Royal Wedding

Yes, I know that there is a new blog photo, and it is so awesome. I have a post in progress discussing the "Laurie, Dave and the Little Monsters" Christmas card from whence this photo originated, but there is something oh so more important that I need to share with you all, right now, this second. I know that you are all glued to the television watching the Royal Wedding...ok, maybe that's just me, but our own local correspondent was right on the spot. ...right on the spot, right outside Westminster Abbey. She saw the Beckhams, the Elton Johns, Harry, and Wills all walking into the Abbey and sent just for us, just for you, this AWESOME, INCREDIBLE photo of the happy couple.  You're welcome.

Can you even believe it??? Here they are. And Annie McKeon was right there. She took this photo with her phone. That's how close she was to the action. Ok, she didn't get the invite, but she did get the pics. What an amazing experience for her. From what I can gather, she and her British friend Joelyn (sp?--that's a boy's name, not surprisingly, they call him "Joe") something, something Smith, snagged a perfect spot right on the parade route and camped out over night. I'm sure it was a blast and obviously a once in a lifetime experience. And  you can all share in that coolness via my hipster, international blog.

Seriously, though, even watching it on TV was pretty impressive. Princess Catherine looked incredible, Prince William looked regal and Prince Harry seemed to be really enjoying himself. The thing that impressed me the most was the decorum of the British people. When they were all walking from Westminster Abbey (right about where Laurie McKeon made a wrong turn on her running route) to Buckingham Palace for the kiss, no one was pushing, shoving,  or Jersey shoring it up in any way en route. Even when that new mob stood in front of all the people who had been there waiting for hours to see the kiss, no one through a fit or a punch in protest. I fear that if this happened in the US, it would have been another Who concert experience...And the British people seemed so delighted about the whole thing, really into it, really excited...genuinely pleased for the Royal Family and for their nation. It was kind of cool...and I'm so glad Annie got to feel the whole vibe.

 Enjoy the photo, enjoy this royal day and take the time to remember your own special events that brought out the best in your family, friends and loved ones. Hooray for love.