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“Most beautiful and scariest. When Birdtha got out… the look of terror on Levi’s face as he chased her, I tried not to laugh, but I think the champagne came out my nose in front of God and everybody,” Grace added.
The reception was wrapping up, but we still had some music and food going. The wedding itself had been a bit of a blur. We had decided to have it at our sanctuary and include as many of the animals as possible, which was a comedy of errors, and made sure our wedding was one no one would soon forget.
Emilia was getting fussy in Levi’s arms, so he put her down next to her brother. She looked at him and offered a big grin and started wiggling along with him.
It was past their bedtime, but there was so much excitement and cake and everything, they were still wide awake. Another reason we had chosen to get married at home was that it made it easy to just pick up the kids and put them to bed, no driving home, nothing like that.
“So where are you going on your honeymoon?” Irene asked. “Levi said it was a surprise and wouldn’t even tell me.”
“I don’t even know. I don’t think we planned anything yet,” I said with a laugh. “We have the babies and the reserve and everything.”
“Come on, you have to have a honeymoon. Even a weekend away in Denver or something.”
I shrugged. I really didn’t stress about it. The wedding was just a small, family affair. Don’t get me wrong, it was perfect - the absolute dream wedding for me, someone who never wanted a large or expensive affair.
“Well… we’re doing more than just going to Denver. Anna just doesn’t know it yet.”
“I don’t?”
“It’s a wedding gift, actually.”
“Do grooms typically give gifts to the bride? I’m totally new at this whole wedding etiquette thing.”
“I don’t know, but this groom does,” Levi pulled out his phone and a second later, held it up for me to see an e-mail confirmation.
“Your trip to Tanzania and Kenya has been booked,” I read aloud. “Holy crap, really?” I continued reading. This wasn’t just a trip where we went and spent a few nights in a hotel. He went all out. “You booked us at Giraffe Manor?”
“What’s Giraffe Manor?” Grace asked.
“Whatever it is, it sounds adorable.”
“It’s a giraffe sanctuary where they literally stick their heads in the windows. You eat breakfast and a giraffe can join you, and you can feed them and pet them and oh my God, I never thought I would be able to go!”
He’d booked safaris. Everything. He’d gone all out and didn’t spare a single expense.
“This is literally the vacation of a lifetime,” I said, still in shock. “But the kids, what about them?”
“They can come along,” he said. “I booked tickets for them as well as some kid-friendly activities. But for things they can’t join us on, well, I have some good news there too….”
“What is it?”
“Emily and Grace are joining us and helping to watch the kids. The guys will be on duty with their little ones here.”
“Wait, seriously? They agreed to this?” My sisters smirked at me, all smug-like. “Hey, what happened to no secrets between us?”
“This was a surprise. It’s different. Are you okay with us coming? I promise we’ll keep to ourselves and leave you two lovebirds alone.”
“Am I okay with it? I’m ecstatic! I love it!”
I hugged my sisters before turning to Levi and kissing him. “Thank you,” I said, tears streaming down my cheeks. “Thank you for making me the happiest woman on earth.”
Our first family trip was planned, and I knew there’d be more where that came from. Levi and I had the same interests, and we had a lot of love and support. Staying in Sunville had been the absolute best decision for me. Who knew I could have it all?
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Four Years Later
