My parents came down from Canada, on the 21st and spent the night in my apartment. the 22nd we all got up and got ready to head down to St George for the wedding of my oldest son to his best friend.
Tom got off work earlier than normal but later then he had requested, my parents went ahead to St George and got to spend time with Kenz and Jeff and see their new house that they had just closed on that afternoon, and Tom and I followed at 5 pm. We took the bike down, and BOY HEADWIND SUCKS BUTT!! HAHA Took us 6 hours to get to St George,, that is a really long time when I am used to getting there in 4. BUT I would do it again in a heartbeat! I love being on the back of his bike, just enjoying the feeling of freedom and being with someone that I truly care about and enjoy being with. We got to St George about 11 pm.. being on a bike in the dark is nerve racking as well, but it is what it is, and although we left later than either of us wanted, we missed a fatal bike accident in the opposite direction on the I-15, so we are grateful for that "intervention" that helped us get there safe and sound!
Saturday morning we got up, got ready and headed to the St George temple. YAYAYAYAYAYAYA Being the mother of the Groom was so completely amazing! I was anxious about how much Todd would be missed today... Levi too, but Todd has a chair in the sealing room, that is just for the Mom and Dad of the Bride and Groom,, and his chair was for my dad, Jake's Papa today,... I let the tears fall,, as I saw my dad sitting there,, not sad, not really. I missed him,, horribly, but right from the first thing in the morning, Todd let me know he was there!!!! Right up until the end of the night!!! I have a necklace that I wear, that has Levi's writing on one side engraved on it, and Todd's on the other. I wear it so Levi's is showing and Todd's is closer to my heart.. I lost count of how many times I looked down and saw Todd's handwriting facing up... 1) walking into the temple, 2) getting dressed in my white dress (required for weddings in the st george temple) 3) sitting in the sealing room looking at my dad, 4) when Jake and Emily were making their vows 5) as Karman and I walked out of the sealing room with our children in front of us... the list goes on and on...
*What I completely appreciate and love, is that I shared this with Tom and his reaction was "are you serious? how awesome is that? WOW!" sincere and full of love and awe*
I sat in the sealing room, looking at the standing room only filled room, full of people from all over that love these two kids so much they sacrificed their Saturday to share in their happy day! Traveling from Vegas, Canada, Arizona, California,, all over,, seriously!!!
We went from the temple to the luncheon where we got to visit and just enjoy each other's company!!! And then rest,, well we rested, the bride's family went and finished decorating for the reception that was SO FREAKING AMAZING!!! *before y'all say I should've been there helping,, haha I was told no!*
The reception was simply incredible,, They introduced the bridal party, had a shoe game that was so freaking funny!!! Bride and groom sit back to back with one of their shoes, and one of the other persons shoes in each hand,, they are asked questions and answer by holding up the appropriate shoe,, without knowing how the other has answered,, yea they both cheated a little,, but it was so fun to was them! Then there was the Father/daughter dance, which brought tears to my eyes,, and yep, looked down and my necklace was flipped again! Ok Todd,, got the message,, you are here!! And I pray both our kids felt your presence!!!
Then the mother/son dance, man I love my son!!! When did he grow up into such an incredible man? Parents hear this,, when people tell you the time goes by fast and you are gonna miss whatever it is you are struggling with with your kids,, TRUST THEM!!! It seems like just yesterday I was holding him in my arms as a new born!! How has it been 21 years??
SO many people came to show love and support,, I am so overwhelmed and in awe of the out pouring of love for our families!!! Seriously, I am the wealthiest person on this entire earth!!!!!
We sent off the happy couple at 9 to enjoy a mini moon in Mesquite and the party shortly wrapped up after that.. They did come back Sunday for a few hours so we could watch them open presents, which was so much fun!!!
Now Mom and Dad are on their way home,, Kenz and Jeff are getting ready to move into their NEW HOME that they just closed on, Jake and Emily are working and wrapping up finals before they go on their honeymoon, Karman and Ken are recovering I am sure,, I HOPE!!! (Thank you so so so very much for all you did to make our kids special day beautiful and amazing for them!!!! And I am so glad we are family!!!!!)
And I think I get a breather before the next big day OCTOBER 1! <3 <3 <3
My cup truly runneth over! These are just a few pics,,, the rest are on my Facebook! if you want to see them and can't let me know
Such a truly amazing day! Thank you seems so little to all of you who played a bigger part than you can ever comprehend! I am seriously brought to tears when I think of how very loved these two are,, our whole family is... and you never cease to amaze me with your outpouring of love and support,, it is all I have though,, so Thank you,, from the deepest depths of my heart and soul.
