Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Six Months Ago Today...

I married my best friend. The past six months have been an incredible journey of learning more about the Lord, Ryan and marriage. I am thankful for every moment and look forward to the rest of our lives. Thank you Lord for giving me such a sweet husband who loves me in such a sacrificial way, that it helps me to only understand your love for me more. Ryan, I love you more every day and I am so glad I get to spend the rest of my life with you!

In honor of us being married for 6 months, I thought I would continue the wedding recaps (I never finished them!). So, here are some of our portraits from the day.My wonderful house party: On the left is my cousin Kayla and on the right my good friend, Valerie. These girls were such servants and I felt incredibly blessed by them.My fabulous bridesmaids: From the left is Claire, Kimie, me, Kara and Courtney. These girls have been incredible friends to me over the years and I was so thankful for their help, support and love. I love each of them dearly!Our good friend Kristy and her daughter Anna, our flower girl. Isn't she precious!Me and the fellas.My parents and I. I am so blessed to have such wonderful parents who have taught me about the Lord, marriage and life. I love them both very much!My brothers and I had some fun before the ceremony: Kalen is on the left and Michael is on the right. I couldn't ask for better brothers.They were making me laugh a ton.And then Michael and I look at each other to give the, "Oh my goodness I am getting married!" face.We needed a serious one.My family and I before the ceremony.My husband is so cute!Ryan and his guys. From left is Ryan's brother Mark, my brother Kalen, Ryan, Ryan's uncle Kenny, Ryan's dad Mark, Ryan's cousin Christian and Ryan's nephew, little Jaxon.
Ryan hanging with the ladies.Ryan and his parents. I am so thankful to have them as in-laws!Ryan and his siblings: From left is Ryan's sister-in-law Marie, Ryan's brother Mark, Ryan, Ryan's sister Melanie, Ryan's brother-in-law Jared, Ryan's sister Salena and Ryan's nephew Jaxon in the front.Ryan with his parents and siblings.Ryan and right after the ceremony with our pastor Jason. We were so happy!Us with the bridal party right after the ceremony.Us with my wonderful parents after the ceremony.Us with my fabulous brothers after the ceremony.Us with my family.Us with my extended family.
Us with Ryan's parents after the ceremony.And us with Ryan's siblings after the ceremony.Us with Ryan's family.Us with Ryan's extended family after the ceremony.Us with our scripture readers. On the left, Claudia read Ephesians 3:16-19 in Spanish and Michael read it in English. I loved that we were able to incorporate Ryan's Hispanic background into the ceremony.Us with our special music singers. On the left, Tara sang How Deep the Father's Love for Us and on the right, Cavanaugh sang Before the Throne of God. It was beautiful!And then we were alone :)We snuck away for a little bit.
I am reminded when I look at all the pictures what a special, memorable and joyful day our wedding was. Ryan, thank you for such a fantastic beginning to our lives together. I love you!

1 comments:

  1. love it :) I love looking back at my wedding pictures too :)

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