
Please excuse our abnormally large wedding party.
My Bear! Taunya and I first met in the halls of Olympia High School. Since we were the coolest girls in school, we co-edited our high school newspaper, worked on student government and visited Red Robin for steak fries more times than anyone ever should. We have been best friends since we were 14 years old and she has always been considered part of my family. Even though Taunya has lived in New York since 2000, there has hardly been a day we haven't stayed in touch. I love you, Ta-unya!
Smell-Bell! Nearly every childhood memory I have involves Miss Kelly Cole and her family. When we moved to Olympia in 8th grade, our Mom's would meet half way in South Center so I could go spend a week in Mukilteo or Kelly could come South for the week. The two of us could go months without seeing each other, then get together and hang out as if no time had passed. Kelly and I have gotten into all sorts of trouble together, but I wouldn't take any of it back! We have a special bond that will last forever. I love you, Pug!
Daughter! Rachel and I stumbled upon each other quite accidentally. We got to know each other through a shared love of Nordstrom and Mr. Chin's Nordstrom Visa... Thanks for the commission Norman! My mom has always said that a true friend is one who would bail you out of jail in the middle of the night, and although we've never tested that one out, we've gotten pretty close. Rachel is always there for me. I love you, Chin!
Alex, no exclamation point, and Alan. We are Trouble, with a capital "T". Both communication majors at the University of Portland, Alexia and I didn't actually become friends until our senior year and The Curse of the Black Opal. We lived together after college, traveled to Bolivia (ask her about that sometime) and worked at The Nord together until we learned what was good for us. Alexia listens to and understands me better than most and I am eternally thankful for that! I love you, Bunna!
Ande! My future sister-in-law, Andrea, is the sweetest person I know. She has an incredible heart and I am so lucky that she is going to be a part of my family. The first time I met Andrea was at a Super Bowl party at Graham's condo. (That was back when I pretended to care about football!) I was so nervous to meet her but we clicked right away and now I can't imagine my life without her! I love you, Toot!
Jenny! Graham's sister, Jennifer is the life of the party. We met at a dance club when Graham and I first started dating. (And Graham still pretended to care about dancing!) I feel lucky to have such a unique and vibrant future sister-in-law! I love you, Jen!