wedding!

On Wednesday the 9th we drove to Arizona. The girls were so great in the car and we had an uneventful and even enjoyable drive down. I love the ages that they are now because they play together and are understanding of each other and love to talk to us.

We got to Trav's parents' on Wednesday night. Thursday morning Trav went with his mom to help set up for the reception and the girls and I hung out at home. Kjerstin and Jeff had arrived late late on Wednesday night, and Kapria and Mila were so excited to play with McKay. Those three spent every moment playing together. They had so much fun.

Thursday night was the family dinner, and Mom hired a sitter for the kids so we were able to make it a date. It was fun to get to know our new sister's family. I liked learning more about Jamee through her parents' point of view. And I officially want to adopt her parents into our family too. That's allowed, right?

Britt & Jamee: Less than 24 hours to go!

On Friday, 11.11.11 Britt and Jamee were sealed in the Mesa, Arizona temple. The ceremony was beautiful and simple and best of all, eternal. I felt so honored to be there. And loved hearing the reminder of what Trav and I committed to and why.

The reception was super fun and the decorations were amazing, but I didn't even pull my camera out for most of the night to capture any of it. I tried to get a couple shots of the girls together, but they wanted nothing to do with cameras and sitting still. They were running around dancing, eating candy, and playing all evening.

 
On Saturday we tried to sleep in a little, but the girls got up early anyway. And yes, played with McKay. They played in the backyard a lot, too. They love swinging. Mom and I went to the Day's to see Jamee and Britt open all their wedding gifts (in which cookie pans and bowls were a major theme; I remember mine and Trav's theme was George Foreman grills. I think we got four.). We stopped by Hobby Lobby on the way home and having never heard of it or been inside, I was a bit overwhelmed. That store is huge! And has so much. And had I any money, I could spent a ton in there. I got out with a Christmas gift for someone and some hooks for the girls' room (thanks, Mom!).

Saturday night we went out for pizza with the whole family, then met up with Britt and Jamee, who were gracious enough to come say goodbye to the girls (Kapria cried the whole way home on Friday night because she didn't get to hug them goodbye before they left).

 Welcome to our family, Jamee! We're so glad you're part of it.


It was a great few days. The only sad part for me was being sick. I didn't get to hold baby Ashton the whole week. Now that I'm finally better I need to go visit him and get some snuggles in!