On Thursday, June 5th we left early in the morning to head to Salt Lake City, Utah for my little sister April's wedding.
I think I was the only one not sleeping at the beginning of our flight out of Raleigh. However, I am grateful that I caught this photo of my parents leaning on each for support as they slept. It was tender.
Miriam loved playing with Maw Maw and Paw Paw on the plane. She thought it was so cool to wear his hat...but only backwards. Later Luke traded spots with her and sat between them as the plane landed. I loved flying with my parents. They were such a great help with the kids and it gave me a much needed break. 
Once we arrived in Salt Lake, April's sister-in-law treated us to a manicure and pedicure. It was amazing! After being in Dominica, my nails were in serious trouble. Here are my fingernails all painted up for the wedding!
Later in the evening on June 5th, we attended the Rehearsal Dinner for April and Robert's wedding. It was held on the 9th floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Robert's father-Jim- gave some great advice for the couple and even a few laughs. 
Every time that Jim made the group laugh, Luke would laugh too...only longer and louder than the rest. Here he is laughing at jokes he did not understand!
Miriam enjoyed visiting with everyone and trying her hardest to be a big girl.
Afterwards, the kids posed for a few pictures with the Salt Lake temple behind them. I just love the SLC temple. I don't think there is another place on earth that means more to me since I served my mission and married my sweetheart there.
After the wedding on Friday, June 6th, April and Robert had a ring ceremony and reception at the Huntsman Cancer Institute by the University of Utah. Doesn't she look beautiful coming down the aisle with my Dad?
Luke was a ring bearer and Miriam the flower girl. I walked down the aisle with her as she casually dropped a few flower petals. I was April's matron of honor and so grateful to have been part of her special day. Jim also officiated at the Ring Ceremony since he is a judge down in St. George. 
April and Robert enjoying their first dance as husband and wife.
Ready for the cake!
Mmmmmmm....
Congratulations April and Robert! 
4 comments:
Ok, so you came all the way to Salt Lake and never even told me??? I totally would met up with you somewhere! I haven't seen you in ages! Probably since you got married. Crazy lady! And now you're so far away again. sigh.
What a beautiful wedding! I can't believe how grown-up Miriam is getting. They must have been so cute to watch at ring bearer and flower girl.
I can't get over how beautiful Miriam is! And your nails look great!
That is a really neat pic of your kids with the temple in the background. It looks like you had fun. It is great to go home.
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