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Wedding Vows in the Mountains

On July 13, 2012 by Lori

Happy “45 years” Grammy & Papa!

In June we spent almost two weeks in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.  We went with both sides of the family and attended my mother-in-laws Estes Park “40 year” staff reunion.  She worked at the front desk of the YMCA of The Rockies during her college summers. (4th from left in front row)

Read moreLove #1 - Vow Renewals

Grammy was in charge of the whole trip.  What she didn’t know was that we planned a last-minute surprise.  Here we are setting up for a vow renewal with the Head Chaplain of the YMCA.  We arranged everything the day before with him.  They have dozens of junior chaplains on site over the summer since they host 5000 guests weekly.  He insisted to do the ceremony himself, he was amazing!

Read moreChildren #1 - Milestone Birthdays

What Grammy thought was a casual family photo shoot up at her favorite mountainside chapel, was really her wedding renewal ceremony.  Here is my father-in-law finding out the surprise before she walked down the mountain. ( I kept Grammy at top and told her I needed someone to watch the baby-ha!)

Read moreLove #2- A Simple Love...

Read moreChildren #2- Team Fun

I went to my car and grabbed the bridal bouquet.  My niece and I approached Grammy, kissed her on the check and whispered “Surprise! You are about to get married.”

Read moreLove #3 - A Labor of Love

My son was the ring bearer.  We found “Chippy the Chipmunk” at the sporting good store downtown Estes Park.  He held the rings just right!

Read moreChildren #3 Holidays - Halloween - "Trail of Scarecrows" Tradition

It’s very hard to surprise this woman…she is always on top of things.  I think we got her.

Read moreLove #4 Halloween "Fangtastic"

My mom was a reader, the girls were flower girls, my son was the ring bearer… and my husband walked his mom down the aisle.

Read moreChildren #4 All Saints Day

Hubby blasted the wedding march from his iPad.  He tucked it into his shorts behind him as they walked together. They were smiling so hard…even my youngest was able to walk down the aisle dropping flower petals out of her purse.

Read moreChildren # 5 Holidays Ho Ho Oh No You Didn't...

Everyone was happy and having a great time.

Read moreHats off to our Veterans

Read moreLove #6 The 12 Keys of Happiness

I watched and admired my father-in-law….so proud and in love.

Read moreChildren #6 Birthday Machine Tradition

A thankful son.

Read moreLove #7 I Heart Napa

Read moreChildren #7 The young, the old, the new

Read moreLove #9 It's the Most Wonderful Time of The Year...

We read from both Corinthians and Ruth.

Read moreChildren #9 Our Happy Little Girl

Tossed the bouquet

Read moreLove #10 Mistletoe Madness

A thankful family

Read moreChildren #10 Recordable Storybook Memories

In Gods Country

Read moreLove #11 Rudolph Couture

Then…out came the Bubble Blowers

Read moreChildren #11 Elf on the Shelf

Perfect for the wedding march back down the mountain as “Mr & Mrs F.Scott Jackson” yet again!

Read moreLove #12 Postmarked with Love

Read moreChildren #11 Hanukkah Harry

Off to the cabin for a reception

Read moreDazzling December Birthdays

Two cream puffs, beers, iced sprite in a martini glass and some cut up mini glazed donuts for the guests,  funny I know…but you do what you can in a very small town overnight.  I made the bouquet at 9pm the night before in Safeways lil flower shop-all the employees helped find ribbon and pins.  All you need is LOVE.

Read moreLove #13 Holiday Light Heavy Twitter

And lots of laughter

Read moreHolidays #14 Cheers!

Happy 45th Anniversary Scott & Susan, Mom & Dad, Grammy & Papa!  Enjoy your anniversary this weekend!

Read moreTravel #14 Get Ready to Ring a Ding Ding...

Tags: #ymcaoftherockies

7 comments

  • Susan Jackson July 13, 2012 at 10:41 pm - Reply

    Thanks, Lori, for all you did — that day and with this blog!!! You always make everything the most special it could ever be. Thanks for being such a special daughter-in-law!!!! We are so blessed. Love you and all the family!!!!!!

    • Lori October 22, 2012 at 8:26 pm - Reply

      Thanks You Susan. Your support is always appreciated! Lori

  • Sharon Hansen July 14, 2012 at 10:00 am - Reply

    What a wonderful ceremony of such a special occasion. You are truly blessed. Congrats!

    • Lori October 22, 2012 at 8:28 pm - Reply

      Thanks Sharon. The ceremony was truly amazing and beautiful to be a part of…ideas just kept coming and the excitement was over the top- everyone got involved and added their special touch which made it so memorable.

      Thank you for sharing,

      Lori

  • Linda Mague July 14, 2012 at 2:49 pm - Reply

    Congratulations on 45 years!! What a beautiful memory srrounded by your family! Lori does it again!

  • Jane Ling July 15, 2012 at 10:53 am - Reply

    Susan,
    What fun for all of you and I so enjoyed seeing it. The pictures and setting are gorgeous. Lori what a sweet and kind gesture and the fact that it was a surprise was even better. Love the chipmunk, cream puffs, and all the other creative props. You are truly a blessed family.

  • Becky Merritt July 15, 2014 at 8:11 pm - Reply

    Truly the most meaningful ceremony ever. Your first wedding was amazingly beautiful and this one just as special. Love you with all my heart. You are blessed.

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