2026-03-21

You may now kiss the bride!

The official wedding ceremony!

It was fun to be able to stand up there with them❤️

Wow! We got the whole group in ❤️

Thankfully, the deputy sheriff at the court enjoys capturing their customer's big days.  She ran over and offered to get a shot of all of us.  From left to Right. Savannah's brother (with his wife and two kids).  Her parents and her dad's parents.  Her sister (with her boyfriend).  Then Savannah and John.  His parents, his dad's mom.  Then his brother (with his girlfriend).  Bartons, part of 17 🤪

Just say awwwwwwww❣️

The Waynesville area covered bridge made a nice backdrop too.

But first some pictures…

We were all ready for the wedding on Thursday, but wanted to take some pictures first.  Luckily, we had to wait our turn so we had some time.  It was fun putting together the various family combinations.  I really liked the smiles and happiness on John and Sanvannah's faces that you can see in this pic.

2026-03-20

The rings!

I liked the awesome gradient colors of Savannah's nails and matching dress.  Their rings look great too!  Johnny wished he had a "nice watch" to wear.  He was happy that I just happened to have one on hand so he proudly sported his great grandfathers!  I like that he also had the rubber bracelet that he and Savannah have worn ever since they started dating. "I am Loved" :) The other side says, "I ain't dead yet" 🤪

What a great looking fam!

I love all these peeps! Here we all are ready for the wedding ceremony.  It was a fun, small, quick, immediate family affair ❤️

Here comes the bride!

Savannah looked lovely in her dress❣️ Nails and hair all nicely done.  It's really fun to welcome her as a daughter all officially and everything!  She told us last night that she knew she'd just met her husband back before her and John were even officially talking to each other!  She'd called her brother Dakota and said exacly that!  His reply? "Ok… So, tell me about him" hahaha.

Making last minute adjustments on the way

It was fun that John called me to work through the last minute details while we were all on the way to courthouse.  Maybe some last minute father to son advice too 🤪

Taking my fathers with me to the wedding…

We're off to the wedding yesterday morning.  I'm wearing a few memories from my father's.  My dad & mom bought me my college ring.  That's Steve's high school class ring and my grandfather's Swiss watch.  It helps me remember them by taking a little piece of them along for a special day like this as we witness Johnny and Savannah become Mr. & Mrs. Barton! 

2026-03-19

Well, today’s the big day!

We're busy getting ready to enjoy John and Savannah's wedding ceremony this morning.  It's really fun to have them in the neighborhood with us.  We've been having fun scheming, planning, helping, celebrating, and praying with and for them.  The Waynesville Barton clan is growing and we couldn't be happier adding a daughter ❤️

Pebbles and May-May are all ready!

The bridesmaids have their dresses.  I guess this was their final fitting 🤪

Somebody might be a little heavy for her tent…

Pepper is rolling into the bottom of her tent chairs I guess.  I think she forgot to use the anchor stakes… hahahaha.

Andy celebrating pi day recently

He and Sophie took full advantage of Speedway's $3.14 pi day sale on TWO days last weekend.  

It’s fun to see how Andy and Sophie clown around together 🤪

I guess this was her idea. She always seems to have the perfect pose for the situation.