The Wedding!

I can't begin to explain to anyone how I felt on Feb. 28, 2009. It still amazes me the way God has worked in our lives. Both Sheldon and I have been through so much since high school. Neither of our paths were the same, but both taught us so much! I believe that God has prepared us for our future together and am so Thankful for God's mercy and grace.
Layla started running a fever on Friday before the wedding rehearsal, only adding to the normal wedding stress. She had been on an antibiotic since Monday but that didn't seem to be working. Treat the fever and get Motrin. So....on the way to the church Sheldon picked up some Motrin. Can we say that Layla was cranky and wanted her mommy!
My brother is still in training and wasn't expected to make it to the wedding. Wow, what a wonderful surprise to have him there. A big thank you to Sheldon's dad and the other Marines that had anything to do with him being able to be there!!! A wonderful surprise!!!
The church was packed with people and I was worried that the kids wouldn't do what they were supposed to. Layla tends to be shy and run straight to mommy under normal circumstances and since she was sick I figured it would be worse. Another surprise!!! The kids were to walk in front of me while I was coming down the aisle. So the bridal march begins and I whisper to the kids that they can go and WOW....Layla takes off in the fastest sprint I've ever seen! She doesn't stop until she reaches the front of the church and trips! No tears :) She just picks herself up and gets in her place. Chance did wonderful, he walked slowly just like we practiced! It was GREAT!! The ceremony went wonderfully. We had written our own wedding vows and Sheldon's were PERFECT! He really surprised me and I'm not sure why after the way he proposed!

The pictures that I've posted on here were taken by Stephanie Cole with Capture the Moment Photography! If you ever need a photographer and you are in the area she's great! Here's her link http://www.myspace.com/stephaniebcole
I want to say thank you to my family and friends! Thanks for all the prayers and support, thanks for sharing in the special day with us, and thanks so much for all your help!!! A big thanks to my parents and Sheldon's parents for all the help!!!
God has truly blessed me and my family!!!
Until next time, we love you and God Bless!!