Our Wedding Day

The morning of December 22, we were greeted with a heavy snow storm. Many members of our family braved long trips on snowy roads to be with us for our wedding. We really appreciated everyone who was there and helped us on that special day. We had a brunch with our family and close friends that morning at the church. Then we were all scurrying around getting ready for the big event. I had one stressful moment as my mom was still sewing bits of my dress five minutes before we had to leave.
That afternoon we were married for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls LDS temple. After we were dressed, Barry and I were asked to wait for a bit in the celestial room beforehand. We were both shaking from anticipation and thought the moment would never come. Finally we were led to the sealing room. It was a beautiful ceremony. Among other things, the sealer told us to remember three three-word phrases:
"I am sorry."
"I love you."
"Through your faithfulness."
He reminded us that if we were faithful and stayed close to the Lord, we would be blessed.
When we exited the temple, the snow had stopped, and the world was covered in a beautiful blanket of white. I dragged poor Barry all over those temple grounds through snow and ice to get our pictures. We had a couple close calls with the icy pathways.
We had our reception in Rigby that night and celebrated with our loved ones.

It was a wonderful day and a great beginning to the rest of our lives together.

Bridal Shower

My friends threw a bridal shower for me a few days before the wedding. It was at the Hess's house in Rigby. It was so wonderful to have my Mom, Sisters, "Grandma" Grace, and my best friends all there. They made me stuff my face with marshmallows and made a beautiful gown out of toilet paper. It was awesome!

I'm pretty sure I'm daydreaming about Barry right here.