Monday, July 27, 2009

Vow Renewal and Ava's Dedication


Two weekends ago, on the 19th, Kristi and I threw a little party to celebrate a bunch of things:

  • Kristi and I have been friends for 18 years.
  • We've been married for 10 years.
  • We now have a beautiful daughter, Ava, that we dedicated to God.

But the party ended up being a celebration of something else that we hadn't intended; something that, it turns out, is just as valuable and precious and the list above. It was a celebration of our friends and family.

  • Andi took it upon herself to spend untold hours coordinating the preparation of the event, and also worked her magic baking scones and cupcakes.
  • Nick gave us the best part of a day building a large cross for our centerpiece.
  • Taylor brought his camera equipment and took amazing pictures of the event.
  • Jan saved material from Kristi's wedding dress for 10 years, and with it made a beautiful christening dress for Ava.
  • My Dad lent us his truck to pick up the chairs and tables.
  • Ray, Lewis and Devon helped load the chairs and tables into the truck.
  • Roger returned the chairs and tables for us on Monday morning.
  • My Mom made hors d'oeuvres for the spread.
  • Karyn and Megan took turns wrangling Ava so Kristi and I could stand up for the ceremony.
  • Rick brought sound equipment so we could have music and everyone could hear.
  • Mark brought his camera and filmed the ceremony.
  • Dave flew in from Michigan to officiate.
  • And so many people drove hours from Lynnwood, Spokane, and elsewhere to support us.

What an amazing tapestry of love and helpfulness; what a testament to the value of relationships! Thank you, everyone, who came and helped and supported us, and who continue support us each day! You are our true treasure.

2 comments:

  1. What a nice post for a beautiful ceremony. Thanks to you and Kristy for sharing Ava with all of us.

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  2. The post and the pictures are beautiful, Brian. Of course, you and Kristi and Ava are beautiful inside and out so I wouldn't expect anything else.

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