These days, it's nearly everyone's dream, especially those with kids, to live on an Organic farm. For Jodi & John, John's parents from Yorkshire, & the 3~* girls, it's simply a way of life. That is not to say that they do not appreciate what they have. Quietly proud, this beautiful family & their farm in Qualicum, are an inspiration & a joy. It was an honour to be invited to their wedding, this hot day in July...
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Jenn approached me about her wedding over a year ago.  She was so excited! As time went on, I realized that part of the excitement & courtesy in our on-line exchanges were because Yes!, She was truly excited about committing herself to Dave. But also, the other part of her enthusiasm was simply because this was her usual personality ~ optimistic, genial & upbeat. It was great to finally meet her & her gentle husband Dave. The location was beautiful! A Kiwi Orchard! How many people out there know that Kiwi's really do grow on Vancouver Island. LOVE is about appreciating what we have but it also about discovering the magic of possibility. 
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Thanks to friends, the missing flower basket's were quickly retrieved. 

When Jessica chose the location, the wild flowers were not yet in bloom so they certainly added a magic aspect to the wedding day.

Fox in serious contemplation with Nature.

We spent a bit of time freeing creatures from the net.

Baybrook by the Sea 

A Blog tells a story. This is the story of two kids growing up together in Surrey, Vancouver's largest suburbia, becoming more densely populated, exponentially, minute by minute. Byron once wrote, that first experience of love is the most true because of its ability to happen upon us spontaneously and ever after that love is something we will alway seek. But Love as we learn is not a noun but a verb, something we must work at and will never entirely "own". Love is about family, friendships & our relationship with our home. For Courtenay & Chris, this Blog tells the story not only of what Love is but also about how it will Grow. 

And after all is said & done, it is Kindness & a gentle hand that makes the world go round...

And Yes! There was a tortoise @ the wedding ~ His name was Sheldon. 
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