Wow, the little girl
who changed my life
was about to become
Someone’s wife
After doing a little work in San Diego with Jef n’ Jer, I decided to jump on the train and visit my daughter Candis in Burbank.
However, when I arrived, it was her boyfriend Charlie who was there to greet me.
However, when I arrived, it was her boyfriend Charlie who was there to greet me.
He explained that Candis had to work late, which was good for him because he wanted to talk to me about something.
When he started out by telling me how much he adored Candis, I quickly realized that he was going to ask me for her hand
So before he could continue, I said, “Charlie, you should save the adoration stuff for Candis because I’m sure she’d love to hear it. I, on the other hand, only care about one thing.”
When he asked what that was, I told him to visualize the three of us walking down the street in San Francisco near Fishermans Wharf.
When he asked what that was, I told him to visualize the three of us walking down the street in San Francisco near Fishermans Wharf.
Candis, as usual, I went on to say, will be too busy talking to notice that a truck was bearing down on us when she stepped off the curb.
“Charlie,” I said, “That’s when I need to feel your hand on my shoulder and hear you say let me get this one, sir!” Then I said, “I’m willing to die for my daughter, are you?”
“Charlie,” I said, “That’s when I need to feel your hand on my shoulder and hear you say let me get this one, sir!” Then I said, “I’m willing to die for my daughter, are you?”
It wasn’t long until the wedding plans were underway, and whenever I was in LA, I got to tag along with Candis to check on how all the wedding stuff was progressing.
Everything seemed in order until we hit the dress shop.
Everything seemed in order until we hit the dress shop.
Once there, the dressmaker was trying to talk Candis out of the size one she’d ordered because she could see that she was easily a three or maybe even a four.
Candis wasn’t having any of it and guaranteed that on her wedding day, she’d be a perfect size 1.
Candis wasn’t having any of it and guaranteed that on her wedding day, she’d be a perfect size 1.
Candis planned on running her way into her dress by training for, but not running in, the LA Marathon.
Luckily, I was there for the final fitting, and not only did she look breathtakingly beautiful, but she was also a perfect size 1. (See photos above)
Unfortunately, my youngest daughter, Cami, who was the flower girl woke up sick as a dog the morning of the wedding.
There was no way though, that she was missing the big day, but getting her ready was quite a struggle because she had to throw up every 15 minutes. However, just like her sister, she looked amazing! (see photos above and below)
The wedding took place on top of the Verdugo Mountains and as Candis and I waited for our cue to stroll down the aisle, I said to her, “Hey honey, I know that women love choices and luckily you still have two left.
When we reach the aisle, we can turn left, which will take you to a brand new life, or take a right to the parking lot where Dad can whisk you back to the exciting life you’re already living.”
Luckily, I was there for the final fitting, and not only did she look breathtakingly beautiful, but she was also a perfect size 1. (See photos above)
Unfortunately, my youngest daughter, Cami, who was the flower girl woke up sick as a dog the morning of the wedding.There was no way though, that she was missing the big day, but getting her ready was quite a struggle because she had to throw up every 15 minutes. However, just like her sister, she looked amazing! (see photos above and below)
The wedding took place on top of the Verdugo Mountains and as Candis and I waited for our cue to stroll down the aisle, I said to her, “Hey honey, I know that women love choices and luckily you still have two left.
When we reach the aisle, we can turn left, which will take you to a brand new life, or take a right to the parking lot where Dad can whisk you back to the exciting life you’re already living.”
As the wedding march began and we reached the aisle, she chose left, and when I gave her hand to Charlie, he said, “Thanks for turning left, Dad.”
Much later, though I was told that the giving of your daughter’s hand is not a symbolic gesture; you’re given up all your rights to her. Not to worry, though; I’m pretty sure I had my fingers crossed.
Much later, though I was told that the giving of your daughter’s hand is not a symbolic gesture; you’re given up all your rights to her. Not to worry, though; I’m pretty sure I had my fingers crossed.
Before Candis and Charlie led the dancing off with their spectacular ballroom blitz, Candis asked me if I wanted to say something to the guests.
I began by thanking everyone for honoring her mother, Lana, and me with their presence.
I began by thanking everyone for honoring her mother, Lana, and me with their presence.
Then I went on to say that I can still remember the day I first met Candis.
It was in the waiting room at the St Boniface hospital in Winnipeg where I was waiting for the birth of my son Curtis.
It was in the waiting room at the St Boniface hospital in Winnipeg where I was waiting for the birth of my son Curtis.
However, much to my surprise, instead of Curtis, they handed me, Candis.
She was a total surprise to me that day, and she still is today.
She was a total surprise to me that day, and she still is today.
Speaking of surprises, I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised when she called me from her Honeymoon to tell me that it looked like I was going to be a grandpa.
“Ok, Candis,” I said, “It’s time to send Charlie back to the couch,” and she said, “Not to worry, Dad, he’s already there.” Ya gotta love, daughters.
“Ok, Candis,” I said, “It’s time to send Charlie back to the couch,” and she said, “Not to worry, Dad, he’s already there.” Ya gotta love, daughters.