Sunday, January 02, 2011

How many times do your parents get married? :)

On January 2, 2011, my parents got re-married! My parents had been discussing getting married again for a while now. My dad had told my mom that getting a divorce had been the biggest mistake of his life. On her birthday, my dad gave her back her ring. They had originally planned to just go to the courthouse themselves. They didn't want to make a big deal out of it. The kids made it known that they wanted to be involved, Danae especially. Since she was the person that signed their divorce papers, she insisted on being able to sign their new Marriage License. So, a small wedding was planned at Allison't house.




My parents each wrote their own vows. My mom went first, telling my dad that she would always accept him for who he was.








My dad went next, telling my mom that he wanted them to grow old together. :)





"You may now kiss the bride!"







The New Marriage License






The family congratulating my parents. :)


















Wesley was on speaker phone for the entire ceremony and was able to talk to both of my parents afterwards.


Karen was nice enough to watch the kids for us so they wouldn't interrupt the ceremony, but they were with us afterwards to help celebrate.


The ceremony was short and sweet, right to the point and very touching. I am so happy I could be there to be a part of it. So, nearly ten years later, my parents are back together. :)

5 comments:

JOSHATALIE said...

I am so glad your parents got back together. How exciting!

Nolana said...

I was so happy to hear the news; it seems like the family puzzle has been put back together again and the picture is whole once more.

Kjersti said...

Wait? How did our parents manage to get such an amazing photographer on such short notice? :) Your pictures are amazing as usual, Chelsee!
You can tell by the pictures that I was really touched be there for Mom and Dad getting re-married. I'm sure not many kids get to listen to their parents second set of vows. (Maybe 6?) But that was an amazing experience I'll never forget.

Danae said...

Hooray for getting such great pictures and really capturing the event! You're so awesome!

gamefreak said...

For me, this event wasn't a huge change. Before they got married again they still spent time together. They still said they loved one another. But seeing the effect it had on everyone else gives me an idea of how momentous this event really was. Awesome pictures as always Chelsee. :)