Posted on 05/08/2008 5:40:10 PM PDT by snugs
Today the President travelled to his ranch in Crawford for the weekend where his daughter Jenna's wedding will take place on Saturday.
The local shops in Crawford have banners congratulating the couple and also many of them are selling unofficial souvenirs of the wedding.
I heard Katie Couric on CBS news tonight say that the White House will release a couple of photos of the wedding on Sunday.
Pray for President Bush -- Day 2793
Today the Vice President made remarks at the Philadelphia Financial Center, which disburses payments on behalf of federal agencies, in Philadelphia.
Today Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Michael Mullen took part in a press briefing at the Pentagon.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Mother's Day, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
On Mother's Day, we honor the grace, wisdom, and strength of our mothers, and we celebrate the special bonds shared between mothers and their children.
Mothers work tirelessly to help their children build healthy and successful lives. Through their positive examples and countless acts of kindness, mothers teach the values of generosity and compassion and the importance of family and community. As President Ronald Reagan said, "From our mothers, we first learn about values and caring and the difference between right and wrong." By providing a nurturing environment where their children can grow in confidence and character, mothers lay the foundation for the next generation of Americans to realize their full potential.
Our Nation is grateful for the sacrifices mothers make every day and for the unconditional love they give their children. We are especially thankful for the mothers who support their sons and daughters serving in our Armed Forces and for the mothers who bring honor to the uniform of the United States by defending our freedom at home and abroad.
Every child blessed with a mother's love has been given one of life's great gifts. On this Mother's Day, we recognize the extraordinary contributions America's mothers make to their children, their families, and our country.
To honor mothers, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914, as amended (38 Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday in May each year as "Mother's Day" and has requested the President to call for its appropriate observance. May God bless mothers across America on this special day and throughout the year.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 11, 2008, as Mother's Day. I encourage all Americans to show their gratitude and love to mothers for making a difference in the lives of their children, families, and communities. I call upon citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President Bush demonstrates his walk down the aisle as he departs Andrews Air Force Base for his daughter's wedding ceremony this weekend at his Central Texas ranch, May 8, 2008
Hi.
Have you seen the article which has all types of souvenirs of the wedding out in Crawford? Some are cute.
Big weekend, eh?
Hi, snugs.
President Bush waves as he walks to his helicopter Marine One, Thursday, May 8, 2008, as he leaves the White House
President Bush waves from his helicopter Marine One, Thursday, May 8, 2008, as he leaves the White House for the weekend at his ranch in Crawford and for his daughter Jenna's wedding.
President Bush waves as he boards Air Force One at Andrews AFB, Md., Thursday, May 8, 2008. Escorting the President is Col. Eric A. Snadecki, Vice Commander, 316th Wing.
President Bush gives a thumbs up after hearing a reporter ask if he was excited, as he boards Air Force One at Andrews AFB, Md., Thursday, May 8, 2008. He was leaving for Crawford, Texas for the wedding of his daughter Jenna Bush.
President Bush waves from Air Force One before his departure at Andrews Air Force Base, in Maryland on Thursday, May 8, 2008.He was leaving for Crawford, Texas for the wedding of his daughter Jenna Bush
Marvin Bush, the brother of U.S. President George W. Bush, arrives in Waco aboard Air Force One for the wedding ceremony of Jenna Bush at Bush's Central Texas ranch in Crawford, May 8, 2008.
Margaret Bush (L), the sister-in-law of U.S. President George W. Bush, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Joe Hagin arrive in Waco aboard Air Force One for the wedding ceremony of Jenna Bush at Bush's Central Texas ranch in Crawford, May 8, 2008
He’s sure looking perky these days! I just know he’s gonna cry when he walks down the ‘aisle’ with Jenna.
Vice President Dick Cheney makes remarks at the Philadelphia Financial Center, which disburses payments on behalf of federal agencies, in Philadelphia, Thursday, May 8, 2008. The Vice President delivered a 10-minute speech Thursday to about 100 workers at a Northeast Philadelphia facility that prints the economic stimulus checks. He said everyone is paying more these days, whether it's for gas or to put food on the table, so the checks especially come in handy now.
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Adm. Mike Mullen speak with members of the press, during a press conference at the Pentagon, May 8, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie Cullen
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, talks with reporters as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Michael Mullen, looks on during a news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, May 8, 2008 in Washington.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates talks with reporters during a news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, May 8, 2008 in Washington
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, listens to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Michael Mullen during a news conference at the Pentagon, Thursday, May 8, 2008 in Washington.
Jamie Burgess, manager of the Red Bull Gift and Gallery, hangs a banner congratulating the upcoming marriage of Jenna Bush and Henry Hager in Crawford, TexasThursday, May 8, 2008.
Souvenir sugar holders and buttons of the upcoming Jenna Bush and Henry Hager wedding are on display in the Red Bull Gift and Gallery in Crawford, Thursday, May 8, 2008.
