Once upon a time – a long, long time ago – there were three best friends: Cami, Tarren, and Sharon. As often happens, they moved to different cities, started families, and pursued careers. Although they didn’t see each other much, they knew they held a special place in each other’s hearts. When Cami’s heart was broken, Tarren and Sharon wanted nothing more than for her to find true love and happiness again.
And then she did!
The three friends reunited the weekend of July 5 for Cami’s wedding to Mark, a kind and funny man who adores Cami, as well as her kids, dog, and extended family. Tarren and Sharon could tell this was the real deal, and their hearts were filled with joy.
Wedding Eve: Cami’s parents hosted a crab dinner. Denison (Cami’s son) tried to teach me how to dismantle a crab, but eventually he gave up teaching and just fed it to me instead. It was fantastic!
High school besties Tarren, Cami, and me, with Quinn (Cami’s daughter)
My “other” parents, Diana and Dwight (Cami’s real parents), who lived next door in Germany and supported me through puberty.
Table at the wedding reception for all of us who attended Mannheim American High School in the 1980s. So fun to see everyone!
The MHS gang: Vince, Katie, Cami, me, Tarren, and Cami’s brothers – Denny and Jason. None of this would have happened without Vince and Katie, who set up an account on match.com for Cami, despite her protestations. Katie screened potential “matches” and convinced Cami to give Mark a chance. One date, and Cami was hooked!
Me, Diana, the bride, and Tarren.
Mark, Quinn, Cami, and Denison. They are lucky kids to get such a great step-dad!
