As requested by my twin, I added MANY photos to illustrate the story of my wedding day.
It is a bit blurry- I gave Gabe a huge hug
for the master pieces she created.
Again, it is blurry, but still you can see my joy.
The rehersal was under way...
We started with the tiki torches.
Here is the most faithful prayer warrior.
Ever.
Hands down.
Sonja took James' place...
James was just told where to go minutes
before the wedding actually started.
The babies splashed and waded in the bay.
Gabe was the hardest working woman
in the wedding.
She made it so relaxing for
the rest of us.
Carolyn and Erin actually dugged up
sand to cover up the stones.
This is one of the better pictures that show all of us
giving directions,
talking,
bickering
and figuring out things.
It turned out quite well.
I wasn't kidding when I said we piled into cars.
My beloved family
in the
fun waves
Mormor and Papa took care of the wee ones
while everyone else frolicked in the waves.
See...
here is Sonja,
telling me to get going.
What did I tell you about Gabe?
The lovely purple orchids.
I was pampered,
beautified,
and fed.
I adore this man.
We have unbiased
silly
joy
together.
My cup overflowth with love for this man...
The two loveies
that made my day
flow with ease.
I
LOVE
my
family
to
pieces.
His parents were
able to come out
due to the
marvelous generosity
of friends.
Matthew LOVES
the fact
that he now has
two
brothers.
The ladies of the family
As you can tell,
we adore her.
The next three pictures
puts a smile
on my face
every time
I see them.
Last minute touches
Getting laced up
It was special
that he
wore his blues.
Moments before
the walk down the aisle
on Daddy's arm
The two beautiful
ladies
that I have the
HONOR
to call
my
sisters
This what I saw
at the end of the aisle.
I loved that these people all were standing
and forming my aisle...
these people
who are
SO
near and dear
to my heart.
Giving me up...
My dad is quite handsome.
I love this picture...
the lovely ceremony in the
simply beautiful
cove.
This is lovely.
My little "duh" moment
It is that
kiss...
the kind
that seals
a sacred
promise.
And for the first time,
May I present to you-
Mr. and Mrs. James Yon!
Hugs
all
around
Family pictures
I am
SO
VERY
glad that
I was able
to surpise James
with these two guys...
the brothers of his heart.
My favorite
The warriors
that fight
side by side
with James
My heart swells with love
at the sight of my family.
The two cousins were the baby sitters...
just so the parents can participate
in my wedding.
The two sisters...
they stood up with me.
Oh! What love comes out of me...
The next few pictures....
I haven't mention how the day ended....
After all, we did get married on New Year's eve.
So we watched the ball drop in New York City- four hours ahead of the Hawaii time.
Then we went out....
for a little celebration. A celebration of love and a celebration of the New Year.
A quick picture before
the ball dropped
in NYC.
We headed downtown- Waikiki...
there were all sorts of entertainment.
We went to the Cheese Cake Factory.
They gave us a
yummy
melt in your mouth
cheesecake
with a candle
nestled in whipped cream.
We blew it out with wishes for the bright future
and
served each other
the traditional first bites.
At midnight, the island was alive
with fireworks,
cheers,
and good wishes
for the
New Year.
Wow...
It is the end of the beginning.
Now... let's hang on for the rollercoster ride called life.
I am going to be in the front seat.
Arms up in the air
and hollering with joy.
Care to join me?
My joy is getting comments from people that enjoy my writings.