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Souvenir leather drink coasters and keychains of the upcoming Jenna Bush and Henry Hager wedding are on display in the Red Bull Gift and Gallery in Crawford, Texas, Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Souvenirs of the upcoming Jenna Bush and Henry Hager wedding are on display in the Yellow Rose Gift Shop in Crawford, Texas, Thursday, May 8, 2008, where the wedding will take place Saturday at the Bush ranch.
Souvenir coffee mugs celebrating the wedding of first daughter, Jenna Bush and Henry Hager are for sale in Crawford, Texas, May 8, 2008.
Ornaments celebrating the wedding of U.S. President George W. Bush's first daughter, Jenna Bush, and Henry Hager are for sale in Crawford, Texas, May 8, 2008.
Christmas tree ornaments celebrating the wedding of first daughter, Jenna Bush and Henry Hager are for sale in Crawford, Texas, May 8, 2008
I wonder how many those babies going end up in E-bay soon
Come think of it I wonder if Dick Cheney had “one of those man to man talk” with clean his shotgun said if you hurt Jenna you see what I did to my best friend
I can't wait for the photos from the wedding, even it it's only 2.
I bet Jenna is going to be a gorgeous bride
Boghosian
President George W. Bush smiles as he walks across the South Lawn to Marine One Thursday, May 8, 2008, en route to Andrews Air Force Base before continuing on to the Bush Ranch where he and Mrs. Laura Bush will celebrate the wedding of their daughter, Jenna, Saturday. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush practices his walk down the aisle with daughter Jenna as he moves across the South Lawn Thursday, May 8, 2008, for a Marine One departure en route to Andrews Air Force Base continuing on to Texas, where he and Mrs. Laura Bush will celebrate the wedding of Jenna and fiance Henry Hager. White House photo by Joyce N.
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses employees of the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center Thursday, May 8, 2008, following a tour of the facility in Philadelphia. "It's a great day for the American people," said the Vice President. "Well over seven million Americans have already received their rebates by electronic deposit. And starting today, at this facility, the checks will start printing at the rate of a thousand every minute...the President and I appreciate all the hard work that you put in to make it possible." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney examines an economic stimulus check Thursday, May 8, 2008, while on a tour of the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center with Director Betty Belinsky in Philadelphia. From May through July the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center will print over 42 million checks for disbursement to U.S. citizens as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. White House photo by David Bohrer
Marking the first day of mass production of economic stimulus checks, Vice President Dick Cheney tours the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center with Director Betty Belinsky, Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Philadelphia. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney tours the Philadelphia Regional Financial Center with Director Betty Belinsky Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Philadelphia. The center will print 12 million checks this month for disbursement to U.S. citizens as part of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. White House photo by David Bohrer
SNUGS!
Things are sure getting exciting at the Prairie Ranch with all the relatives arriving. I wonder where they’ll all be staying.
Thanks to you my dear Eleanor for your efforts & steadfast commitment to US & to “our mutual cause” of democracy & conservative life
I believe GWB will be VERY nervous as he escorts his precious daughter “down the aisle”.. whatever that is at the prairie chapel.
More nervous than meeting with heads of state etc.
The other is is PASSION/WORK
the wedding is his PASSION/LIFE
Happy Birthday to your Dad.
Thank you very much - sorry I dissapeared last night but with it being dad’s birthday I had not had my usual nap so I decided to post the dose and catch up with the pings and toasters tomorrow now today.
I will do this soon after I get home and have lunch - catch you all soon
Congratulations on your toaster win - how are things with you and your grand daughter.
Not sure if I saw the same article as you but I did not find quite a lot of photos of the items some of which were not as tacky as those that Daisy found last weekend. No doubt there were still plenty of the tacky ones but it was nice to see some of the better ones as well.
I bet like most fathers he is still nervous even though he is the President and also please and sad that his daughter is all grown up and making a life for herself.
I bet he will and yes he does look happy and as you say perky probably because he know the end is in sight. Sad I expect to as an era of his life comes to an end I am sure the VP feels similar as well.
I am sure she will they said on the US news on CBS last night that there would be 14 bridesmaids and Barbra I think they called it maid of honour which I assume is the same as what we call chief bridesmaid in Britain. We have a Matron on honour which is basically a bridesmaid often a senior one but indicates she is married.
Thanks for posting those photos they were not up when I was posting the dose.
Such as natural one
I believe they have a few log cabins on the site but not to cater for all the wedding guests but probably enough for close family.
Others I suppose will have to stay in the nearest large town which no doubt some Texas freepers can tell us where that would likely be.
Very true comments Dolly I am sure in many ways he will be more nervous and maybe a little sad tomorrow than in his whole life despite what he may say afterwards often fathers hide that from their children especially daughters so that they do not spoil their big day and make them even more nervous.
Waco (east) is the nearest sizable town.
Another more distant is Temple-Killeen-Belton (south) (3 towns close together).
