The Maine Wedding

Keep in mind that when we left home we were in the middle of a heat wave with temperatures in the high 90's with high humidity. Regan National Airport hit 101 the day before departure setting a new record.

As we cross over the border from New Hampshire into Maine it was sunny and about 70 degrees.

"Liz! They must air condition the entire state here!" It was like fast forwarding straight into October back home. The drive was lovely and as soon as we got off the highway Liz wanted to stop and buy a quart of wild blueberries. Luckily it was easy since people sell blueberries in Maine like they would corn in Iowa. This little stand wasn't staffed, but lucky for them, we're honest.

We eventually found our way up to Brooklin, which seemed to have 3 or 4 stores, but only one was open an any one time. We stayed at the Egg McMuffin Inn which was a nice little place right on the water. It was complete with a beautiful great room and a host of eastern European teenagers for staff.

The rehearsal dinner Friday night was awesome. It was right out on the end of this big point surrounded by rocky shoreline and views of smaller islands in the distance. On the menu....more lobsta! The bar they set up at the dinner specialized in drink called the Blueberry Push. It's Maine potato vodka with organic Maine blueberry juice and a splash of triple sec garnished with fresh wild blueberries. Mmmm, think of all those anti-oxidants! Not only is it a tasty drink, but you actually get healthier with every serving. At least in theory.

The next day was a complete success. We went over to the wedding house and helped set up for a while. Zeke and Ashlyn flew in around lunch time and we drove to Blue Hill to get some lunch. The wedding itself was beautiful, the weather was perfect, the laughter was genuine and the tears were joyful. Thank you Ben and Leah!