Events. . . . .

I went to Utah for my little brother, Nate's wedding. I flew in on friday at 7 am and left monday at 8 pm. My Dad got stuck in Orem and was supposed to take me to the airport. I was in Mapleton. My other brother, Eric, who lives in Mapleton and just got married was in school. His sweet wife, Rachael was home but, without the car. So, we found the key to my Dad's other car (which is a monster taho) and she drove me to meet my dad so I wouldn't miss my flight. Normally, if I ever missed a flight I might be okay. But, this time, I MISSED MY BABIES and knew they were going to be at the airport waiting for their mother to come home. I was so grateful for Rachael helping me out and for my Dad taking me to the airport.

My beautiful twin sister, Aunt Carol, and Uncle Ken. I have a story about each of them from my trip. Becca, who lives in Salt Lake, stood up at my bro's wedding luncheon and talked about how she felt like she needed to have Nate move up to Salt Lake (from Mapleton) about a year ago, I think. She just cried (which isn't usual) about how much she realized she needed him there. Anyone who knows Nate, knows that he is the most kind and fun person to be around! She had a really good experience having him around. It touched my heart so much to hear her story.

My Aunt Carol (my mom's sister) and I went to a concert together on the 11th honoring 09/11/2001. She picked me up from my parents house in the pouring rain and had an umbrella ready for me. During the concert, we were both in tears. It was an amazing preformance! Afterwards, she and I went out for a whopper at Burger King. She and I sat there for an hour or more on a rainy sunday night, and she just listened to me talk about my experiences living in Arizona. It meant to much to me to have her spend that quality time with me.

Uncle Ken (my dad's brother) came to the temple wedding. His wife wasn't able to make it. I haven't seen him in such a long time. He is a great person! I was very very close to his mom (my grandma) and he resembles her so much. She passed away 2 1/2 years ago and it was very hard on me. I loved her so much and still do! Anyway, when I saw him a flood of emotions surfaced and my eyes swelled up with tears. He was looking at me thinking, "well what's wrong with her?" I told him and he got a little teary-eyed too. He said, "well, that's something else that I got from her - the tears that come so easily!" He is such a positive and kind person.

My littlest brother, Eric, is such a funny kid. We were ready to leave the ceremony and head over to the luncheon. I drove with him and his wife. He forgot that he had my mom's purse and without even thinking twice, threw it over his shoulder and started speedwalking to hurry and give it to her. His wife and I were laughing!

At Nate and Kate's Luncheon, there was a program Nate had at everyone's setting. He graduated in Digital Media and was able to whip this up the night before. You opened it up and on the inside was typed up "101 reasons why I love Kate". It was what he had read to her when he proposed. She is an amazing person! It's sweet, funny, and inspiring what he says. I am so glad that they both compliment each other so well. I was pretty much crying the whole trip to Utah. Happy tears. I am close to my brother and he has been there for me in the hardest times in my life. I have a very special connection with Kate, too. It was such a happy time!! I love and am grateful for my family.

When Nate and Kate came out of the temple after they were married, we were all outside waiting for them. When they walked out, he bent Kate over and gave her a huge kiss. It was so darling!

The bouquet. I love arranging flowers and my favorite event is wedding flowers. But, I sometimes let my nerves get ahead of me and freak out! I was scared that I wasn't good enough. I've done quite a few weddings but never for someone I knew until this wedding and another one in July. I did it though! And I think it turned out amazing!

I made the arrangements at my parent's house in Utah the night before the wedding and then stuck them all in their second fridge to keep them cool.

This is what the before picture looks like.




Cory and Easton. I love when they take naps together. It's so cute! My sweet boys! I have the most selfless husband. He stayed home with the kids so I could go out to Utah for the wedding. I wish he could have come, but it would have been too expensive to fly us all out there. And, I was stressed about wanting the flowers to be perfect (which is ridiculous, I know. I just need a little bit more experience under my belt and then I won't get so nervous). I missed Cory and the kids so much. Although, it's always healthy to have some "you-time". I am a big believer in that! You feel so refreshed when you get back. Especially when you're a stay-at-home mom. It's always priceless to see my kids fun as fast as they can when they see me at the airport. It is one of the BEST experiences to have as a mom. These two little munchkins just trying as hard as they can to get to me as fast as they can. I always try to keep myself calm so I don't overkill infront of all the other passengers getting off the plane. But, once I see those kids. . . . they're all I see. I speedwalk to them though. And I love love seeing my handsome husband. But he doesn't get attention from me and vis versa until the kids are home and in bed. Otherwise, they'd just be screaming and jealous.




Raegies first day of preschool. She loves her princess pap-pap.