We've Returned: Candy's Wedding

Well....it's been a while huh?

We wanted to take some time off to let our minds clear and settle into our new lives. The past 2 months have been very different, but I think I can speak for my immediate family when I say, "We're doin ok."

There has been a lot going on and I'll try to recap on a later post for you, but the biggest thing in my immediate family has been the wedding of my sister Candy to her boyfriend Lawrence.

On August 8th, 2008 at almost 8 pm...actually closer to 7...Candy and Lawrence were wed. It was a very cool extremely small ceremony just like Candy wanted. There was just immediate family, a couple of friends, and a couple extended relatives. Uncle (Pastor, Brother) Lorenzo presided over the ceremony and he was great! I want to give a quick bunch of love to Lorenzo and Nancy for all their help and support. It seems like every time we've needed help or guidance throughout this trying time, they have been there to let us know the how, what, why and where, so...thank you and we love you.

Back to Candy's wedding...So it was small and "Arizona" casual, which means you should wear a shirt, but no flip-flops until after they kiss. :) The ceremony was held at my parents house and I gotta tell you, my sister Candy was absolutely beautiful. Lawrence though a tad nervous was very composed and his sense of humor really helped set the mood for the entire event.

You know...I could describe it in great detail but I think I'll just put the video link in now.

Note: There are 5 or 6 videos on the list. Click the title of the video you want to see.

The lighting is a little poor so I apologize for that but overall I think it captures the scene pretty accurately. It is about 16 minutes long so you may need to press the pause button and let it load if your internet connection is slightly slow.

I can give you a little glossary of term so to speak.

Abazaba = The name we have given to Candy and Lawrence's unborn child. You may notice that Lawrence bears a slight resemblance to the comedian Dave Chapelle. Because of that we sorta nicknamed the baby after something Dave Chapelle said in the movie "Half-baked". For us it is a true term of endaerment and another example of how Lawrence's sense of humor has helped him fit right in.

so...here's that vid: (p.s. watch the entire thing because there is a special message from Tanisha..WHAT! :) :) )

Click here to see the Candy and Lawrence Wedding Video

To Candy and Lawrence: We wish you only happiness. You are both wonderful...we love you guys.

Now that we've had our time off we will be updating this blog on a weekly or bi-monthly basis. I would like to talk about extended family activities and perhaps share some of my thoughts without getting to long winded and what-not.

Thanks for checking this out.

-Lemorris A