FEB. 2007 PHILIPPINES 

Bob & Girlie at the Butuan, Philippines Airport,  on Feb 7, 2007.

Our first meal together in Cabadbaran, Feb. 7, 2007.

Early morning walk on the beach. Feb 8, 2007

Girlie had just washed her hands in the ocean after buying some freshly caught fish.

Girlie Mendoza & Bob in a Pizza Hut in Butuan, Philippines on Feb 9, 2007

Feb 10, 2007 I discovered Girlie had a boyfriend in the Butuan McDonalds.

Girlie, Bob, Girlies parents, and nephew.  At our engagement party in Victory, Tubay, Philippines, Feb 14, 2007.

Girlie Mendoza Feb. 14, 2007

Opening the champagne.  Feb. 14, 2007.

Pouring the champagne. Feb. 14, 2007.

Toast.  Feb 14, 2007.

Someone said, "Kiss her!"

So I did.  We're laughing because  it lasted a long time and embarrassed Girlie.

Chatting with some of the 500 guests.

Valinetines day Feb 14, 2007. She's now engaged and "off limits."

Same afternoon, but after a dress change.  Her sister Lezlie, Bob, and Girlie.

Mom and Girlie talking to family.  The man in red is dad, also chatting with family. Feb 14, 2007.

John Mendoza held by his father Leonard Mendoza, Girlies brother.

Girlie, a cousin, her sister, and another cousin. The camera date was set to US time, really it was the 14th.

Alan Mayhew who introduced Girlie and I. With Lezlie and Girlie. Feb 14, 2007.

Alan Mayhew speaking at our engagement ceremony. Feb 14, 2007

Thanks Alan for introducing Girlie and I.  You've been a great friend to both of us.

Girlie's parents, sister, Girlie, Bob, brothers girlfriend, brother & nephew. Butuan Airport Feb 17, 2007.

On Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Girlie and Bob were married in Rockford, Michigan by 63rd District Court Magistrate Alan Smith.

Before the ceremony.

In the Magistrates office.

Bob's Vows.

Girlies Vows.

Bob gives Girlie her Wedding Ring.

Girlie gives Bob his Wedding Ring.

Magistrate Alan Smith pronounces Bob and Girlie, husband and wife.

You may kiss your bride.

Mother of the groom signs the Marriage License as a witness.

Father of the Groom signs the Marriage License as a witness.

Bob signs the Marriage License.

Girlie signs the Marriage License.

Magistrate Alan Smith and the newly married couple.

The newly weds back at their home.  Yes, she got carried across the threshold.