When a friend in Arkansas sent me this clipping from the Sunday, October 8, 2006, edition of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, little did I know that the young lady in the picture with Ben would be my daughter-in-law two years later.
I doubt Ben knew it either, since I don’t think they had started dating. When he did ask her to dinner not long after that, Claire replied, “I think I could do that.” They’ve been inseparable ever since.
Claire is the second oldest of six children. I can only imagine what life was like in the Bennett household.
She was a cute little girl, as you can see from these pictures in their wedding rehearsal video. I really do wish I could have known both of my daughters-in-law when they were growing up.
Last weekend Ben and Claire brought us a DVD of their wedding pictures. In honor of Claire’s birthday today, I’d like to share a few of my favorites.
19 comments:
Hey Kathy..
Thanks for sharing the photos of their wedding.. She's a beautiful bride.. Happy Birthday Claire!
Have a Blessed weekend.
Hugs,
Debbie
Oh, happy birthday to her!! And doesn't she look wonderful and so very happy at her wedding!
She has a beautiful smile. That joy looks like it comes from deep within!
She is adorable! A lovely addition to your family!
You have a beautiful daughter-in-law! And I am sure she has a wonderful mother-in-law! It is so lovely when new members of the family can be accorded a real loving welcome, as you have done.
Thanks for visiting my blog! I hope the weather here stays fine for your visit. England is really beautiful in autum (fall) - well, actually, its beautiful all the time!
Lovely pictures of a beautiful bride. Happy Birthday to her!
Such a beautiful young woman! Happy Birthday Claire!!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Robin :o)
My family is full of April birthdays too! Each spaced exactly a week apart.
I love all the photos, what a beautiful Daughter In Law you have.
What a beautiful daughter in law...thanks for sharing all the pictures...They make such a good couple! Have a wonderful weekend..julie
What a great Show and Tell for this Friday. I loved it and I love to come and see the neat things that everyone shares.
Roberta Anne, the Raggedy Girl
Great show and tell, and Happy Birthday to your DIL.
She is a very beautiful lady. Love her wedding pictures.
Molly
Your blessed to have such a lovely daughter in law. Happy birthday!
what beautiful pics & memories to cherish. he smile could light up the darkest room! arkansas dem-gaz.. that's my neck of the woods! passing through next weekend.. will have to pick up a paper for ol time's sake.. LOL ;)
blessings,
Tracie
how wonderful that you love your dil's so much.that makes it sooo much easier.
she is a lovely girl.and they make a very handsome couple.good luck Kathy...ann
Your daughter in law is lovely and Ben and her make a perfect couple! Beautiful pictures, Kathy, I really enjoyed them..Christine
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for dropping by on my Pink Saturday post. Hope LBeau is on the mend and it's nothing too serious!
What a sweet tribute to your beautiful daughter-in-law! I'm loving that pic of her peeking in thru the church doors and the other of Ben and her first dance together!
Blessings,
Valerie
Wow! You do have a busy April -- I thought three birthdays were a lot (and we ended up just putting them all together) You have a beautiful daughter-in-law -- and what a lucky gal she is to have you for a mom-in-law!
Claire..happy Belated Birthday..I am so glad you did come with a complete wardrobe..would hate to think Ben would have to finance all that..I loved seeing your wedding pics again..it was such a fun night. Thanks, Kathy for the great post..Susie..Go Kris Allen:>)
What a sweet post and what a neat clipping to have!
~Kelli
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