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Most people meet me on a "stormy" day and think I'm a nut... but I love that feeling of excitement at the first sight of clouds! In the summer, I watch the forecast for thunder and in the winter I wait anxiously for snow.. the blustery the better. This said, I could never live anywhere that doesn't have all four seasons! Minnesota has proven itself well for me. Although there is nothing more exciting than watching a storm 60 miles away roll itself slowly over the South Dakota prairies. Watching the sky turn greyish-green, smelling the rain, feeling the wind on your face reminds you how alive you are!

I have special places in my heart for all of my homes, past and present. However, today I had to share my favorite photo from my summer.... oh Minnesota, how I do love thee!

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i think I felt my heart skip a beat

i'm standing here

and i can hardly breath,

you got me, yeah, you got me

Joe and Becca, I can't thank you enough for picking me to be a part of your incredible celebration! It was a beautiful show of love and care towards each other. The day was a gorgeous October day, sunny and seasonably warm. The church had the most spectacular pond and field that played a perfect backdrop for your first glimpse of each other.

Joe's nerves were forgotten the second he laid eyes on Becca. She in her gorgeous ivory beaded dress and fabulous shoes. Becca had a mother-of-pearl broach passed down through generations in her hair and gorgeous flowers to finish it off. Joe looked sharp in a black tux with an ivory under vest. He sure cleans up well!

The wedding was a mix of both Joe and Becca. Lovely music, warm sunny sanctuary, and Joe's childhood pastor to incorporate both families' backgrounds. As I looked around the room, the pride, joy, and love for Joe and Becca shown on the face of everyone.

After these two were hitched, we headed down to the Mississippi river in Sauk Rapids. This new park to commemorate an old bridge linking each bank of the Mighty Mississippi lent us a perfect view and a load of laughs. It is not hard to see why these two have so many great friends!

Joe and Becca, it doesn't take long to see how perfect you are for each other. It's amazing to see how two people fit together like puzzle pieces. The last year of working with you has been awesome. You have given me encouragement, trust, confidence, and friendship. Congratulations Joe and Becca!!