I have to say that I am a very proud Auntie. We were looking at Doster and Caroline’s Slideshow last night and thought you might enjoy seeing it. Are they not just precious?
Click here to see the Slideshow.
Have you wondered what our unique name means? Well today is your biggest hint. 6 of Four means the 6th of the fourth month…April 6th! This day was very significant to us. So much so that we named our business after the date. It is when Chris and I had our first date. This was the day that sparked a change in the old business and transitioned it into a partnership. It was the begining of our story and of us capturing your story.
It is also our dog, Asia’s birthday. We went on a hike for her birthday for our first date. For those of you who are dog lovers, you know how it is to love a dog so much and to observe their birthdays! : )
Here is a picture of Asia on her big day:
Silly, I know.
It’s been a long week of unpacking, settling and making the Studio look amazing. It was nice to have some company today. My sister, her two kids, my mom and my two cousins came by. Lori and Jenny were raised in Thailand and are now in college in the states. They are down for Easter and wanted to see the new loft. We went to my favorite new restaurant in walking distance, No Mas. It’s amazing. Enjoy the pictures. Thanks for the fun day!
Caroline and Doster loved seeing the “choo choo” going by!
Aren’t they beautiful?!?!
Yea! A good group shot!
I loved the lighting.
Fun times.
Afterwards we went to IKEA. Jenny had never been and she loved it. I look forward to seeing you girls more. It’s great having family close by!
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Happy belated birthday sweet Asia!
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I always wondered where the name came from! Thanks! Beautiful pics and happy birthday, Asia!
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ok, i feel like a jerk because you have told me the story of your company name, and for some reason i thought it was the date of your anniversary, not your first date. i am a bad friend for forgetting this : (
happy belated anniversary though!
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Hey Guys! Your puppy is SO CUTE!! He looks like a big guy too – love big dogs!!
Great pics – love the shots in the Mexican restaurant, always fun to go to one of those.
And Brandy+Ikea=LOVE!! Sticky has yet to go – I am not too sure he will love it as much.
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asia looks so cute in her birthday hat. did she get doggie ice cream? i’m a bad mommie and let mine have a cupcake. she loves licking the icing.
happy special day!
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Cute pictures and what a fun morning seeing your new home! It is so YOU!
Love,
Elizabeth
Today is our first anniversary. What a year it has been. We are amazed by how far we’ve come and at how far we have yet to go. I want to start this blog off with our vows which we wrote.
” Will you first glorify God in your marriage? That it might be a testimony to his grace and mercy in your lives?
Will you love and cherish each other placing them as your first priority? Making your marriage and love for each other above all others?
Will you serve each other with a humble spirit? That you might extend the humble spirit that Christ portrayed to us.
Will you make honesty a daily goal? To constantly come to each other with openness?
Will you commit your devotion to each other through perilous and joyous times? Whether you are safe or in harm.
Will you entrust to each other your body; in that your mind and your heart? Whether you are ill or well, will you seek their security and protection?
Will you support each other’s talents and gifts and what makes them come alive? Will you encourage them to pursue and achieve all that God has for them?
Will you remember the legacy you have received from your family? Will you pass this legacy on to your children and remind them of the heritage they have been gifted?”
Legacy was the most important factor to our marriage. We wrote a long portion in our program about it and it was in our vows. Both sets of Grandparents on both sides as well as parents had strong marriages and there are no divorces in the legacy that we received. They were all extremely hard working and devoted to their faith and family. This humbled us as we approached our wedding. What a gift we had been giving and what an honor it was to be handed this responsibility.
I have been thinking of my grandparents as we approached our anniversary. Here is one picture of my mom’s parents.
This picture from their wedding sits in our bedroom with our wedding pictures. It is a very important picture to us, reminding us of the commitment that they held.
Then thinking of my Dad’s parents is on a little funnier note. My Grandma Bergen used to go pick out her presents and then tell Grandpa what she wanted for their Anniversary, Christmas or her birthday. Then he would go buy them. I think she wrapped them and then she would open them and act surprised. This always made me laugh and I wanted her to let him surprise her once in a while. Well, for our anniversary, we bought each other watches. (The Modern Tradition for the First Anniversary) We both picked them out….as we are very picky and bought them. It made me laugh as this is what Grandma always did. Here are a few pictures of the new watches.
The American Tradition for the First Anniversary is paper. So we are considering our new “papers” for the loft we just bought to be that gift. 🙂
I want to end with some wedding pictures that we taken a year ago. Jerrod Brown, a dear friend of ours was our photographer and he did a wonderful job.
I hope you all enjoy these and thank you for being a part of our lives.
Babe – I love you. Happy Anniversary!
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congratulations! Beautiful post.
Love that church photo, and the shot of your husband as well. you two make a beautiful looking couple.P.S- I have myself a skagen watch and love it too 🙂
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Cry, tears. Of joy. Thanks for being an amazing inspiration in my life!
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Thank you for all of your sweet words. Each one of you have supported us and encouraged us. You are a huge part of why we are here and who we are.
We love you all!
katie
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Hi Katie & Chris :
Congratulations on your Anniversary.. The year has buzzed by so fast… Yes, your Grandma Bergen was quite the little gift collector… She shook, rattled, and rolled those Christmas presents whenever she could… And she did tell Dad what to get, then wrapped it, and acted surprised…I had forgotten all about that … She even helped me unwrap a Christmas package from Aunt Marion & Uncle Wayne to see what it was, then we wrapped it back up again… And it was HER idea ~~~~ Love You Both, Aunt Luanne -
Happy Anniversary to two of the most selfless people we know! We are inspired by your dedication to each other, and look forward to many years of friendship.
Love,
Rachel
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How neat!
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lovely page
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What an adorable post! I love your vows, so sweet.
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I have that same watch. lol
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katiebug!
congrats to you guys! what an awesome milestone and a fun and exciting time! yea! i know your marriage is blessed by The Father and you guys radiate love and honor towards each other. happy anniversary! wow, a year already.
i love youme
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What a great post!! I really enjoyed ready about your family, after all, that is what it is all about.
Great watches too, by the way. I definitely think that Stick is going to have watch envy over Chris’s.
Good job!
Hello all!
actually, that’s brilliant. Thank you. I’m going to pass that on to a couple of people.
Nice Article.
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w2cEow Very good blog! Thanks!
I love Maggie’s comment…cute! 🙂 LOVE the slideshow and song you chose!
Beautiful – I love how natural and real they look. 🙂 Goodness, Katie, Caroline looks so much like you!
What cuties!!!! I can’t wait to have you take pictures of our little one!
I love it! in some of those shots Doster looks like a model for whoever made that sweater! and Caroline shows so much life in her eyes I just love it!!