My father, who is 78, married Anny, who is 79, in November. It was a tiny wedding on short notice, with only the pastor, one grandson, and a church member in attendance. Since they had originally planned their wedding for February, they decided to have a public affirmation of their marriage at church in the Sunday service, and then celebrate with family. I flew up last week to join the festivities.
I was designated as the event photographer, so these are my photos of the day!
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| My brother John, sister Barb, me, and our dad Phil (before I changed my clothes) |
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| Barb and her husband David |
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| My daughter Naomi's birthday was on Sunday! |
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| Anny's daughter Maike, Anny, son-in-law Erwin, and granddaughter Carla |
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| Off to the church! |
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| The happy newlyweds, reaffirming their vows |
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| Carla sang "Ave Maria" accompanied by my brother John |
After the service, we had a celebration lunch at Hunan Manor.
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| My big brother and I |
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| Anny's granddaughters, Carla and Kathi |
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| Maike (Anny's daughter) is on the right, and her mother-in-law Edith is on the left. Anny's son Karl Ludwig lives in Germany, and her daughter Birgit lives in Bolivia. |
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| Maike's husband Erwin and Kathi's husband Evan |
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| My little Melody |
After lunch, we had a reception at Dad and Anny's house.
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| Edith and Anny have been close friends for 50 years, ever since their children (who are married to each other) were elementary students in Bolivia. |
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| Edith is married to Max, who is from the Netherlands and has worked all over the world. (I wish I could have heard his fascinating stories at lunch.) |
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| Barb bought the flowers for Anny and corsage for my dad |
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| Vintage crystal vase with tiny bubbles in the water |
It was a truly lovely day and I enjoyed getting to know Anny's family!
You may also wish to see my last photo post on the Clara Barton house.
Grace and peace,
Virginia Knowles
www.VirginiaKnowles.blogspot.com
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