Brandt and Cristina's 20th Wedding Anniversary. (written by our great friend Shelley Mitchell)
Once upon a time, 20 years ago
A beautiful Princess Cristina said YO
To a handsome young man with dark hair
Whose name she took Brandt McRitchie YEAH
Together they lived in a little boat shed
Listening to the tidal waters from their bed
Many a party they would have at their place
With an outdoor loo that had no room for the poo in the space
Fun was had and it was a rule they lived by
They were also doing lots of musicals that’s no lie
Work they did fit in, as they needed the money
Brandt the builder and Cristina the honey
was working with children that she loved to do
Their lifestyle was so exciting that was true
Go north they decided and off they went
To the land of the greatest footballers, were sent
They bought land near a place called Noosa
It took some time but eventually got used ta
Starting off, they built a small cottage on their land
And enjoyed the fun times wiggling their toes in the sand
Joining the local Noosa Arts they were the new stars to see
Their shows were amazing and everyone's fantasy
Once again their home was a place of fun and activity
Bonfires, theme nights, waterslides and nudey runs there would be
Sometimes we would have to move our cars very fast
As Brandt putting a tin of baked beans in the fire was a blast
A spa was built out from the house
My children would serve Brandt drinks to him for points which they thought
was grouse
Cristina's 30th came along in September
A whole week of celebrations was to remember
Short films, horse riding and a great fur party
We had the best time with lots of camaraderie
It was then they thought of having a baby sometime
Cristina fell pregnant and she didn't put it on the grapevine
So surprise to all of us as we did not see
That she was feeling sick and did lots of pee
Her belly grew and the family was excited
A beautiful son was born and they were all delighted
Teddy was the first, then along came Sienna their girl
Then the idea of moving to Norfolk Island was a whirl
We will go for two years and give it a go
Now they have been here for 8 years or so
In that time Jasper came along too
So they became a family of 5 and said that will do
What a life they are having here
An island life, they have no fear
So this is as much as I can tell you about them
There is probably a lot more but shhh and ahem
So let’s celebrate and raise our glasses
To these fabulous hot asses
They have been best friends for all these years
So lets make a toast with our nice cold beers
Brandt and Cristina have lots of fun tonight and in the future
Cause not many people can say they have lasted this long could ya
Best friends forever
Having fun is your endeavour
To the future and the great times ahead
May you have many memorable experiences in bed
Sorry I found it hard to rhyme the last lines
But what the fuck have lots of good times.
Love always Shelley
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| The children guests. |
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| The adult guests enjoying the fine afternoon at Emily bay |
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| my flower petal |
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| Telling the story of how we first met! |
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| Trish whipped up a cake, with thanks. |
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| Brandt reminiscing from how we were in the original wedding photos that I am holding |
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| My first cousin Charles was at our original wedding. |
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| 2 of the original outfits from our wedding 20 years ago |
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| Our god daughter Matilda wearing my 22 year old nieces original flower girl dress from our wedding 20 years ago. |
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| Brandt FINALLY gets his beach wedding in board shorts 20 years later! |
