Today my little girl was married. It is a day that you think about now and then as you see your daughter grow taller and older. Twenty one years ago, it seemed like this day was forever away. Today it is here and watching a little girl eat her First Birthday banana cream pie seems so long ago. It all makes me remember back to when she was cute little bundle of love.
Emily in the arms of Great Grandma Rogers next to Great Grandpa Rogers
She grew up quickly. Being the oldest, she always wanted to help. There was nothing like working around the yard and taking a break for ice cream.
Emily, dad and Eric eating ice cream - 1996
Emily started to blossom as she worked her way into her teen years. It was always difficult to get a picture of her because she did not want a picture taken of her. She would quickly put up her hand. You felt lucky if you could talk her into posing for a picture.
Emily when she was about 13 in 2002
As she grew older she became a little more daring. If the boys did it, she would. One warm Saturday we hiked to Deep Creek in the San Bernardino mountains to go swimming. Emily decided to take the plunge.
Emily jumping into Deep Creek - 2005
Then there was the High School Senior Prom. Little Emily was getting to be tall.
Emily dressed up for the Senior Prom - 2007
We met Walter for the first time when Emily came over for her birthday in 2008. A year later they were back for the lighting of the Christmas Lights on the Mission Inn. I remember we were trying to find each other while talking on cell phones as we wandered in the throngs of people.
Walter and Emily - Christmas 2009
Christmas 2010 has passed and we are into 2011 which brings us to today, the day Walter and Emily were married at Venice Beach. It was a very nice wedding ceremony and a wonderful time.
Before the wedding on the beach
During the service
The new couple - Mr. and Mrs. Mazariegos
Kissing at the beach
