A New Chapter

We got the pictures from our photographer  Elizabeth Heikoop and since a lot of you were unable to make it to the wedding - thought you'd like to see some of the highlights! The  Schmuck Truck  a food truck based out of Kitchener, ON catered the rehearsal dinner, and it was super yummy!  My dear grandfather who had just been released from the hospital - so thankful he could be there!  Nelly and Liz - two very special people who put a lot of energy into  making my sisters big day a whole lot of fun!  Micah with his supper - a cheeseburger - go figure:) people! kinda really liked this picture, so I kinda had to include it! Rehearsal dinner fell on Chris' birthday - so there was birthday cake! The videographer (Trevor - family friend) and Daniel taking time to smell the flowers! Mom with his new son-in-law lovely Faith The ring bearers Seriously what a nut:) Not sure about the story behind this one!...

 I am becoming worse and worse at taking pictures at these family things... not quite sure why, just don't think of it anymore... until after the fact! So this is our family... was a wonderful thanksgiving - one to remember all the Lord's faithfulness over the past year and to remember all that He has done for us! Jenelle, Chris, and Aaron were all gone for thanksgiving this year and dearly missed. We did our thanksgiving dinner on Sunday as usual - so after church we came home, had some snacks, while we waited for everything to heat up! Nice relaxing time, chatting and sharing together! After dinner we went for a walk in the bush - was such a beautiful evening - thankful for such an amazing family God has blessed me with... and how they put up with me! Couldn't ask for more! Monday was thanksgiving with Marks family - hosted by Brad and Diane:) Had a lovely dinner then a walk on a beautiful afternoon, then back to the house for an evening of games! So thankful to be...

I want to publicly thank this amazing guy for everything he did for Chris and Jenelle's big day!  He was always there... kept a smile on my face during the stressful times, and helped me see the beauty in something, even when it didn't turn out as planned:) Thanks for helping out in so many different ways - cannot even begin to write out everything you did! You were a huge blessing. Thanks Mark!

Now that life is back to "normal" and getting adjusting to the pace of life... I realized I was terribly behind in my blogging:( One of the first things to go when life get's busy. I have to admit that I didn't take too many photo's but there are some moments that I would love to share with you all!  My dear sister wrote and recorded a song for her wedding (a song to dad and Chris). I was so honored to be able to go with her to the studio and help with the mixing, etc - was fun and brought back a ton of memories! This song was played as dad gave Jenelle to Chris - "Take This Moment" was definitely a highlight of the ceremony! Some of the dessert for the wedding - the requested "Pumpkin Crunch Cheesecake" Doing a trial make-up... yes outside, and of course the day before the wedding!! Thankful for these fun moments we were able to have during the business of it all! The bride getting her nails done We all (the bridal party, ...

Jenelle and Chris wanted to take Mark and I out - and well, with the wedding coming up and 4 different peoples schedules to work out... it was difficult to get a time that it suited everyone! It finally worked and it was such a wonderful time!  Chris took us to his newly found favorite restaurant in Cambridge - ''Brilliant Kitchen''. It`s a Sushi restaurant, first time experience for Mark and I, but we both enjoyed it immensely! It`s everything you can eat - super good food, went early so it wasn't too busy, and the company - couldn't ask for better!  So thankful for the time we could spend just the four of us - special! Then it was off to the CN Tower! Mark and Chris had never been up, so we figured the present is a time like no other! Was fun - good chats all together and even though Mark and I lapped around the CN more - we did get along well, right Chris! Chris and Jenelle - the soon to be married couple:) There was a 3D film on and a simulato...

Susan a tremendous giving lady from the church here in Kitchener wanted to do a shower for Jenelle - she did a super good job at organizing it all and made it really special for my sister!  The food spread The music cupcakes - to go with the music theme!  The mothers with the bride to be in the middle  A scavenger hunt in your purse game (thanks Hannah)  Trying to fill the duties of a maid of honor...speaking of which there are some things I need to get on to! My dear mother and I - love who she adds such a sparkle and joy to my life! Thanks mom for always being there for me - through the tears and the joy! Love you so much!