Best Wishes to the Happy Couple

 Shortly after we moved to Boise in 1988, 2nd grade Matt became friends with a darling girl named Erica Emory.  Her Dad became our kid's dentist.  And interestingly enough, Erica had a brother Brian who was Johnny's age and a little brother Logan who was Scott's age.  We've been friends for a long time.  

Scott and Logan played soccer together after we moved back from Spain.  Together they made the transition from Capitols Soccer club to Nationals Soccer Club.  Through the years we have spent many hours with the parents, Rod and Tanya, on the soccer field.  Scott and Logan hung out quite a bit during high school even though they went to different school.

When Scott moved to Portland, he roomed with Logan for several years.  Scott was cheering from the sidelines for Logan as he met and fell in love with Kesia.  Scott, Logan, Kesia and two other guys lived together during Covid.  Portland really was shut down so it was important to have friends when you were stuck at home.

Still makes me smile to think about one of their 'Covid' excursions!  The famous 'In and Out Burger' opened in Salem, Oregon, about an hour away from their home.  Those kids drove down there, waited in the drive-through line for close to an hour and finally ordered.  The funny thing - Scott is a vegetarian!  His order - French Fries!

Last weekend we drove over to Hood River, Oregon to attend Logan and Kesia's wedding.  Such a beautiful night!  Kesia's mom is a master gardener who had worked tirelessly to have a stunningly beautiful backyard for the wedding.  Kesia's dad had almost died of Covid a couple of years ago.  He was intubated for several months.  I know that there were a lot of happy tears watching them both walk their daughter down the aisle. It was a true miracle.

Scott remembers sitting with Logan as he worked on a appropriate response to Kesia's early messages, saying to himself, "I can't mess this up."  I'm glad he didn't mess up! So fun to see them all so happy!

It was a treat for us to catch up with several of the soccer team parents.

And to see Scott with his old teammates!

Andrew Burris, Chris Dodd, Logan and Scott

I can't believe that this is the only photo I got of Rod, Logan's Dad.

Gus, the dog, loves him.

Sadly, Tanya is in the late stages of early onset Alzheimer's and wasn't there.

I felt sad. I can only imagine how Rod must have felt.

I am glad Gus showered him with kisses.

The Emory kids all grown up

Logan, Erica, and Brian

So much joy and love!

Two strong families coming together!

A new little family started!