Still more distant but very large is Austin (south).
To the north/northeast you have the Dallas-Fort Worth “Metroplex” which is rather far in miles but good, convenient transportation.
Mixed emotions for sure, snugs.
But I’ve thought for some time now that THIS is a man in search of a grandchild...
The VP has five.
Imagine George with even ONE...
He will be delirious...
Liz's first 4
The fifth one who is named Richard after the VP 
Mary's son
I sure hope that they'll allow some pictures to be released to the press. I'd love to see Jenna and Barbara's dresses, and those of the House Party.
Oh, and tell your Daddy, “Happy Belated Birthday”!
Sorry...was thinking Liz had 3 girls then a boy. Must have been 4 girls then a boy.
Sorry...was thinking Liz had 3 girls then a boy. Must have been 4 girls then a boy.
More details from Deputy Press Secretary Gordon Johndroe in his press gaggle today at the ranch.
Q On the wedding -- I'll be the one to ask -- is there any consideration you're giving to releasing a photo on Saturday, as opposed to Sunday, for your friends in the press? (Laughter.)Mr. Johndroe: No, I think right now the plan is to release some photos on Sunday from the wedding, and I think that's where things will stand. It's a -- it really is -- it's a private ceremony. It's an exciting time for the Bush family. They're all beginning to converge here in Texas and in Crawford, and I know the President and Mrs. Bush are really looking forward to this weekend.
Q Are they going to buy any memorabilia because they have sold out of mouse pads. (Laughter.)
Mr. Johndroe: I'm not aware that he has. I know that the President and Mrs. Bush have a lot of pictures of Jenna and Henry, so I'm not sure they need to buy any of the mugs or mouse pads.
Q Will there be a rehearsal dinner, Gordon?
Mr. Johndroe: There will be a rehearsal dinner tonight.
Q At the ranch?
Mr. Johndroe: I don't have any additional details on it.
Q What is the President doing today?
Mr. Johndroe: What is the President doing today? The President had his normal intelligence briefing this morning and then did a little work on the ranch. And I think the rest of the day he'll be spending some time with family, resting up for the weekend and just getting ready for the big event tomorrow night.
Q What about the dance, does he have the first dance thing?
Mr. Johndroe: Does he have the first dance? I don't know. Let's wait to hear how the ceremony went.
Q Do you know what he's going to wear? Does he wear a tux?
Mr. Johndroe: I'm not sure what the attire for the wedding is, but we'll look into that for you.
Q How about the menu?
Mr. Johndroe: The menu? I'm not aware of that either, but we'll look into that, too. Hopefully we'll be able to provide some more details in the coming days.
Q Honeymoon? You know, future plans? (Laughter.)
Mr. Johndroe: Sure. I understand that there is a lot of interest in the wedding this weekend. As we've said, it really is a private event for the Bush family and the Hager family. They're all very excited about it. We will try and provide you additional information. I doubt there's more information coming today -- perhaps some tomorrow and then on Sunday, obviously, with the photos.
Q Who's here, Gordon?
Q Are the bride and groom here yet?
Mr. Johndroe: I don't know the specific schedules. I'm --
Q Is 41 and Barbara here?
Mr. Johndroe: They are on their way to the ranch.
Q But you don't know where Jenna is?
Mr. Johndroe: I do not know where she is at the moment -- probably somewhere in Texas, is my guess, not too far away. But you can just expect over the next few hours that all sorts of family members, if they're not already here or on their way here -- the President's brothers, sister, their families -- Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Bush's mother, is here. So it's a big family, they're all here, or they are on their way here. And they're all looking forward to a really good time.
Q Do you know any of the logistics of the guests? Are the guests flying into some central location, and does the Secret Service takes them to the ranch, what?
Mr. Johndroe: I don't know most of the information about the logistics and what I do know I will decline to comment. (Laughter.)
Happy Birthday to your dad, Snugs :)
Hello.
Kate
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Philip
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Mary's son is called Samuel
Good grief! You’d think after the spokesman said he didn’t have any information, they’d stop asking. I guess they each want the camera to catch them asking the question so they’ll be able to have their faces on their network’s evening news.
TINY CRAWFORD PLAYS SUPPORTING ROLE FOR JENNA BUSH WEDDING
By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Writer
CRAWFORD, Texas - So close and yet so far: Tiny Crawford is sort of like a bridesmaid at arm’s length from Jenna Bush’s wedding Saturday
Read the entire article here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080509/ap_on_go_pr_wh/jenna_bush_wedding;_ylt=As.a7iGK9K6H2C6J5jWIpVMD5gcF
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A NOT SO WHITE HOUSE WEDDING
An almost snark free video preview of the wedding here: [14th video from top]
http://news.yahoo.com/video/2461
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LOTS OF WEDDING NEWS HERE:
http://www.wacotrib.com/search/content/news/jenna_bush_wedding/index.html
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