Guests Are Headed to the Hotel

The guests are headed to Hotel Monaco for the reception.   Adele made arrangements for the wedding party to travel together to the reception.  The hotel is only a couple of miles from the church.  All vehicles in this story, except for the PT Cruiser, were purchased from local thrift stores over the years.  All cost less than $3 each.  Please forgive the black van.  It is in the process of an overhaul, that I didn't quite get to yet.

One section of the church parking lot.  The vehicles on the left were turned around for the story.

"Do you know how to get there?"  (Kara)

"It's right in Old Town, just a few blocks away."  (Chris)

"Boy, oh boy.  Too bad he's married."  (Lydia)

"Girl, you need to stop.  He is married,  so you need to let that go."  (Paulette)

"Are we the only single people in this town?"  (Lydia)

"No, there are plenty of single people.  Just remember we are happily single.  It is only at functions like this that we dream about the other side."  (Paulette)

"You are so right.  Let me snap out of this.  That's why I am not fond of going to weddings." (Lydia)

Lydia's momentary object of desire is David, Leslie's husband.  He knows he is being checked out, and he's actually enjoying the attention.

"Uh oh, honey.  We forgot we were blocking the cars."  (Lisa)

"Let's go Miss Missy.  Your dad needs to get in."  (Kara)

"I want to ride up front with you."  (Jolisa)

"In the back and buckle up."  (Kara)

"We are so sorry for blocking you in.  We expected to leave a little early, but totally forgot about the car." (Lisa)

"No problem.  It's a beautiful day out and we were just enjoying the sights."  (Lydia)

Paulette wants to laugh, but knows that will cause even more confused looks.

"Get in Tyler.  Where is your mom? " (Keith)

"Oh yeah, she told me to tell you that she was coming."  (Tyler)

"Here they come." (Christopher)

"Hey Toni.  Did you happen to see my wife?"  (Keith)

"Hey Keith.  She was right behind me.  I'm sure she's on her way." (Toni)  

"Okay, thanks" (Keith)

My husband, Keith, hates to wait around.  I think subconsciously I make him wait sometimes, even though I know it upsets him.  I'd like to think I am not doing it on purpose.  I must admit, he's a little sexier when he's a little miffed.  Well, maybe it's not subconscious at all. 

"Buckle up, young lady."  (Kara)

"Let me tell you about the temper tantrum your daughter had while you were doing hair."  (Chris)

"Why is she my daughter, when she acts up?  She only acts like that when she is with you." (Kara)

"We were in church.  I thought it was best to let it play out.  (Chris)

"Honey, if you stop letting it play out, she will stop doing it." (Kara)

"I'm sorry honey.  I lost track of time."  (Vanessa)

"Well it's nice of you to grace us with your presence." (Keith)

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"Mommy, can I ride with Aunt Toni?" (Jessica)

"That's fine with me.  Toni, is that okay with you?" (Sylvia)

"Yes. That's fine." (Toni)

"Do you need help with her?"  (Darren)

"No.  She's not sleep.  She's just pretending.  Too much excitement.  She's afraid she will miss something if she goes to sleep."  (China) 

"Mommy, can I ride up front because it's going to be too crowded back here."  (Zahara)

"The cops will get me if I let you ride up front."  (Toni)

"Really?  Why?"  (Zahara)

"They say you are too small to ride up front.  Let's let Jessica ride up front.  After all she is our guest."  (Toni)

"Bye Daddy."  (Jessica)

"Bye honey.  I'll miss you."  (Dad)

"Da-ad, I'm going to see you when we get there."  (Jessica)

"I'll still miss you."  (Dad)

"Oh, Daddy.  Bye." (Jessica)

Joseph is peering out the window into the Taylor car.

(This was another unposed shot.  I tell you these dolls do the strangest things at times.  I just threw him in the back, while I got Olivia seated.  When I looked back, this is how I found him.)

'I think I have a couple of admirers."  (David)

"Yes, only in your head.  You were always thinking that someone was checking you out.  I thought you were over that phase.  Newsflash, you are not all of that, big brother."  (Olivia)

"I'm just saying, you can be very inconsiderate at times.  If you know we are waiting out here, why would you stay there talking."  (Keith)

"Honey, I've apologized.  It's over.  We are not going to ruin a wonderful day over this.  Come here."  (Vanessa) 

(Yes, we kiss in front of the kids.  Don't judge.)

"Do you forgive me?"  (Vanessa)

"Well, since you put it that way."  (Keith) 

"Daddy, can you come back here with me?" (Taylor)

"Taylor, we are going to be there in about five minutes.  Okay?" (China)

Next up....Hotel Monaco!