The sun shone bright in the blue Wyoming sky. Blooming patches of wildflowers rimmed the large yard. The linen-clad tables had each been adorned with bouquets of sunflowers. For an outdoor event, it felt surprisingly elegant. “I thought everyone would be dressed a little more casual.” Mary Karen glanced down at her blue chambray skirt and scoop-necked lace top, and then back at her friends. Her sister-in-law, July Wahl, wore a darling tropical-print dress while her friend Lexi Delacorte’s cherry-red one-shoulder maternity dress managed to look stylish and comfortable at the same time. “You look so cute,” July said. “I love what you did with your hair.” Mary Karen smiled wryly. “You mean…wash it?” “Shut up.” July gave her a little shove. “I’m talking about pulling it back from your face in those cute little clips.” “I love the look, too,” Lexi said. “And, just so you know, we’re super jealous of your flat stomach.” “It’s hard to be sexy with your belly out in front.”
