Whirlwind weekend
6:05 AMWe were in and out in Utah. Got in Friday night around 11 and left Sunday afternoon at 5.
But in between? In between those two flights, some of the most precious moments of my life occurred.
What a glorious weekend!
Look at this girl. She is someone who knows who she is, has an idea of who she wants to be and doesn't bend to make people feel comfortable about what she likes and dislikes. Makes her headstrong at times but she has the kindest, most tender heart you may ever know.
She married her best friend on August 2, 2014 in the Manti Utah LDS Temple. When a worthy member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints enters the temple, he/she makes a covenant to God, (a temple covenant is a sacred promise that when kept, meaning, when obedient, extends beyond this life on earth) and promises to keep the commandments to receive the blessing of eternal marriage. It's a marriage for which we do not see an end, not even death. I can't think of a more hopeful, peace-bringing promise than to have eternity with my love so I wish it for everyone.
Congratulation, Ruth and Kameron!
I got lots of compliments on the green. I'll have to buy more green things. This is the only green article of clothing I own. I also am in love with the flower crowns we wore instead of holding bouquets. Good call!
I didn't get as many pictures as I probably would have taken had my dress had pockets for my phone. That's why there was a real photographer there and we shall see more pictures in the near future.
But I love these people. My people were there with us Saturday night. So many people helped pull the reception together and then clean up afterward! Haha we forget about that part but it was so much easier with loving hands.
I have to give a shoutout to my sister's amazing friends that helped pull it all together in the last few months. They were crazy busy the week before the big day and the day of was a little insane.
I am so grateful for the blessing of safety for Kameron's sisters. On the way back to Utah County from the Manti Temple, the bumper of Nicole's car fell off, the car ran over it and popped one of their tires. In the middle of nowhere. I'm so glad they didn't get hurt and that they still made it in time for the reception. It was hot and I'm sure it was incredibly stressful for all of them. I'm glad it wasn't worse although I wish there was some way we could have helped them better. We love you, Muhlstein's!
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Sunday we spent in Salt Lake City with the Larson's. We met sweet little Ari, our nephew, when he was being de-swaddled. It was THE cutest thing in the world to watch him stretch his tiny arm and legs after being wrapped up tight.
I can't imagine a better way to spend an afternoon than with a newborn sleeping in your arms.
It breaks my heart to think about how different our darling little nephew will be whenever we get to see him next. We don't know when that will be! But that Sunday was just a tough day for me all around.
We said goodbye to everyone and we headed to the airport.
My parents and two of my brothers came up to see us off. (Sister and brand new brother-in-law were on their honeymoon :) )
I only got pictures with my dear parents although now I'm really kicking myself for not getting pictures with my brothers. Especially since Sammy (no one calls him that anymore, just me) will be entering the Provo MTC in just a couple of weeks to prepare to serve in the Honduras Comayagüela mission for two years.
TTFN Utah
Back to New York for two more weeks and then off to London and our new life!
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