Feburary 2012
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A Royal Family
Tradition Continues for Baton Rouge Family in its 52nd Year as Part of the Krewe of Iduna
On a beautiful winter evening in 1961, Jane Peek was an excited and wide-eyed little seven-year-old girl who was about to witness her first Mardi Gras tableau. It was going to be very special for Jane because her father, the late Dr. Gordon Peek, was going to be crowned the first King of the newly formed Krewe of Iduna.
“I remember being sneaked into the building at one of the Ryan Airfield hangars where the celebration was being held. We were hidden up in the stairs to watch as the pageantry was presented. The Queen wore a gorgeous costume, and on the train was a huge rose that was actually lit up; I was enthralled! Then the babysitter whisked us back home with visions of the fabulous sights we had been privileged to watch and to see my dad so handsome and regal,” remembered Jane Peek Bond, or as she as known to her patients, Dr. Jane Peek, a well-known and respected Baton Rouge physician. As she crouched, mesmerized, that night, Peek probably never thought she, too, would be the center of attention at that same grand ball one day.
Mrs. Gordon Peek can be credited with starting the tradition that has lasted all of these years. She was a charter member, instrumental in initiating the formation of the Krewe along with a few of her friends at the time. Read the entire article online.
Tradition Continues for Baton Rouge Family in its 52nd Year as Part of the Krewe of Iduna
On a beautiful winter evening in 1961, Jane Peek was an excited and wide-eyed little seven-year-old girl who was about to witness her first Mardi Gras tableau. It was going to be very special for Jane because her father, the late Dr. Gordon Peek, was going to be crowned the first King of the newly formed Krewe of Iduna.
“I remember being sneaked into the building at one of the Ryan Airfield hangars where the celebration was being held. We were hidden up in the stairs to watch as the pageantry was presented. The Queen wore a gorgeous costume, and on the train was a huge rose that was actually lit up; I was enthralled! Then the babysitter whisked us back home with visions of the fabulous sights we had been privileged to watch and to see my dad so handsome and regal,” remembered Jane Peek Bond, or as she as known to her patients, Dr. Jane Peek, a well-known and respected Baton Rouge physician. As she crouched, mesmerized, that night, Peek probably never thought she, too, would be the center of attention at that same grand ball one day.
Mrs. Gordon Peek can be credited with starting the tradition that has lasted all of these years. She was a charter member, instrumental in initiating the formation of the Krewe along with a few of her friends at the time. Read the entire article online.
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January 2012
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Wedding Social
E mily Lauren Harrell and Justin Michael McAdams
became one on April 2, 2011. They exchanged vows
before God, family and friends at The Rock Church in
Zachary, Louisiana, in a beautiful ceremony performed by
Pastor Kenny Kepper and Pastor Rocky Bezet.
Although they attended Central High School together, it
wasn’t until after graduating that they actually “met” each
other through mutual friends at a church function. They began
dating and it wasn’t long until they fell in love. On Christmas
day 2009 after much planning, Justin gave Emily her Christmas
present—a beautiful boxer puppy named Rudy with a big red
bow tied around his neck. As she knelt down to greet Rudy,
she saw a ring tied to the bow. As her eyes lit up and began to
well up with tears, Justin knelt down and proposed in front of
couple’s parents, her grandparents and both their sisters. It was
perfect! Everyone was crying, including both dads! Emily’s
parents are Doug and Debra Harrell, and Justin’s parents are
Wes and Sharon McAdams, both from Central. Read the entire article online.
E mily Lauren Harrell and Justin Michael McAdams
became one on April 2, 2011. They exchanged vows
before God, family and friends at The Rock Church in
Zachary, Louisiana, in a beautiful ceremony performed by
Pastor Kenny Kepper and Pastor Rocky Bezet.
Although they attended Central High School together, it
wasn’t until after graduating that they actually “met” each
other through mutual friends at a church function. They began
dating and it wasn’t long until they fell in love. On Christmas
day 2009 after much planning, Justin gave Emily her Christmas
present—a beautiful boxer puppy named Rudy with a big red
bow tied around his neck. As she knelt down to greet Rudy,
she saw a ring tied to the bow. As her eyes lit up and began to
well up with tears, Justin knelt down and proposed in front of
couple’s parents, her grandparents and both their sisters. It was
perfect! Everyone was crying, including both dads! Emily’s
parents are Doug and Debra Harrell, and Justin’s parents are
Wes and Sharon McAdams, both from Central. Read the entire article online.
December 2011
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A House for All Seasons
The Home of Cynthia and John Graves
At any given time of year, the home of Cynthia and John Graves is stunning, but at Christmas, the traditional house takes on a special charm that lends itself to the storybook description of a perfect Christmas home with all the trimmings. From the welcoming double wreaths that greet guests at the entry, to the foyer’s cherished Nativity scene with figurines painted by Cynthia’s father, to the 21 stockings hung on the stairway, the house is spectacular.
Built in 1941, the house is said to be the first two-story house designed by A. Hays Town and was purchased from its original residents by the Graves over 25 years ago. During that time, the couple periodically made significant changes and additions to the original structure as well as to the interior. Read the entire article online.
The Home of Cynthia and John Graves
At any given time of year, the home of Cynthia and John Graves is stunning, but at Christmas, the traditional house takes on a special charm that lends itself to the storybook description of a perfect Christmas home with all the trimmings. From the welcoming double wreaths that greet guests at the entry, to the foyer’s cherished Nativity scene with figurines painted by Cynthia’s father, to the 21 stockings hung on the stairway, the house is spectacular.
Built in 1941, the house is said to be the first two-story house designed by A. Hays Town and was purchased from its original residents by the Graves over 25 years ago. During that time, the couple periodically made significant changes and additions to the original structure as well as to the interior. Read the entire article online.
September 2011
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Award-Winning Designer
Beth Claybourn
and her new book,
Ma Maison
Beth Claybourn
and her new book,
Ma Maison
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