40 years of love, friendship and family

This past Friday, I was allowed the honor of witnessing Jack and Barbara Cotter's 40th Wedding Anniversary. These two love birds celebrated their anniversary by renewing their vows in front of family and friends in Murphy, North Carolina. I have to say that it was the coziest and most intimate affair I have been to. As Jack and Barbara exchanged vows, the whole congregation teared up. Jack couldn't help but get emotional while he said those traditional words of partnership. I'm sure 40 years of memories flashed in his head during those 15 seconds.

The ceremony couldn't be complete and come full circle with the baptism of the two newcomers to the Cotter clan. Quinn and Reagan were welcomed to the Catholic Faith on the day of their grandparents wedding.

The reception was held at McGuire's Millrace Farm. Millrace Farm was definitely a place of history and love. The farm once was a grist mill and has been in the McGuire family since the Civil War. As we drove down the gravel dirt road, there were old wooden buildings to the left and right, including McGuire country store where the now-owner's grandfather fed people during the Great Depression. I could just imagine the pictures underneath these old roofs...very vintage and country. I wish I took pictures of this place, but you will have to see it for yourself. It's only a beautiful two-hour drive from Atlanta.