My baby sis is now a married woman!!! Chantelle, my 20 yr old youngest sister, married her sweetheart, Chris, yesterday in the San Diego temple. I'm sooo happy and excited for them, but they just seem so...young. Maybe it's because I'm unwilling to admit that I'm getting older, too. Afterall, my almost-13 yr old daughter is one of her bridesmaids!When Chantelle first told me that she was dating Chris, a 26 yr old programmer and music student, I completely flipped out. WHY was he interested in someone so much younger?! Seriously, I about had my head explode trying not to scream at her to run away - fast! After a lengthy talk with my mom, who had met him, I chilled out slightly. Everyone kept saying how much he reminded them of Kent. (Honestly, that made it worse - I know my husband. He's seemingly sweet and harmless, but has a well-hidden wild streak.)
Then I met Chris.
He really is like Kent's clone, and that's exactly what I would want for Chantelle, and my own daughters. She's a very blessed young lady, finding a man who is that loving, patient, and kind. We all really love Chris, and we're thrilled to have him in our family! He's a lucky guy, too. Chantelle is vivacious and sweet; always in the middle of some major project. Watching them together is like watching a Yorkie playing with a St. Bernard - Chantelle flitting around, giggling and talking, while Chris sits there - content and protective. They're so cute together!
I wish them all the happiness and joy that Kent and I have enjoyed the past 10 years -
Congratulations, Chantelle & Chris!
