Lisa and Clay Gardners wedding!!!!!

       

The day before Lisa's wedding was WILD!!! Lisa's sister had welcomed and brand new baby into their family so understandably Mom, Dad, and Myself took over and they enjoyed their new little one. I put dad & mom to work right away. Mom painted frames as a decoration for the walls and dad helped me wrap all the ribbon and twine around the Mason jars. The best part is that including food and everything  for the reception I think we did it for all under $500. Which I am sooo proud of the outcome.

 Then we were off later that day from a town called Mona up to Salt lake city for the rehearsal dinner that Clays family so kindly invited us to. They looked adorable!

 Then that night  we were back down to Manti to the hotel in a snow storm which was CRAZY! Then all the girls and the bride stayed up chatting about all the things she has to look forward to on the wedding night! It was so much fun!

 Then the following morning we woke up and got ready. Lisa looked amazing! We were looking for a place for Clay and Lisa to see one another before the temple sealing and I just happened to spot this old barn outside of the hotel we were staying at. It was so funny to see her all gorgeous with snow boots and so sweet when clay saw her.

 The sealing was really sweet. The temple was amazing and I could not be reminded of how blessed I am for all the sacrifices that those pioneers made. I could not even imagine the amount of love they must have had for one another and the gospel.

 Then we raced back to the ward building where we were greeted with a Funereal. Which was a surprise since it was supposed to over and gone. Instead  we shared the building and all the kitchen space which was in no other worlds a huge test of patience. We had one little counter and the stove. In the end sister Wheeler the cook stepped in and the food was loved and wonderful. The center pieces had a wood plaque and a mason jar with some flowers from Costco and a picture of the 2 of them. I loved them!

 Behind the head table where Lisa and Clay sat was little flags held up with clothes pins and on the top one it said " Love is kind of a big deal" One of the brides favorite sayings and underneath was pictures of the 2 of them during the courtship. It was really cute.

 The food table

 The cake

 The flowers for the head table

 The first dance

My good bye with Lisa! I was so thankful to be able to be there and thanks to her parents and my talents. I was able to be there. I meant the world to me. I was also sooooo thankful for my mom and dad I really could not have done it with out them. I am so happy fir the 2 of them and the future the are ready to enjoy together.

Planes, Trains, and Utah!!!!

 December 14th, My mom, dad, and, I were off to go to one of my many best friends weddings. Her parents bought my ticket and helped plan and did the decorations and flowers in return. It was so fun to have my parents all to myself and enjoy just being with them it was a great treasure and a time I will always treasure. As you can see our flight was early and we were of to go party.

 My dad and I having fun at a lay over in Houston, Texas. Then when we landed in Salt Lake, Utah it had freshly snowed and was GORGEOUS !

  We met up Lisa... she had to work she just started a new job ate some yummy food and then saw some of the sites. The Joseph Smith memorial building and the Salt Lake temple were breath taking. I still can not get around the sacrifices the pioneers made. The work and love they had is simply amazing.

 The early Mormon Tabernacle building was also stunning. They did a acoustic show of how well it was made, a needle was dropped and you could here it loud and clear. It was neat to see all those touches that where simple inspires by Heavenly Father.

 Temple square all lit up and white  with snow was wild to see. It was net to see something so old yet so beautiful.

 For the next couple of days I was busy and working or enjoying the wedding I will post all those tomorrow. Then after the wedding we were off with Linda Wheeler a loved family friend who was up there for a visit with her grandchildren and then joined us for the wedding in Manti.  After all the wedding stuff was over we picked up her grandchildren and took them to go see down town. Which ended up to be a wild idea because there was a free concert with David Archuleta and it was unexplainable  how many people there were. So we saw some stuff and booked it back home.

 We rode the Trax back to where ou car was parked and it was fun!

 It was insane to drive on the highway and see temple after temple.  With in miles from one another. Oh, I dreamed of just being able to jump in the car and see a temple and do some work. I was soooo jealous!

 Then we were off to go home and I was beyond ready to see my little ones. On the trip home dad had bought a new book. The biography of President Monson and soon we were being questioned about his life. My dad is adorable!

  The view from the plan was neat!

 Then when I came home Aaron and the kids had left a poster and some pictures for me. It was so cute! I have a wonderful husband.

 There was also a sleepy girl waiting up and one messy house. Best of all I got to cuddle and love my babies and my man!

Family and Picture magic!

 December 12th we were lucky enough to have my good friend and Buisness buddy  over at Jarvis Photography to take our family pictures fot this year. They were  way- way better than  we ever expected. She managed to get everyones personalities perfectly. I LOVE them!

This is the face that greets me when Harris is coming to tell me that he did a "No-No". I love that Katheryn captured this face.

I love those Baby Blues!

 Abi danced and twirled sometimes she was even  practically on her head.

 I love that little face! He is handsome like his daddy!

 He found a little wire one the ground and then  chased everyone like is was a snake. He is all boy.

We like to have some fun!

 Abi picked both shoes........ of course they were PINK!

  All I  have to say is Aaron better get ready, This pretty girl is going to be chased  by the boys all the time!

 This is one of my favorite pictures. I love to catch her all snuggled up with daddy! It pretty much melts my heart to watch Aaron with our babies. I love my family!

Thanks.......

I just wanted to tell everyone thanks. Most of you know that I had another surgery and I just wanted to tell everyone how lucky I am to have such wonderful friends.  Thanks for the Yummy dinners and delightful sweets, Thanks for your prayers, and thanks for all the cards and company.  I had some great babysitters Becky and Casey. I do not know what I would have done without all of you. I am blessed to have this crazy leg because I always have a reminder of how blessed I really am. I love you all!!!!!