles, and the ceremony proceeded without a hitch. It was officiated by Kelsey's older brother - which was very sweet, and he cried as soon as he began the ceremony.
The rest of the night was filled with a little burst of more rain (which cleared up & then made a huge rainbow), a great dinner, lots of alcohol, singing and dancing. The reception tent was in the "lower" lot of the property - and it was HUGE! It looked like a big circus tent with the ceiling raised up on two tall poles. But it was the best wedding tent I've ever been in (generally, I don't like them).
The next day, we woke up, got breakfast, and hit the road again. It was very relaxing, and SO nice to get some sun/heat!! We missed our soccer game on Sunday, but it was worth taking some personal time from the busy schedule. Next Sunday, we'll be back in full force to battle two teams. Green Street Hooligans beat the Bellinghammers!!!
