EXHAUSTING FUN

There was a tremendous amount of thoughtfulness put into this very touching wedding.  Dad and I were so thrilled to be there.  The tent was decorated like a magical wonderland and was awesome.  Everyone look so beautiful and Stephen had special designer clothes and looked smashing.  So much work and energy and imagination made for a very impressive ceremony.

Rick arrived at our place Friday night and he and I discussed books. He was hurting with a pain in his side which I hope is now okay or he has gone to the doctor. I am reading Henri Nouven who wrote the Prodigal son and also the Wounded Healer and he says it is much easier to teach people what to do but is often hard to follow your own advice.  Which applies to us all.

Everyone was very busy doing last minute chores and Sandra looked a little stressed but beautiful. Dad and I are so proud of her. She will make a heavenly mother in-law which she has already done with Michael John and Mary. We were so pleased that Mary is looking so well after all she has been through.Mary is not up to her running best as of yet,   Michael John is bursting with energy as usual and busy with his course at college.




Theresa put up a special display which is a big picture frame and took funny pictures of us all.

She had already taken Ben and Morgan to their soccer game early in the morning.  An awesome mom who does so much with her children and is pursuing a career as a teacher's assistant.

This is Oliver who quickly posed for me before she had all her props set up. He came on his moter-bike and is a hard working young man with two jobs. He will be going back to Alberta to make some very good money there this week-end A funny story about Alberta. When dad and I left home we left the garage door side open with all those of valuables tools etc and the door to the house was open. We phoned our good friend Glen to see if he could pop over and close it and he said he would but he was in Alberta working. We managed to get hold of Rick and Chris while they were passing by so they did it for us.  We were all pleased that Chris joined in the celebration.

Shandel is very precious with amazing gifts of insight and the ability to do yoga as a real pro. Dad and I love her dearly as we do them all. I appreciate the fact she reads my blog.

Randy gave a very touching and humorous speech and did not even look nervous. It meant a lot to Shawna and Stephen as  he spoke from his heart all the words we all wanted to express.

Mikie was not able to attend as he drove miles to go to his good friends wedding where they use to live. We were able to have a visit with him as he drove all night to get home for Sunday. Another awesome young man who is very supportive of his wife and family and also his parents.

Rick enjoys the fireworks.

 

The fire works

 

Oliver with sister Theresa.

Stephen with his young sister

Cameron and Shandel with the older little one. The children adore both the boys. Cameron was looking very happy and smart. They make a unique pair, so different but so much in love.

 

The only picture I have of Mary who looked lovely in this lush lacy dress.

 

Rick and family

Shawna and her mom

The ceremony was full of wise words for Stephen and Shawna to take to heart; and their vows full of meaningful words.