Utah or Bust

Okay, here goes w/our trip! It was a very busy 4 days, but it was a lot of fun! I'll try and spare everyone a ridiculously long post and try and hit the highlights with pictures to capture the weekend for posterity.Friday's highlights included morning manicures and pedicures for all of us girlie-girls! Check out Amy's claws--Bridezilla, anyone?? Ha!

In the evening we had a family photo session (the first in 5 years!) and a picnic in the park. The weather was fantastic and, despite Cubby having to make a Taco Bell run since our picky children won't eat Subway (they're crazy!), we had a great night!

Saturday, of course, was the wedding. It was another beautiful day and, from what I hear, with close to 100 weddings at the temple that day, it was the day to get married! The sealing was so sweet and it brought back such wonderful memories of our own wedding 7 years ago.

The reception that evening was fun. Amy had live butterflies shipped in and during the reception, released them for all of the kids to "try" and catch with nets. Such a cute touch! Amy was such a sweet bride and paid special attention to her nieces and nephews. Emily loved the extra one-on-one attention and all of the blue decorations that Amy bestowed upon her before we left.

In between all of the chaos, the kids really spent a good portion of time coloring! It was crazy how involved they got with their pictures. Especially Emily. In fact, throughout the entire trip, Emily really impressed us with how well-behaved and "big girl" she was. She travelled really well and, since Christian had a little tougher time adjusting and all (due to new teeth and a cold), we were thankful that she was so good!

Sunday was much more low-key and after sacrament meeting, we brought the kids home for much-needed naps. (Christian then proceded to sleep for 4 hours!!) The afternoon was then spent playing with the cousins and having a blast with chalk, bubbles, and all of Aunt Whitney's play-doh!

Sunday night was also cute as Aunt Whitney (who is expecting their first little guy in October!) read the kids her favorite childhood book, "The Monster at the End of this Book." She was such a good reader--Emily was all giggles! (Maybe she'll come do storytime at the library sometime??)

So, as you can see, we had a fun-filled whirl-wind of a trip and were so grateful to have been able to make it out there. Thank you to all of our wondeful family members who helped to make the trip possible and a success!