This
page is called "Star Search", where we introduce
you to some of the key stars in our lives...
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Helen
and Al Szem, Marisa's grandparents.
"69 Glorious
Years of Marriage" - Everyone's role models for how to
enjoy life. Each turned 90 in the last year and they are singing
and laughing and leading us all ! |
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Barbara
and Brad Szem, Marisa's parents.
Happy, solid, joyful, and nurturing.
Proud parents of 5 children and 8 grandchildren. 43 years of
marriage and counting... |
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Ginny
& Jack Stafford, Dylan's parents.
Dylan's Source and Dylan's Hero. Everything
that works in his life he owes to Ginny and Jack. 38 years
of marriage and counting... |
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Patty Albright -- the
Maid of Honor.
Always has a plan. Creative. Bold and Sassy! |
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Trish -- Bridesmaid.
Marisa's old dear college friend.
Solid, Exotic, Adventurous, Loving. |
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Bonnie
Smolensky, Bridesmaid, one of Marisa's sisters.
Bonnie has it together. She leads a loving,
warm and generous family with husband Gary and children Craig,
Connor and Carly. |
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Jen Herda,
Bridesmaid.
You won't find a truer friend to listen
for your commitments in life. Jen is a loving, hugging, beautiful
huge-hearted friend to both Marisa and Dylan. (seen here
with Herb at Red and Annette's wedding) |
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Lisa Stafford,
Bridesmaid, and Dylan's favorite (only) Sister in the whole
wide world. Lisa has been Dylan's "Maya
Angelou" for a lot of years now.
His Rock. |
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Travis
Vernon, Dylan's Best man, friends since age 3.
"Lone Ranger & Kimosabe". First rock concert was
Van Halen "Diver Down" in November 1982. Fun loving.
Gentleman. |
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Charlie
Stafford, Groomsman, Dylan's cousin on his dad's side.
Quick witted, dry sense of humor, keenly
observant, love & compassion |
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Jon Stafford,
Groomsman and Dylan's favorite (only) brother!
Nobody does Joy like Jon. One of the happiest
people Dylan knows. Gets down with his Guitar. |
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Humberto
Hernandez, Groomsman, (on the left in the photo :-) ).
Beto introduced Dylan to Mexico and the world. He is a world
class human being, as solid as they come. His friendship helped
begin Dylan's 'adventure-life' to Chicago, California, Spain
and Germany. |
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Here is
an amazing family! This is Marisa's brother
Chris and his beautiful wife Lisa and their kids: Nick, Lyndsey,
Stephen, and the twins Amanda and Briana.
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This is
Suzanne, Marisa's sister, seen here with
a younger version of Nick. |
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This is Craig, Connor and Carly Smolensky!
Marisa is a proud Aunt to Bonnie and Gary's
three awesome hijos. |
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The two
hermanos! Meet both Marisa's brothers
together, David and Chris. |
