On Sunday, I traveled to Wilmington for the First Annual Port City Bridal Expo. The purpose of my trip was two-fold. First, I was going to see my daughter, Megan, in action. Megan is Assistant Manager at David’s Bridal at Mayfaire. This was her 2nd Bridal Show – and the first in which David’s supplied all of the clothing for the fashion show. Megan was large and in charge! She asked me to come and take some pictures of the fashion show, so I convinced my friends Barb and Christina to ride with me. Christina is getting married in December and this was her first bridal show. We spent time browsing booths filled with beautiful floral arrangements, delicious cakes, and every wedding gadget the mind can conceive. Christina was pleased to come home with some wonderful ideas for her wedding.

And I loved seeing Megan in a different light. It’s not often that I get to see her in her element. And WOW, was I impressed! There were times when she was growing up that I wondered if we would both survive. When she was 2 she would fall on the floor throwing tantrums and biting the carpet. I started to understand why some animals eat their young! Then, when she was 12 and flushed her retainer down the toilet, I just knew I would probably end up in prison for child abuse. But we both survived and I am extremely proud of the young lady Megan has become. She is exceedingly efficient and works hard at her job. I’m still amazed when I watch her working and interacting with clients and employees. What a joy to know that I must have done something right. Megan has turned out very, very well – and she still loves her mom.

Here are a few pictures from the Expo.

At the time I originally wrote this, Megan was Assistant Manager at David’s Bridal. She has since been promoted and is Manager. Congratulations, Megan! I’m very proud.