Sunday, July 12, 2009

Justin is now Reverend McLeod


That's right after last Saturday Justin a.k.a. Reverend McLeod preformed his first wedding ceremony for his life long friend Ryan O'donovan and his beautiful wife Amie. Ryan and Justin met when they were about 5 years old playing on their first baseball team (Dodgers), then landed on the same soccer team (Broncos) and then they landed in the same first-grade class (Mrs. Greenbom). They were destined to be friend, but it wasn't clear how good of friends they would be until Justin's first fight.
"I was six. Ryan and I were at the Pleasanton Sports Park at one of my Dad's softball games. We were playing Racketball tag on the playground when these punk-kids started throwing dirt glods at us." I was P.O. and started yelling at them and getting all up in one kids grill. Next thing I now he threw a right hook, catching me square in the eye. I went down for the count crying face down in the sand. Next thing I know Ryan comes in with a flying upper cut sending that kid to the cheap seats. From that day on I knew that Ryan would always be a true and loyal friend no matter how squirrelly things got. I was 0-1 in fights but 1-0 with best friends. I know that he will be a true and loyal mate to Amie for the rest of his life."

Ryan and Justin now live in Santa Cruz, and see each other at least one a week and more if the surf is good. Justin was deeply honored to be asked to officiate Ryan and Amie's wedding. It took place out side in the quiet rolling Soquel hills. It was an intimate setting with close friends and family. After the ceremony we walked over to the tent for delicious sit down dinner followed by a little dancing and some campfire stories.

Amie and Ryan we think the world of you and are so happy to be apart of your world. You two bless the lives of everyone you come in contact with.

2 comments:

Damaris @Kitchen Corners said...

this is fabulous. Good job Justin and congrats to Amie and Ryan.

If you do ever decide to move to Brazil becoming a reverend is a very lucrative option.

kim said...

o.k., just that is hilarious! i love that you officiated at the wedding. i just heard about you guys and marin and mike all living together. so fun!! i totally agree it's about time we had a pulley/mcleod fam reunion, its been way too long. congrats to amie and ryan, what a cute couple!