On April 8, Adam and Kristin stopped by the church office to give me a few little “gifts” from their trip to New York City. I was pretty excited because I had meant to beg my big brother for a souvenir and had forgotten to do so. I opened the first package — a yellow taxi magnet, a perfect NYC memento. I then opened the second package… and out came a marriage certificate for Adam Lawton and Kristin Longacre from Manhattan. What the…?!!? The jumping up and down and teary eyes commenced and I was hugely excited and happy and joyous and did I mention excited? It was best surprise EVER! I have loved Kristin for years and considered her my sister-in-law, but the official news of her new last name just cemented things in such a beautiful way.
April 7, 2004 — an important and joyous day from here on out… Congratulations, Adam and Kris. I love you guys! You’ve made me a very happy little sister.
*This picture was taken at the Green Gateau during our impromptu Lawton wedding dinner after my parents were told the good news. (For the record, A&K told the folks while at work. Mom cried… no surprise there.) They called Andrew on his cell phone before the meals came to the table. It was such a bonding time where I realized the beauty of belonging to one another — what a blessing to be a part of this family.
6 Comments
bethany Apr 21, 2004 4:47 PM
Aw, yay! I just feel so full of love this week! tehehehehehe.
rt Apr 21, 2004 6:42 PM
hee hee. new love, old love… isn’t love grand?
Karen Apr 21, 2004 8:37 PM
that’s really exciting, rebecca! april seems to be a good month. :)
bethany Apr 23, 2004 12:12 PM
It seems the rumor mill is swirling, so I must put out a disclaimer: I am NOT in love with anyone. Just really happy for those who are. :)
lindsay Apr 25, 2004 3:01 PM
*giggle* …now i’m in on the secret, too.
Baptiste Jun 12, 2004 5:57 AM
Congratulation guys! I’ve known you for four years now… it was time! It’s 12:56 here, and I can’t wait to gove you a call… but… it’s 5:56 am overthere… aaaaaah! ok, I’ll call you later!