Ashten gets engaged

Just a few years ago, we did Ashten's graduation portraits. Now, she's getting married! These past few weeks, taking her sister Tay's graduation portraits and then Ashten and Michael's engagements have been a bit of a trip down memory lane for me. Gone are the days when Lynette and I spent sunny, summer afternoons in the backyard chatting while the girls jumped on the trampoline. Or driving them to Awana. (Once in a while Greg drove. The girls looked forward to Greg's turn to drive... They would giggle and squeal when he did the "brake test" in the mini van.)

Ashten has grown into a lovely young woman who will make a wonderful wife and mother. She graduates from college next spring, right before the wedding and will be teaching just a few weeks later. Those kids don't know it yet, but they will be blessed by having her as their teacher.

When I think of Ashten, I could comment on her love for the Lord, her impeccable character, her sincere, kind and giving heart, her devotion to family. But I couldn't say it quite as well as this small excerpt from Proverbs:

Proverbs 31

10An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.

¹¹The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
¹²She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.

Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.

²⁰She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.

²⁶She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

Congratulations Ashten and Michael! You two are a special couple. Know that many people stand with you as you take those vows next May. Greg and I couldn't be happier to share our wedding anniversary with you, we consider ourselves in good company with you two!

And thanks for entrusting your wedding day portraits to Red Shoe. I'm honored!

Love you guys!