A/N: Important note at the bottom.
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March 14, 2010
This morning we surprised Mama Whitlock. Jasper was on spring break and he luckily didn't have to meet with his study group. When we walked in to the restaurant hand in hand, the smile on Mama's face lit up the room. It had been months since we'd all had Sunday brunch together and she was thrilled. We took our time, ordering coffee first and talking for well over an hour before we'd ordered our food. She was so happy to have both of her boys together with her that she went from table to table, telling her friends to come say hello before they left. After our food was served, we told her that we had planned on spending the entire day with her, seeing as it would be our last brunch with her before our wedding day. After she had heard that, there was nothing that would take the smile off of her face.
When we were stuffed to the point of bursting, we decided our first place to visit would require some walking so we could burn off some calories. Jasper really wanted to see the "Butterflies in the Garden" exhibit at the Botanic Gardens. He knew his mother would really enjoy seeing them as she loved nature. Mama Whitlock spent more time outdoors than in. She spent time tending her garden and flowers every day that the weather permitted. When it was cold outside, she lovingly tended to all of the plants around her house that she cared for. Jasper and I had converted one room into a sun room for her, so she could enjoy the sun even when it was cold outside.
Jasper and I each held one of her hands as we went through the exhibit. It was really breathtaking, all of the different colors fluttering around us, and Mama was in awe. Brilliant hues surrounded us and my breath caught in my throat as I watched Jasper. He looked gorgeous, hand reaching out, hoping to catch one on the tip of his long finger. His eyes shone brightly, nearly the same shade as the beautiful blue butterflies surrounding him. His smile was huge and the dimples were out in full force. I swallowed back the emotion clogging my throat and wiped away the tear collecting in the corner of one eye. I really was the luckiest man in the world. I could barely contain my joy, knowing that handsome man was the light of my life. Jasper's zest for life was one of the things I treasured about him most. Sometimes I was so serious and he balanced me out perfectly. I fell more in love with him every passing day.
When we had finished walking through the exhibit, it was my turn to pick our next activity. I knew Mama really wanted to see 'Alice in Wonderland', so we took her to see it in 3-D. I was still overstuffed from brunch, but was not at all surprised when Jasper went to the snack bar and ordered nachos covered with cheese and jalapenos, a hot dog and a Coke. Mama leaned over and whispered to me that he was a growing boy and I smiled while rolling my eyes playfully. We sat on either side of her and it didn't bother me the least bit not to sit by Jasper when he was about to ingest all of that junk food.
The movie was great and we all enjoyed it. Mama was tired by the time it was over, so we took her to her car and kissed her goodbye. She told us how much fun she'd had and that she was so excited about everyone coming to stay with her for the wedding. Jasper and I stopped for a quick sushi dinner on the way home, both of us a little worn out by the day as well. We sat at the table together, eating with chopsticks in one hand and linking pinkies with the other. It was a nice ending to a perfect day with Mama...and to a really perfect weekend all around.
It had been a wonderful, but long, day and we were both a little overwhelmed by the time we arrived at our home. We silently stripped out of our clothes and climbed into our bed. We instinctively turned to face one another and I snuggled into Jasper's arms to face him, whispering that I couldn't wait to get married before kissing his perfect lips. He murmured that he loved me before gently slipping his tongue inside my mouth, tasting all of me. I moved my tongue alongside his, taking my time and savoring the flavor of the sweet cavern of his mouth. He was sweet and spicy and just perfect. I loved him with all of my heart. We fell asleep wrapped up together, legs entwined and full of love.
Until tomorrow...
A/N: OnTheTurningAway here again... To say our girl has gone to great lengths to bring us this edition of Journalward would be a gross understatement. Please note that there may be a delay in the posting of the next chapter. Thank you for reading :)