Bugs Palace!

Well, Im kind of at a loss for words tonight, but feel I should update the sight. As some of you may know, Shannon and I have both been looking at trading in our trucks for new vehicles. Shannon for a Jetta, and myself for either an Extended Cab Silverado OR something with a bit better milege. Well, trading my truck in was looking a little bleak. The cost between the trade value and what I owed was too much for me to afford to deal it so I decided to put a private sale sign in the window for the heck of it. Wouldn’t you know it, within 28hours, the truck is now sold. A girl stopped by and gave me a hefty down payment all in cash money. Now I’m quite happy that the truck is sold, and I will be able to get the new vehicle for myself, HOWEVER I feel like I’m giving away my baby. I checked the dash of the truck, and apparently I’ve spent 1604 hours in the truck in the 23 months I have owned it. That works out to roughly 67 complete days I have spent inside the truck. And since I bought it brand new, those hours are ALL me. Not to mention the countless hours I’ve spent washing, waxing, modding, thinking, planning and dreaming. Oh well.. I will always have the pictures and memories. Time for a new canvas.

It is official. Shannon and I are married at last. She was just as beautiful and perfect as I expected her to be. I’m a lucky man. Not only was my bride perfect, but so was the rest of the day. A little hectic and stressful in the morning, but Alex and I made due with what we had and everything came together. I would like to say a huge thank you again to my family and friends for helping out so much and making the day run as smoothly as it did. My Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles as well as all their children were there to help out in any way they could. You guys/girls are all the best, and I love you all for it.

Also should say a big thank you to our wedding party. Donna, Katie, Shelly and Allison, Adam, Alex, Erle and Jordon really stepped up for us this weekend. Anything needed to be done, it was. No questions, no complaints (at least that I heard 🙂  ), nothing. Having friends (and family) like you makes days like these that much more special. You guys really helped make our day great.

Adam and Donna filled the positions of Best Man, and Maid of Honor. Those titles don’t even begin to define how big a part these guys played this year.

Katie and Alex, two more people who mean the world to me. I couldn’t imagine getting through the day without you two. Thank you so much.

Jordon, the little brother I never had, but always wanted. You really came through for us this weekend. Making the long trip in from BC just for us. I can’t explain how much that means to me, but I can honestly say, I promise to take care of your sister, and it will be an honor to call you my brother.

Allison and Shelly, thank you for being there. Shannon loves you two, and though we haven’t spent much time together, I understood this weekend why she feels this way. 

On a final note, Erle: What can I say about this guy. As some of you know, I had my best man back out on me last week, forcing Adam to take the role which he should have had right from the get go. With Adam taking the job of best man, I found my self short an usher. Cue Erle. I will spare all the details, but long story short, I asked Erle to do the job, and he did, and he did it great. He got measured up in Ottawa. Drove 6 hours on Friday to get here. And was there for me every step of the way Saturday. Thanks again Duke, You truly are the man.

Thanks again everyone. Millions of pictures were taken, and I will try my best to get them all up on the web in a timely fashion. Check back for updates.

UPDATE: Here are photos from MY camera. I will be putting some from Adam, and the rest of the crew with DigiCams up soon. And later from the photographer and 35mm cams.

Quick news. Shannon and I just got home from the wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Craig Vanderbolt. Yep, the crazy dutchman had to beat me to it. I would like to wish them all the best. I don’t know Melissa too well yet, but she seems like a real sweetheart, and made a very beautiful bride. Craig looked ok too I guess ;-). Good looks run in the family I guess. . Seriously though, best wishes, have a safe honeymoon, and lets all get together once you are back and do a stress free celebration.

1 week to go.