It was 7 years ago today...

You've heard the one about my sister, well today it's my turn!

We got married on a sunny day in Arundel, surrounded by our favourite people.  Sadly we have lost 7 of our loved ones in the years that have followed, but we have increased by at least 14, baby Ted being the latest addition.

Even after all the other weddings we have been to since, ours was still the best, and most perfect day, and I would not have changed anything even with hindsight!

Last year we spent the day travelling back from Lake Como, today we spent the morning looking at houses - and dare I say it, we think we have found 'the one' - quite apt for an anniversary.  I will say no more until we have worked out how on Earth we are going to do the deal, not having sold ours yet...but we are making 'plans'...

One year ago today...

...my little sister got married in Varenna, Lake Como, surrounded by friends and family.  She had travelled there from New Zealand with her now-husband, to have the most scenic, perfect wedding they could imagine. 

The groom's brother and family were there, timed to coincide with their European trip, and about 30 of 'us' came from the UK, France and Finland.  As a group, we took over the tiny town, especially the hotel and bar ; the next day in Bellagio we bumped into someone we knew round every corner!

With the passing of time it has become a lovely memory - the reality was sleep-deprived, full of toddler tantrums and a journey that had involved a 4am start, car to Gatwick, bus from the long-stay car park, aeroplane to Milan, bus to Milan (the real Milan, not the airport 30k away!), train to Varenna and a 20 minute walk (up-hill) all in time for lunch the day before the 'big day'.  Obviously she's my sister and worth it, and Phileas Fogg would have been proud!

Today I spent the afternoon at a 5th birthday party with the girls, whilst hubby and son went to Arundel Castle.  Not quite as romantic!