Happy Anniversary!

This is the sixth anniversary of the marriage of our daughter Brannon and our son-in-law John Carlin. It was a lovely day from start to finish. We love our son in law and treasure our excursions to California these last six years. AND we are so blessed by the three granddaughters he and Brannon have given us.

John and his dad built a platform for the ceremony in the beautiful yard of their friends Bobby and Sue. 

This is the path that I would walk with Brannon as the ceremony began.

We didn't know when we met John's parents that they would become dear friends.

John's grandmother, Irmgard Huzel, is fascinating woman with an intriguing life story. 

The yard is all ready.

The harpist will play.

We are so glad that a few folks made it across the country to represent our side of the family. Sue and Charlie Ann are Sheila's first cousins. We lost Charlie Ann only a year or two later.

Three of Brannon's friends from childhood flew in: Carlyn Riechel, Rachel Craw, and Renee Hickman.

The service is about to begin. Julie will preside...

I took this picture of Brannon just before I walked her down the path to "give her away". 

Brannon with one of the little girls she has nannied.

Brannon with her new nephew Mack.

The evening turned chilly.