Two More Nephews Married

These last two weekends have been filled with family, weddings, receptions, food, and traveling. They've been wonderful! First was Nick and Sierrah's dinner and s'mores bar open house in Teri's backyard in Logan. It was so fun. Spencer and I came up early to go mountain biking up Green Canyon. He was a riot: he was full on squeaking like a deacon because he was having so much fun. We had a blast. Robyn, Jill and Mike and their kids, Mom, and I went to the Willow Park zoo to pass the time until the dinner and to keep out of Teri's hair until she was ready. But we had too much fun because we ended up being a bit late for the dinner! Mom didn't have the primp time she needed and she swears it shows in the pictures - of how bad her hair looks. But honestly, I can't tell the difference when she's having a "bad hair day".

The next morning was the Brigham City Temple dedication that Mom, Jill and Mike and their kids, and I attended. It was wonderful. And while there, I got another strong impression that I need to get Great-Grandma Brooks and her husband, Johnny Butler, sealed and soon!  I was balling terribly as I told Jill about it.

Then came Adam and Whitney's marriage in the Salt Lake Temple and a reception afterwards in Lindon. Robyn, Mom, and I went to dinner at Em's in Salt Lake City behind the conference center and it was quite yummy! And a fun atmosphere. We did that while Jill and Mike were still driving down from Idaho and while Joni and Adam were at dinner with the bride's family. But after that was a grand reunion and a late night of talking and laughing. But the morning came quickly and we had to be at the temple early for Adam and Whitney's sealing ceremony. After the ceremony, we waited outside on the temple grounds for Adam and Whitney to come out. We were laughing how we were Team Coral (since that was one of the colors) and that Team Purple, from another wedding party, had crowded in front of us - but rightfully so. Their married couple came up first.

Then we all drove down to Lindon for the reception that followed. They had a nice lunch, but I think the bacon-wrapped steak pieces were my undoing because I started feeling gross pretty quick after the reception and ended up getting really sick that night and the next day. Joni even took a picture of me feeling gross in my bed the next morning! Mom had to drive my car and the both of us back to Springville after everyone had left. That's how sick I was. Yuck. But the reception was lovely. We were all pleasantly surprised by the appearance of Uncle Earl and Aunt Sterla! It was such a pleasure to see them and visit with them for the few minutes they were there.

Afterwards, all of us partied after the reception by going to Snowbird's Oktoberfest. Most of us rode up the tram to the top of Hidden Peak, took pictures, and watched the Hansen boys run all over the mountain. It was a shame we didn't get a sisters picture when all of us were together!