The Slowest Walk
"My momma told me to go VERY V E R Y SLOWLY" she repeated as we talked about the wedding coming up the day after rehearsing for what Abby called "the play." You know, she was right. It did seem like a chapter out of Our Town.
And when the big moment came for her to fulfil her flowergirl duties, she went amazingly slowly. Agonizingly slowly, as the bride and her father waited in the narthex of the church. Of course as the designated photographer, I had to capture this moment, and was on one knee by the first pew. As she is inching down the aisle, I motioned ineffectually for her to pick up the pace. So did her mother, standing in the circle of bride's maids facing the back of the church and her glacially-slow daughter, following instructions to the letter. But would Abby hurry? Nope. Against the rules. She did, however, still have some petals left in the basket and that sort of bugged her later in the service as I'll show you tomorrow.
Comments
It is moments just like this that make blogging absolutely special...
Posted by: Marie | December 22, 2005 9:34 AM
She is so pretty! Love her dress! She looks like she is being extra careful to follow what she was instructed to do! Good child!!
Posted by: Rachel | December 22, 2005 10:01 AM
Priceless photo, Fred. Aren't you glad that You were the one to catch this angelic little girl's expression?
After a long day of working on a computer project, I now am refreshed and blessed. Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!
Posted by: Anne D. | December 22, 2005 6:56 PM
Made me smile.
Posted by: Trey | December 22, 2005 7:28 PM
Abby isn't even my granddaughter, but I think that she is growing up too fast. Look how tall she's grown. A really darling girl!!
Posted by: Cop Car | December 22, 2005 7:50 PM
Just too precious...
Posted by: Carl | December 22, 2005 8:29 PM
Fred - she is so beautiful! My grandaughter is now 3 and 1/2 and I love her more with each passing day! Isn't it amazing how a granchild can steal your heart!!!!!
Posted by: Dottie | December 22, 2005 9:11 PM
Abby is a gorgeous little girl...each generation of the First women is prettier than the last. You are one lucky guy Fred....but you knew that.
Posted by: BJ | December 24, 2005 10:42 PM