{ The Johnson’s }

 

When we were sitting at dinner during our reception, Paige handed us a cute Polaroid of us (which are so fun – went and bought my own at Target yesterday!). Rylan looked at it, smiled, and then slid it across the table to me.

He simply said, “Look. It’s the Johnson’s.”

It’s really the only story I can tell right now because each time I look at this top picture, I start to cry. And the Polaroid story is the only one I can spit out.

 

The wedding was full of moments just like this. Hilarious, light hearted, and full of love. Cade is wearing the cutest suit with flip flops because it was summer, after all, and he had other things to worry about.

Like carrying the 50 pound family Bible.

Our wedding was full of heart. Full of personalization. I have so much to share!

 

 

The girls waited with me in the tent before the ceremony and I could not talk Gracey into wearing her fairy head piece. She would, however, wear it as a “bracelet” around her arm. And she did and it was perfect.

These pictures make my heart swell ten times it’s size. I’m proud and amazed at how easily the kids have bonded and how strong our family already is.

 

And I share this one because the laughing – the light-hearted amazing time we have together – usually looks like this.

Take a good look at what happens when you marry your best friend. Goodness and bliss and belly laughs. Oh how I adore this man.

 

More soon. Overwhelmed trying to tell this story in a way that makes sense.

 

XOXO.

Melissa Speerstra - August 29, 2012 - 3:40 pm

You look so gorgeous and so happy! I’m thrilled for you two. Cheers to many many happy years ahead!

Lynelle - August 29, 2012 - 3:57 pm

These pictures are ahhhh-mazin’!! That one of Cade is too much for words. Can he be any more adorable?!

Bring the Polaroid back, Mrs. Johnson! :)

Go here to buy the super uber coolest film:
http://www.the-impossible-project.com/

Last Polaroid factory left that was saved. They have sepia, silver, b & w, etc…i think you’ll love.

Gotta capture all those great cases of the giggles!

CONGRATS!

Mary Elizabeth Graff - August 29, 2012 - 4:17 pm

congrats val and ry. although we’ve never met i’ve followed your story for years (i am a friend of sally clark). you so deserve the wonderful life god has planned for you both!!

Deborah - August 29, 2012 - 7:08 pm

Congratulations! Your beautiful face deserves to smile like that. Always. Sending you Big Love, Deborah

whitney - August 29, 2012 - 7:32 pm

love, love, love! can’t wait to see more. who was your amazing photographer?

kay thompson - August 29, 2012 - 8:39 pm

val. can i just say you’re one of the prettiest things god ever created without it sounding creepy? your story keeps getting better and better and encourages the rest of us. thanks for sharing it.

Bdaiss - August 29, 2012 - 9:34 pm

Beautiful. Just beautiful. All of it. Congratulations again. May this be the beginning of a wonderful story.

Jack - August 29, 2012 - 11:20 pm

Wow! Amazing photographs! You look beautiful Val. Who was your photographer?

Heather - August 30, 2012 - 12:21 am

“blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.”
george eliot

Many Congratulations, Mrs. Johnson.

hels - August 30, 2012 - 7:15 am

Gorgeous! Sounds like a fairytale kind of day. So so happy for all of you. You deserve every minute of joy, love and happiness. Hugs from all of us. xoxo

Kayla - August 30, 2012 - 8:05 am

STUNNING….. Congrats Val we LOVE you

Linds - August 30, 2012 - 8:41 am

I found your blog last year and have been so inspired by your journey. I know it’s not the same, but having just gone through a terribly painful divorce after 8 years and children together.. and the stages of grief, I am finally letting myself be happy again and will soon marry MY best friend. It’s hard to explain to everyone and it get exhausting. What I have finally come to realize and believe for myself is this: It only has to make sense to you. Let that be enough. :)

Annie lane - August 30, 2012 - 7:26 pm

Congratulations Mrs. Johnson! I am truly happy to see you have found joy & laughter & peace again in your life. I can’t wait to see more photos. I love everything you’ve done so far! Maybe you should be a wedding planner too!

Betsy - August 31, 2012 - 8:20 am

oh just checked on today’s post Fri Aug 31 and can’t see wedding pics since they are password protected– so sad after following your story for so long — SOOOOOO Happy for you and your children–

Jamie Anderson- Olsen - August 31, 2012 - 9:55 am

So happy for you ALL!!! Your journey has been a long one and you deserve the happiness you have found, The pictures Make my heart smile, as the smiles reflect the love in your heart!!!!! Congrats and heres to many MANY more belly laughs and precious moments!!!! God Bless!!!!

Paula - August 31, 2012 - 3:51 pm

Congrats Val!

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