It's been far too long. I was proud of myself for keeping things updated around here. The blog posts, pictures and on-air examples. I was enjoying the feedback and interaction with readers. Then, things got a little hectic in my daily routine. I rang in the new year by celebrating the biggest (and greatest) day of my life. On Saturday, January 3 in Whitefish, Montana I married my best friend. Fallon and I tied the knot in front of family and close friends. It took a year of planning and dozens of phone calls, text messages and FaceTime dates with parents, bridesmaids and groomsmen. Pastor Chad was kind enough to offer some pre-marriage sessions via FaceTime. Wedding planners, resort officials and photographer emails flooded my inbox. Tux and dress fittings were frequent. It was all worthwhile. When we became engaged in late 2013, we knew we wanted to return to Montana for the wedding nuptials. We also knew we wanted a winter wedding, especially after moving to Arizona. We certainly didn't plan on celebrating during the biggest snowstorm of the winter, but we should have known when it snowed in Tucson on our way to the airport. Temperatures were cold and roads were subpar. But, pictures in the snow looked incredible thanks to our photographer, Wayne. It was difficult to complain about the freezing temps when there was a large smile on my face. The ceremony was short and meaningful. The reception was memorable. Immediately after the three main dances (bride and groom's first dance, father/daughter dance and mother/son dance) the snow storm decided to knock out the power in the entire town. Luckily, thanks to some quick thinking by bridesmaids, we were able to light up the dance floor, keep the music roaring and party on through the night. After spending a few days in the blistery Montana winter it was time to honeymoon in the sunshine. One week in Jamaica was exactly what the doctor ordered. Paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and tubing filled our days. Rum-filled drinks and Jamaican dishes were aplenty. We even ran into a fellow Montana newlywed couple, proving once and for all how small the world truly is. Fallon and I are now back in Tucson, returning to work and enjoying our first weeks as a married couple. The "I do's" weren't the only big news in our lives in recent weeks. Before flying to Big Sky Country to tie the knot, we added a new member to our family. Rosie the Rhodesian Ridgeback became a permanent member of the household in late December. As you can imagine, Rosie is a fair amount larger than Tinker, our Yorkie. Watching the two interact over the past month has been enjoyable as they continue to entertain on a daily basis. So there you go. A quick update on some big changes in our lives. All of the preparation, work and responsibilities have been incredibly worthwhile as we take the next step in our lives. Stay tuned as we continue our journey!
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Shirley Rorvik
2/1/2015 02:54:57 am
You're still a top-notch writer, Richie, even though you're now a "father" of two and husband to one terrific woman!
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AuthorRichie is a small-town boy chasing big-city dreams. When he's not involved with sports, he's spending time with his wife, Fallon; their yorkie, Tinker; and their Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rosie. Archives
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