Dear Friends,
Luisa and I would like to offer a heartfelt ~Thank You!~ to all the friends and family that were able to attend on Saturday. It was a special time for us to celebrate our marital union for the last time (this year!) and a very special time for me to be with so many people who mean a lot to me from different times in my life. It was especially gratifying to see people that I know...getting to know each other.
I do have one regret though, which is that I didn't get up in front of everybody to offer my thanks in person. It was a little overwhelming to see everybody, and try to speak with everyone, at least a little bit. And while the clouds were kind enough to provide us shade and a comfortable temperature, they decided when the party should end.
First, we would like to thank my mother and father, John and Ana, for their generocity, attention to detail and loving kindness. We are appreciative that they would offer their home for such a party. I think it is the most people we have ever had over at one time. Thank you.
We would like to thank Luisa's parents, Alvaro and Consuelo, for their loving dedication to be with us. It is in line with our dedication to honor both sides of our heritage and culture, even in marriage celebrations. Their presence is a blessing and we are happy they are with us. Thank you.
Finally, I would like to thank everybody that attended. This kind of party only works if people participate, if they are open to meeting new people and if they embrace the notion that we, as a group, are the party. It was special to me because it was a party, a celebration and your participation made it happen. Even if you could not come in person, your presence was felt. Thank you.
Stay tuned for party pictures to be posted later this week and for Thank You notes in the mail. If you have any digital photos of the celebration that you would like to share...please email them to me and I will post them.
Just because the summer celebration is done, does not mean that the party is over. The Capricious Peacock is alive and we will be posting regularly with events, photos and commentary. Your participation is in the form of emails and comments. We look forward to sharing our future with you.
LOVE!
Badi' and Luisa
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