January 2018

The Bible Bearer

The Bible Bearer
Bryce peeking out the window while waiting to go to the chapel for the wedding. 2 January 2018

For almost two weeks we’ve been practicing the bible-bearing walk. I would initiate it by walking towards him while holding a white bible, matching the humming rhythm of “tuh-duhn, tuh-duhn”. I was confident he would proceed alone but was worried he would run or drop the holy book.

A View from Chapel on the Hill

A View from Chapel on the Hill
A view of the mountains outside the chapel. 2 January 2018

Nobody would expect a toddler to sit still and participate in the mass. We walked outside once in a while to “reset” Bryce’s brewing quirk.

Blackwater Man

Blackwater Man
Bryce striking a pose in front of the bridal car. 2 January 2018

Bryce was amazed by the wheels of a retro-looking bridal car outside the chapel. Ever since he was six-months old, he would obsess over knobs and wheels.

Looming

Looming
A dark sky behind leafless twigs. 2 January 2018

The rain held itself together behind the clouds. It was a fine day for a wedding.

Clay and Steffi

Clay and Steffi
Clay and Steffi dancing in the center of their entourage. 2 January 2018

Featuring Mr. and Mrs. W in a mandatory video shoot. The entourage was dancing in the silent tune of conga while a video drone hovers in the sky.

Jayce

Jayce
Jaycelle in her bridesmaid dress, holding a bouquet. 2 January 2018

My lovely wife, enjoying her time doing bridesmaid-duties while I was stuck with a runaway toddler. Our friends were wondering where we were in the beginning of reception – we were back at our room to clean up Bryce’s number two.