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Here are some snapshots from the day-after brunch.

It was just what we wanted–a casual affair with our close friends and relatives, the opportunity to unwind, eat some yummy leftovers (and Krispy Kreme!!!), and celebrate in a very relaxed way. I think everyone had a great time Everyone met at my parents’ house around 11:00, where Mom and Dad had set out leftovers from the day before, plus doughnuts, bagels, fruit, OJ, and coffee.

Near the end of things, people started urging us to open our wedding gifts–so of course we obliged.

I’m only putting this one up because the look on Mr. Blueberry’s mom’s face cracks me up:

Part of the spread. We were really, truly floored by everyone’s generosity!

“Yay baking pans!” “Yay tissue!” Mr. Blueberry gets little pleasure in life

“Ooh, something to make and store brownies in!” “I like brownies.”

“Ooh, something to make and store cakes in!” “I like cakes, too.”

Cardinals stadium seats from one of my favorite high school teachers. She also gave us a World Series bottle opener, and a Cards doormat

Me and Mom holding up one of our absolute *favorite* wedding gifts: a double wedding ring quilt made by all the women in my family! Even Olivia helped–she scribbled on the back patch just a bit.

Close-up of the back patch, with everyone’s names and the date:

Isn’t it gorgeous?!

But that wasn’t the only beautiful quilt we were given that day. My grandma (a professional quilter) also made us this one:

Isn’t it astounding? Grandma made a “Lone Star” (that’s this pattern) for all her other grandkids as they graduated high school. But for whatever reason mine never got done, so I got it now. Worth waiting for!!!

Well, now you all know where I got my crafty gene .

And if you’re still considering whether or not to have a brunch…we definitely recommend it! It really was a great time