20th Anniversary

**gordontaos** · 25th August 10, 05:35 PM

Here are some photos of our 20th Anniversary Renewal of Vows. Maggie and I invited 20 friends and family over to our home for the ceremony and dinner, and a celebration of past and future.

Maggie and I with the piper, Charlie Rafferty, on our front portal prior to the renewal of vows. The chile "ristras" are a traditional New Mexican symbol of good luck that are changed every year. The pot on the right was for the "smudging" of the guests with white sage prior to the ceremony

The Kiowa Traditional Healer, Sue Westbrook, who blessed the event.

One lucky guy with one beautiful woman by his side.

A small group of friends and family was present. The mountains in the background are the Sangre de Christos, a branch of the Rocky Mountains. Sangre de Christo is "Blood of Christ", and the mountains were so named because they will turn bright red at sunset.

The piper sending us on our next journey. Mother and Father in Law on the far right.

**NorCalPiper** · 25th August 10, 06:08 PM

Hopefully I can be so lucky! Congrats to you both and long life!

**Riverkilt** · 25th August 10, 08:18 PM

Beautiful pics in a beautiful setting and a touching event.

Any chance of un-bifurcating the in-laws??

**KFCarter** · 25th August 10, 08:23 PM

Thanks for sharing the ceremony with us. A beautiful event in a beautiful part of the world!

**Cygnus** · 25th August 10, 08:40 PM

Congratulations and thank you for sharing! Seeing the ristras brought back many happy memories of visiting my grandfather in New Mexico and I hope they continue to do their job for another twenty years!

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Any chance of un-bifurcating the in-laws??

Now there's something you don't hear every day...

**Mael Coluim** · 25th August 10, 08:54 PM

A beautiful event! Congratulations. A couple where I work renewed their wedding vows this weekend on their 60th anniversary. You are just getting started!

**gordontaos** · 25th August 10, 09:05 PM

Riverkilt, My Father in Law actually rented a kilt 10 years ago for a Burns Night Celebration that Maggie and I put on. Although I am a proponent,(obviously), I do not think that he is close to catching the fever.

Mael Coluim, in 40 years I will be 98. My greatest wish is to then stand beside my Bride of 60 years. There is absolutely no reason why we will not celebrate that particular anniversary. Thank you so much for setting the goal!!!!