Attendants

I was really excited about choosing bridesmaids and a maid of honor. Here are the three people I choose.

My maid of honor is my cousin Heather. She has been such an amazing part of my life. Especially in the last few years. Who would have thought that we would have become so close in the last few years. We started to spend more time together when I got a job in downtown Portland. She would meet me for lunch from time to time and sometime I would have tea with her after work while I was waiting for my brother to pick me up. Then she moved out to Beaverton. I missed our time together so much. It was hard at first but shortly after she moved so did I. John and I moved in together in a small apartment in Beaverton just down the road from her. That lasted about a month before the love of her life returned and wanted her to move in with him in Tacoma. That was a major blow for me. I knew I was going to miss her. But we are still just as close. She is the one person that I call almost every day. Or at least a few times a week. I don't know what I would do with out her friendship and advice.

My next choice was Amanda as a bridesmaid. We have had a lot of the same experiences in life and have really become closer since Clark. Though we don't talk as much as we used to she is still one of my closest friends. And I am honored that she wanted to be a part of our special day.

Erica Nemnich will also be a bridesmaid. This shouldn't come to a surprise to anyone. She has been my best friend since 2nd grade. No matter how long we are apart she gets me so well. I couldn't imagine not having her with me when I move into the next chapter of my life.

And my wedding day wouldn't be complete without Joanne my sister-in-law. I have known her all of my life. She grew up with my brother and they were best friends all throughout their life. Then one day my brother woke and decided that she was the one. I couldn't have a more perfect sister-in-law. And I am glad to have her in my wedding and in my life.

Our ring bearer will be my nephew Aidan. Hopefully he will be walking by then. I might just have to strap him into a wagon and have the flower girl pull him. He has a few more months to figure it out though. Aidan was born in February of 2006 and has been an exciting addition to our family.

The rest of the attendants John has pick or I do not know them as well.

Flower girl will be John's niece Julia.

Best Man is John's brother Ross.

Groomsman are (so far) my brother Roger and John's friend Jimmy.

Our minister will be my brother's father-in-law and Joanne's dad Keith. He did an amazing job on their wedding and I know he will be perfect for ours.