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Chapter 18

The Happiest Day Of Their Lives

"It's my wedding day!" Ruthie squealed almost as soon as she opened her eyes. She had spent the night at her parents' house so that she could be closer to the church and family. Peter had also done the same at his parents' house.

Ruthie got out of bed and looked around the room. As she did so many memories flooded her mind. A lot of things had happened in that attic. It had been her room for about nine years, until she went to college.

As Ruthie was daydreaming, Annie ran into the room saying, "My youngest daughter is getting married today." She hugged Ruthie as tears started to flood down her face.

"Oh mom. No tears yet, at least wait till we get to the church," Ruthie said.

"Okay. Sorry honey. I'll try not to cry.

"Thank you," Ruthie said.

"Now come downstairs. I made pancakes for breakfast," Annie said and she lead Ruthie from the room.

When they both got downstairs, Ruthie was very happy to see that Mary and Matt and their families had both arrived from New York.

"Hey guys! It's so good to see you!" Ruthie exclaimed as she went around and hugged everyone. Once she was done, she sat down in the only empty seat.

"I haven't seen you guys in so long," Ruthie said. "How's New York?"

"It's really good," Mary said as she took a bite of food.

"And Matt and Sarah, how's the packing going?" Ruthie asked.

"It's good," Matt said. "We've got a lot of our stuff packed up."

"The kids have gotten so big," Ruthie said as she looked over at Nolan and Jake. "I hear that its someone's birthday tomorrow. Who could it be?"

"Ooo me! Me!" Grace yelled.

"Really?" Ruthie said enthusiastically.

"Yah, I'm going to be six years old," Grace said as she held up six fingers.

"Wow!" Ruthie said and then she turned to Sarah. "Nolan's one now? Right?

"Yeah he's getting so big," Sarah said. "So how are you feeling?"

"I am good," Ruthie said.

"Okay, but how are you really doing?" Sarah asked again.

"I am a little nervous…. okay a lot nervous. But I am also really excited. I know that this is the right thing and that Peter is the right guy for me."

The rest of the morning getting ready for the wedding. Mary, Sarah, Kate and Ruthie's friend, Sue were all Ruthie's bridesmaids and Lucy was her maid of honor. Matt, Simon, Sam, and David were all ushers and Peter's best friend, Josh, was his best man. Ruthie and Peter had decided that they wouldn't have a flower girl or ring bearer because they too many nieces and nephews to choose from.

At about twelve-thirty all the women in the wedding party (including Paris and Annie) left the Camden home to get their hair and nails done. The men were left at home with their children.

Its good to be a man," Matt said as he sat down on the couch, a sandwich in hand.

"That it is," Kevin said. "We don't have to worry about getting hair and nails done or anything like that."

"We can just sit at home and watch football," Simon added. Just then Jake started to cry from where he and Nolan were playing on the floor. At the same time both Hannah and Kenny also started to cry. Both Carlos and Simon got up from the couch and went over to their children.

"Simon you can give me Kenny. I'll hold him for you," Eric said.

Simon took his son out of one of the five swings that were lined up in the foyer and handed him to Eric. "Thanks dad," Simon said.

"Sure." Then Simon took Hannah out of her swing and sat back down.

Just then Maggie ran into the room. "Uncle Kevin. Can I hold Alison?" she asked.

"Um, sure," Kevin said you just have to wait for her to wake up. It should be any minute now."

A little while later Kevin, Simon, and Peter all left (with their respective children) and went home to get ready. About a half-an-hour later the women also came home.

Ruthie was up in the attic putting on make-up, when Eric came up. He stood in the doorway for a couple of minutes until Ruthie noticed him standing there.

"Hey dad. What's up?" Ruthie said, bringing her father back to reality.

"Oh….um nothing," Eric said. "I just came up to talk to you."

"I have a feeling I know what this is about," Ruthie said. "And dad you don't have to talk to me about sex."

"I'm glad to hear that but that's not what I came to talk to you about."

"Oh okay. So then what are you here to talk about?" Ruthie asked.

"Well, I just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you," Eric said. "You've become a very kind, intelligent, and beautiful woman. You are a daughter that I am so proud to have and I couldn't have picked a better man for you. I love you."

By the time he was finished Ruthie was crying and so was Eric. "I love you too dad," Ruthie said and she hugged her father and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Now I'll leave you alone so you can finish getting ready," Eric said, as he got up and started to walk out of the room.

"Oh dad," Ruthie called and Eric turned around. "I'm proud to call you my dad, too."

"Thanks Ruthie," Eric said and he left the room. Ruthie finished her hair and makeup and then she and her mom left to go to the church to do all the finishing touches.

"Grace and Zack, come upstairs. You guys have to get dressed," Matt said and he took Grace and Zack upstairs. Then he went back down stairs and got Nolan.

Matt dressed Nolan while Sarah helped Zack and Grace to get dressed. "Mom do I have to wear this? Zack asked, as he pulled at the tie he was wearing.

"Yes and leave your tie alone," Sarah said as she put on his sport jacket. "You look very handsome, now go play and don't get dirty."

"Fine," Zack said, as he sulked from the room. Then Sarah helped Grace to put on a pink and white dress and put her curly hair in some up some down.

"You look very pretty. Go play and the same goes for you as they do for your brother," Sarah said.

"Okay," Grace said as she ran from the room.

"How are you doing over there?" Sarah asked as she went over to the bad where Matt was changing Nolan.

"It's good. We're all finished," Matt said and he stood Nolan up on the bed.

"Very handsome," Sarah exclaimed as she picked up her son. She brought him downstairs where the other kids were and returned to her and Matt's room.

"So who exactly is watching the kids while we're at the reception?" Sarah asked.

"Mom called this girl who watches Sam and David sometimes. She said she'd watch the kids and bring two friends to help her out," Matt explained.

