I spend the next two hours being pampered. In the bridal suite I’m joined by my mom, Hope is in her bassinet, Kalia and Aradia in her bassinet, Arabella and Sebastian, Fiona and to my surprise Skylar arrives. I’m feeding hope her bottle while Kalia finishes my hair before turning me toward the mirror and I hardly recognize myself. “Oh wow is that me?” I ask standing up making sure Hopes ok and looking at my reflection. My makeup is all brown tones making my green eyes stand out. My hair is pulled back and my reddish brown curls cascade down my back. My Noni’s combs are in each side and I smile since I know she wore them on her wedding day just as my mom did. “Sweetheart I was hoping you’d consider wearing the dress I wore.” My mom says and I turn to her smiling. “I was hoping you’d br

