Ceremony Continued

Cesha sang a song that we remember from when we were children. I have always loved what it says and asked her to sing it as my words to Ron. I have long wanted a man that I could say those things to and Ron is the perfect one to make those promises to. Our pianist didn't come until the ceremony was ready to start so Cesha got stuck doing the song acapella. If it had been any other soloist I might have worried but I know my Sis can really belt it out and she did a wonderful job even without the benefit of an accompaniest. Thank you Sis.


Our vows were adapted from some vows written for another couple who are friends of mine. As I sat in their wedding two weeks before ours I couldn't help but think that their vows were perfect. I read them to Ron and he said they were just right, Ron and I had tried to write some but weren't getting very far, so we put the list of things we knew we wanted to say into the middle of the vows that our friends used. Ron was emotional reading them and said later that he was very overwhelmed with "This is really happening" thoughts.


There is supposed to be another video here and I will try to keep uploading it but it is long and it seems to not want to take it. The song, rings, and vows are on that video so it is most of the ceremony, I will get it up as soon as I can.

Since Ron and I planned our wedding in Red, White, and Blue in honor of Ron's independence and also because they were Ron's favorite colors, we decided to have fireworks go off when we kissed. I thought it sounded like a nice idea but when it happened it was so perfect. Then when we watched it again it was even better. The recessional looks fine on the video but it seemed to be almost slowmotion to me when we were there. I wanted to run and jump up and down. I was so happy I could barely contain myself!

Next post the reception.

I think there is hope to get them all up before the end of next week. I have been surprised how many times this upload wizard closes in the middle of an upload or gives an error message. If anyone knows of an easier way I would certainly be interested in learning it. I love the little video clips everyone has on their blogs it is so much more fun than just reading. If this is what you all go through then I have even more appreciation for the videos you include.

Pam

More Wedding Video

Here is the Women's Processional led by my sister Alicia (Cesha) Wells and the other bridesmaids are Lynn Wunische, Kathy Brock, and Karen Murphy. The Flower girl Celeste Hunter and the Ringbearer is Lucas Murphy. My son Ian is walking me down the aisle. He was so serious about it but very thrilled to be so important to my special day. I was certainly proud of him.

We loved it that Bishop Kelly shared a part of our story with everyone. When we listen to it again it makes us realize just how amazing our meeting really was. Only God Himself could come up with something so perfect!

Bishop Kelly had some really great things to say about the meaning of marriage. Ron and I especially liked the part where he lists the "duties" of the husband and wife and we made a copy of this part for our poster that hangs on our bedroom wall.

Wedding Video

Here is the video from our special day. I have been having some trouble with the uploading so I will try to put it in several posts. I think the video may be making the posts too heavy for publishing.

Here is a quick video of our entry table and some of the guests and a picture of the gifts table.

My boy Ian seating the mothers, and the Men enter. Isn't Ron so very handsome in a white tux?!!!

Next post Women's processional and ceremony. I will put them in tomorrow it is getting late and the boy goes to school at 7 in the morning.

Bye for now,

Pam

Congrats Rodney and Lauren

We want to wish you all the joy you could possibly know as you start out on life's journey together. Some advice: Talk about everything, and never go to bed with anger or frustration festering.
Your reception was beautiful and fun. We had a really nice time and it brought back many happy memories especially getting to dance together. Thanks for giving us that opportunity to reminisce.
This family is so wonderful! I enjoyed seeing so many little ones Celeste, Javen, Ethan, Eddie, Savannah, and of course little KayLynn. I got to carry Kay Lynn around for a while and she went to sleep while we danced to the swing music, that is a memory I will keep for a long time. Thanks Cavin and Sarah for sharing your little treasure with me.
I also enjoyed meeting Michael and Naomi, and the other Pamela Jean in the family, as well as several other friends of the family who all seemed very friendly and welcoming. I love being in this family and you are all a wonderful part of my new life with Ron, I thank you very much for that.
Pam

1 month milestone

It was so nice to have today be a comfortable day together. We wished each other happy one month anniversary and then went on about our day. We had such a nice time. Went out for breakfast, then did a little shopping. We talked about working together on the Mary Kay job so that Ron can be involved in the things that I am doing, then we came home and played on the computer all evening.

We joked a bit about still being in love a month later but things are so solid between us now that I told him I wasn't even worried about that anymore. He shows his love so well and so often that I am feeling really secure.

Not much else going on but life is good.
Pam

Ok I take that back

Tried to pick just the best pics and put the story together in a post but it didn't work. Even the shortest set of pics is 65 pictures. Too many for a single post so I think the best thing is to move on and post about life now.

Which is wonderful by the way. We are finally starting to feel at home in our house with our stuff unpacked and things put where we want them.
Ron is daily reminding me what a wonderful man he is with his loving words and actions.
Mom is still here but has decided (I think) to move over to Forest Grove area after all. I am sad to not have her near but it might be best for her. She is not used to the big city and gets very stressed around too many people.
Ian started school and is doing well. Sixth grade seems to be going much better for him than it did for me. I am thankful. He is learning division finally and seems to be catching on quickly.
Ron and I are planning (tentatively for now) to have a sort of open house party near the end of September or first of October. It would be a drop in and out party because we don't have room for every one at once but we want to share our new place and visit with friends and family.
I thought at the same time it might be a chance to have a Holiday Collection Preview of the new Mary Kay line of Holiday products. I went to a Collection Preview last night and the new stuff is so wonderful. I am very excited about it!
Tonight Ron finished some sorting and we had a nice visit while mom watched the Mariners get stomped. I started on a crocheted baby blanket for the shriners hospital gifts that the relief society are planning to give soon. It is so much fun to sit and crochet and work on projects like this. It has been a very long time since I did something like that just for fun and to give away.
Anyway, life is good! Thank you God and Ron
Pam