The Wedding Party

Chelsea Menzies and I were in Grade 2 at the same time at Westwood Elementary, but it wasn't until later on in Girl Guides that we actually met. Our paths crossed again in Grade 11 when we shared classes at Prince George Secondary. Chelsea and I have been close ever since, going to university at UNBC together. She is a great friend to talk to and is always willing to help out. Chelsea has just graduated with a BA in English and has applied to the Education Program for the fall. She wants to become an elementary school teacher.

Brianne Burkinshaw and I have gone to school together ever since Grade 2 at Westwood Elementary. We have grown up within two blocks of each other and have always been in the same classes in school...right up to this day! We are in the Biochemistry program together at UNBC and even share a lab bench in our research lab. It is great to have someone else around who appreciates the geeky side of humour! Brianne plans to take some time off after graduation this spring to travel and then do her masters in...something!

Elizabeth Woolnough is Tim’s sister, whom I met shortly after Tim and I started dating. Elizabeth is involved in speed skating as well as leadership activities and drama in school. She graduates from high school this spring and will be attending the University of Alberta in the fall doing language studies and focusing on French, Spanish, and Italian (we're not sure in what order!).

Dan Dittaro is a friend and roommate of mine who, along with the other groomsmen, is from Vanderhoof. We attended the same high school where Dan was a year behind me, and began spending time together once Dan started his first year at UNBC. We have spent much time together tossing a disc, playing floor hockey, and watching The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. Dan is finishing his degree in Computer Science and Math.

Nicholas Plett has been a friend since he started to attend the same high school as me in Grade 11. We were roommates in residence our first year at UNBC and have been roommates ever since. I have spent many hours with Nich doing homework, watching The Simpsons and just doing 'stuff'. Nich is finishing his degree in Forestry and is also engaged, to Kim. Nich was the one (and I will always thank him for it) who introduced me to Bonnie!

Murray Bartsch is also a Vanderhoofian. He is the "old man" in the house and has lived with Nich and me for four years, joined two years ago by Dan. Murray has a degree in Geography, and this year started in the Education Program. Murray is also engaged, to Rebecca. Murray and I have known each other since I moved to Vanderhoof, and attended the same youth group.

Brian Ollenberger is Bonnie’s big brother. Also a UNBC grad, he is a software engineer, living and working for the past three years in Sunnyvale, California (Silicon Valley). He keeps busy training and running several half marathons a year, and plays guitar and piano (and even sings) with a worship team at his church in Sunnyvale.

Kiff Woolnough is Tim’s younger brother who, along with Brian, will be an usher at the wedding. He is currently living in Vanderhoof working on his carpentry apprenticeship. Maybe someday he will help build us our own house!