"Oh okay," Sarah said and she undressed and put on her dress, that Ruthie had picked out for all the bridesmaids. It was solid red and strap less. All the bridesmaids were wearing one just like it.

"Can you zipper this up hun?" Sarah asked as she walked over to her husband. Matter zippered the dress and then said, "You look beautiful."

"Thank you," Sarah said and she kissed her husband.

Mary and Carlos, who were staying in the garage, were in their room trying to get ready. "Honey why don't you go and get the kids?" Mary said to Carlos. "I'll get their clothes out."

"Okay," Carlos said and he left the garage apartment. He soon returned carrying Jake and ushering his other kids up the steps.

Charlie and Conner here are your clothes. Put them on and then daddy will do your hair," Mary said and she handed her sons each a pile of clothes. Then Mary helped Rebecca and Maggie to get dressed. Maggie in a pink and white checkered dress that had a bow around the middle and white shoes and tights and Rebecca in yellow dress with white daisies, shoes, and tights. Once they were both dressed Mary did their hair and sat them on the bed with Charlie and Connor. They were soon joined by Jake, who was being dressed by Carlos.

"Okay kids we're going to go downstairs but you can't get dirty. Okay?" Mary asked and all the kids (except Jake) nodded their heads. "We're going to be leaving soon. You guys have to be good during the wedding."

"Alright. Now can we go?" Connor exclaimed.

"Yeah mom," Maggie added.

"Yes you can leave. We'll all go down," Mary said.

"I'll be down in a little bit hun. I just have to finish getting dressed," Carlos said and Mary took the kids back to the house. She brought them into the living room, where Grace, Zack and Nolan were sitting.

"What are you guys doing?" Charlie asked.

"We're not allowed to get dirty," Zack explained.

"Oh, we got the same speech," Connor said and the kids all laughed.

"You guys all look very nice all dressed up," Mary said. "Why don't you all sit on the couch and I'll take a picture." The kids all crammed together on the couch and Mary took a picture.

About a half an hour later everyone loaded into their cars and rove to the church. When they got there they went to the front (where the always sit) where Kevin was sitting with his kids, in the second row. Carlos joined them in the row with both his kids and Matt and Sarah's kids.

"You don't mind watching all these kids?" Sarah asked.

"Yeah its fine," Carlos said. Sarah, Matt, and Mary all went into the back. When they got there Mary and Sarah went into Eric's office. Inside they found Lucy, Ruthie, and Annie. "Ruthie you look beautiful!" Mary exclaimed.

"Yeah you do," Sarah said.

"Thanks," Ruthie said. "You guys look really nice too."

A couple of seconds later Matt poked his head in the room. "It's time to start," he said. "Peter just went up to the alter."

"Okay," Ruthie said and she took a deep breath to calm her nerves. "I'm ready."

Everybody lined up as Pachelbel's Canon started to play. First Mary and Sam walked down the aisle. Then came Sarah and David. After that came Kate and Simon and then Ruthie's friend Sue and Matt. Last was Lucy and Peter's friend, Josh.

Once all of the wedding party was on the altar, here comes the bride started to play. Everybody stood up and turned to watch Ruthie walk down the aisle.

As Peter watched Ruthie slowly come towards him, he couldn't help but think she look beautiful. Her hair was curled, just the way Peter liked it and her dress was simple, but elegant. It was strapless and solid white with beading at the top.

Soon Ruthie was altar and almost her entire family was in tears, including Ruthie. The ceremony began and everyone listened intently as Eric spoke.

"Now, Ruthie and Peter have decided to write their own vows, and we'll start with Peter," Eric said.

Peter got a folded piece of folded paper out of his tuxedo and he started, "Ruthie, ten years ago, if someone had told me that I would marry you, I would have thought they were crazy. I mean we were twelve and you were my first girlfriend. Back then I didn't really know what love was but I have to say that I have always know that you were the right one for me. I always knew that we belonged together. Then when we were sixteen and started dating again, I knew I really loved you. You brightened my days and always made me smile. To this day you still do those things and you teach me so much everyday. I love you and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you."

Lucy gave Ruthie the paper with her vows on it and Ruthie began, "people always say that the person you marry will become your best friend. Well you have no idea how happy I am to marry someone who was my best friend before anything else," Ruthie said as her voice cracked. "You know, I promised myself I wouldn't cry," Ruthie said and everyone laughed. "We have been through so much together. Our first kisses and many kisses after that, getting left at the zoo, many fights, and so many memories that I will never forget. I have loved you for so long, ever since we were kids, and I will never stop loving you." By the time Ruthie was done, Peter as well as Ruthie were in tears. Eric continued the ceremony and soon he said, "you may kiss the bride." Peter and Ruthie kissed for a couple of seconds as the congregation clapped.

"I now present to you for the first time, Mr. And Mrs. Peter Petrowski!" Eric exclaimed and Ruthie and Peter ran down the aisle. Their wedding party soon followed them.

"I love you Peter," Ruthie said as they waited for everyone to leave.

"I love you too," Peter said.

"Congratulations!" Mary, Sarah, and Lucy exclaimed.

"Thank you!" Peter and Ruthie said.

"You guys look so happy! You are beaming," Lucy said.

"We are," Peter said. "Probably the happiest people in the world."

"Well good for you," Annie said as she joined the crowd of her family that were gathered around Peter and Ruthie. After everybody left Ruthie and Peter got into the limo and headed to the hall where the reception was being held.

"This is the happiest day of my life!" Ruthie said as she kissed her husband. "I can't believe I can call myself Mrs. Peter Petrowski."

"I can," Peter said and he passionately kissed his wife. After the kiss was over they drove to the hall, talking about their future together, knowing that nothing could ever tear them apart.

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