When 2 Flower Girls Meet A Lion

Last weekend was an exciting and busy one for our little family. The Bees were flower girls for Hubby's cousin's wedding on Saturday, and we went to watch The Lion King musical on Sunday!

The entire wedding day was truly beautiful, and the wedding ceremony in a resplendent Catholic church was solemn but sacred. Shy Big Bee was rather nervous the night before about her role as a flower girl, and Little Bee was so eager to doll up as usual. Both of them were hopping about with zeal and anticipation when the time came in the morning to dress both of them up. Girls indeed!


The girls walking calmly into the church for the ceremony, just before the bride

True enough, I think they looked exquisite. I deliberately sourced for 2 identical dresses, and I beamed with pride and joy whenever they ambled gracefully in the church. They were joined by their young aunt Brianna, and the 3 girls were so eagerly catching up with each other - just like snowy white angels.


With young Aunt Brianna, who is only a year older than Big Bee

The ceremony rekindled the sacrosanct meaning of marriage to Hubby and I again. Years ago, before we were married, we underwent a marriage preparation course together, and even then, we were still bewildered by the many challenges of marriage and the adjustments in different stages of our relationship and life. We had undergone many upheavals and had vowed many times not to take our special relationship for granted. And as all married couples know, it is very much easier said than done, and a lot of mental and communication work is needed to seal the foundation of a happy life-long marriage.


A very precious photo with the Bees' great-grandmother!

The wedding dinner was one of the more enjoyable ones I had ever attended, with plenty of friends coming on stage to perform and sing for the couple - what a night! Even the Bees' great-grandmother sang a wonderful Cantonese hymn to the couple, bringing tears to the bride and her mum. During several moments, even the typical cynical me had tears brimming just below the surface of my usually dry eyes. Weddings never fail to strum a few strings at our hearts indeed!


Feeling a little fatigued but still dolled up for the wedding dinner :)

The Bees enjoyed themselves thoroughly - being dolled up like angels in the morning and evening, gorging on yummy food incessantly, being fussed upon by doting grandparents and other relatives, catching up with their young aunt Brianna (who is more of a friend than aunt!) and staying up way past their bedtime!


Snuggling cosily in their white furry shrugs that they love!


Big Bee spent the entire night chatting mirthfully with Brianna, who was such a great companion for her

The following day was their much-awaited The Lion King musical. Throughout the entire musical, they were entranced by the captivating songs and brilliant cast. They particularly loved the opening scene and were mesmerised by the talented younger actors. Throughout the show, they were glued to their seats, eyes wide, mouths agape, much to the amusement of Hubby and I who were busy sneaking glances at them.


With the stage backdrop of The Lion King behind them during the intermission

The end of mid-year exams. The start of carefree fun and activities. Life is looking good this part of the year indeed :)