Janice & Rex married on January 27, 1962 at Selden Baptist Church, about 10 miles south of Stephenville, Texas. They both grew up on dairy farms about 5 miles apart in the Selden Community. Their parents were great friends, they attended the same elementary school for four years, and they even attended the same Baptist church in Selden. Janice shared with me that she is not exactly sure when they first met, since they have pretty much known each other their whole lives, but Rex remembers seeing Janice for the first time when her grandfather brought her to church when she was about 3 and Rex was about 7.
It is so awesome to see two people whose lives have been intertwined for years; and they ultimately fell in love, got married, started a family, followed the Lord's leadership, and stayed the course. Now they have 3 amazing children, 11 awesome grandchildren, and 1 blessed marriage to show for it.
The morning of their 50th anniversary celebration started off with us having a family portrait session with their entire family - it was indeed a beautiful Texas morning.
Oh my goodness.... I just love the combination of the beautiful Beaumont Ranch, a loving family & the morning sunshine! This first set of images is of Rex & Janice along with their 3 Children Kristy, Jill & Joel.
This beautiful family is Kristy (Rex & Janice's daughter) along with her husband Chad and their 4 children (Jonathan, Sophia, Mattias & Cate)
This beautiful family is Jill (Rex & Janice's daughter) along with her husband David and their two children (Samuel & Peter)
This beautiful family is Joel (Rex & Janice's son) along with his wife Mendy and their 5 children (Luke, Matt, Cole, Jack & Grace)
The next set of images are of highlights from the party itself. Everyone enjoyed a Texas BBQ, dancing, a Texas swing band, family, friends & fellowship.
The presentation that was given in honor of Rex & Janice was put together by their Children & Grandchildren. They each shared scripture, words of encouragement and thankfulness for the faithfulness that the Carey's have showed throughout the course of their lives. All the grandchildren shared highlights from each decade that the Carey's have been married along with a matching family portrait. Such a wonderful way to showcase and share the life they have shared together for so many years.
and to wrap up the afternoon Rex and Janice finished up with some fun, laughter and dancing.
Congratulations Rex and Janice!! You two have a wonderful family and a blessed marriage and I thank you for sharing that with us. I loved being apart of your day and count it such a honor that I was there to capture your day in print. I hope that your images will provide years of joy and happy memories for you and your family.
Love & Laugther -
Deanna
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