Wedding belle

Last weekend, we drove 2 hours to a wedding at a remote, forested ranch south of The Dalles. Claire came with and tried to steal the show.



Now firmly entering that separation anxiety phase, Claire let few wedding guests hold her. She eventually got those watery eyes and trembling lip even in Robin's arms.



About the only person she allowed to hold her was Ryan, and that's because she was fascinated with his beard.



Later, as Mark and Carol exchanged vows, Claire began hollering, as if cheering the couple on. Sarah tried to quiet Claire with a pacifier, but Claire would have none of it. She hollered right over it. Someone standing next to me whispered: "It's a beautiful sound. Let it go."



Afterward, someone mused that the next time I attend a wedding, I could be giving Claire away. Hope it's not that soon.