First I give you,
Ruth and John: A Poem
By: Kathryn VanDyke and Laura Pitale
It all happened just 5 years ago,
When Ruth met a boy she didn’t yet know.
Soon she was smiling and acting all crazy,
John was even mentioned to our dog Daisy.
Then we met John, a young Southern boy
Who clearly was bringing our Ruthie great joy.
She told us that he might just be the one,
To which we replied “you’ve only just begun”
So then they traveled to New Zealand, to see a life down under.
But it was there they realized, they couldn’t live without each other.
They traveled, they partied and they zorbed,
But in love they were completely absorbed.
Since college they have worked for banks,
Slowly making their way through the ranks,
But through it all one thing has been true,
John, Ruth couldn’t live without you.
Now they’ve got their very own house, which is more than we can say.
Ruth and John “Congratulations on your wedding day!”
We’re so proud of you both, and happy that you found each other,
But John one bit of advice, always show Ruth how much you love her.
The above was read to a crowd of 150 on November 8th, 2008 at my sister's, Ruth's, wedding. The fall leaves were bursting with colors - reds, yellows and oranges. The weather was the perfect drive-with-your-windows down kind of weather(and trust me, I don't take that for granted anymore considering I now box myself inside of vehicles in order to spare my lungs from the pollution of Asia). And I was loving seeing all of my family and friends...and, of course, seeing my oldest younger sister marry a wonderful person...hey, I now have a brother!
My friends Pat and Kristin also got married this weekend in Charlotte! I wasn't able to attend the wedding as it took place at the same time as my sister's; however, I was able to visit with them the Thursday beforehand.
Friday was full of fun times! We got are nails did, ate a delicious meal at the Bridesmaid's Luncheon (in the photo: me, and my sisters, Ruth and Kathryn),
rehearsed for the Ceremony,
had good times and much laughter at the rehearsal dinner with the cousins (in the photo: Ryan, me, Ashley and Herb),
and we busted a move at da club (new addition: John, my new bro-in-law).
Then, it was time for the BIG day. It was a beautiful day, a sweet ceremony and a fantastic evening to remember. First of all, my sister got married.
Secondly, my friends, Sarah, Jennifer and Reba all came to the shindig for a "hoot and a holler" of a good time,
Then, my Dad sang with the band to "Hard Days Night",
And, finally, the band ended the evening with "more cowbell" and killer costumes.
Congratulations, Ruth and John!
More pictures can be found by clicking on the Photos link above on the right! Enjoy!
