On The Rocks

On The Rocks, originally uploaded by wibbet_64.

I have known Ruth since 1979 when we met in high school. We had slumber parties, talked on the phone for hours, flirted with boys we liked and all too soon, we grew up. She was the first of our group of friends to get married. The result? A brood of 6 laughing, funny, silly, loving, friendly, affectionate, spiritual children who love being together and who call me "Auntie". In fact, her oldest daughter was named for me.

Silipa showed up with two things: her boyfriend whom no one had yet met, and a big sparklie on her finger. Yep, she's getting married. Her husband-to-be is half Samoan and seemed to fit right in with the rest of the family, like he was the missing piece that no one knew was missing. Everyone loved him the moment they met him.

This photo shoot definitely took me outside my comfort zone, but it was so much fun! They are all good sports and hammed it up for the camera. And I get to step outside my comfort zone some more for this family. Silipa told me she wants my camera at her wedding (I told her I'd happily send it and she could set it on a table. Not quite what she had in mind.) And I volunteered to take their engagement photos.

I think I've become the family's personal photographer. YAY!