The Cabin and wedding!

I am so glad that Emmy kept all of our plans in order and on track in July. We were able to come visit her and go to the cabin with our family and Jordon. There was just weeks to go before the wedding, but after solidfying a caterer, I was feeling like it was going to all work out. The Lord really came through hekping me to find people to set up the venues and have the day run smoothly. I loved all of our day trips around the valley and seeing the water where we could and visiting New Mexico. Its nice that we went to church there and in Fox creek and I could feel the sincerity of the people there in the testimony meeting. We played games and Emmy,Jordon and Bri made it up the highest meadow. The gator farm was a highlight and I was just so glad we werent rained out everywhere like the year before and that we had our health. We pased by Lehi on our way back and it was nice to stay at Jordons house. Emmy came home for the wedding a few days before. She was able to sneak in a bachoette party and and endowment session before the big day! the spirit was strong and we really had a grand day. Everything looked beautiful and wrapped up seemlessly. People were there for us. Any hurdle we came a cross, was resolved and it all workd out for the better. The food was amazing, the cake was phenominal. The reception was packed and we had a great showing for the festivities. Emmy got what she wanted and we are all so happy for them.

Utah, again and again

Joe moved to Utah and we got him settled in, but then Brian had a misison reunion in Utah and we went out there in June, we went in may, and will be visiting in July and August! The mission reunion was nice. It was such a spiritual experience. I loved the fireside, hearing the president and his wife talk about the micracles of the mission coming toegther, their call, their blessing of staying in the calling and how the work flourished. I could tell that each missionary there was touched by serving at that time. I'm glad they had the music, food, and pictures of the people and culture of the area. I can see why Brian is so in love with the country and the people. I heard stories I hadnt before and was totally impressed with the whole thing. I'm so pleased he went on a mission there. We got to spend some time in Lehi at Jordon's house and had awonderful time with our children. We always do! We played games, and went out to eat. We played Pokemon go and went to a new game store and to DI. We anticipate more trips to Utah. We will be going to the cabin and will be hosting an open house in Lehi for the wedding celebrations! We finished the pre bridal photo shoot and the bridal shower and are working hard on the details of the wedding. It is a busy time. I listenend to something from Presiden Oaks that said, focus on the important things, all of them at once. I took that as little by little we can be hitting all the impostant parts and progeressing over time. It is something to think about and try to implement. I know whenever I do a tiny bit in my yard or garden, it makes a difference later, especially with the heacy lifting of spring clean up. I'm making a goal to do more daily and maybe things will run more smoothly.

Anticipation Increases

May was really busy. I wrote my article for Auburn journal and we left for Lehi Utah to help move Joe and see Jordon's new house. It was a fun trip and we were so pleased to stay at Jordon's and meet his parents and a few siblings. Spending time with Brian,Emmy, Joe, Celia and Jordon is so fun. We were ableto go to the Saratoga Springs Temple open house and I felt the spirit very strong. We did some things for Emmy's car and visited many Costcos. Celia was almost of out school and somehow it all worked out well doing what we needed to and having fun little by little. Emmy got engaged offically just days after we left and I was so happy Joseph called me and let me know when it was happening. Laura did a great job taking pictures and I was so pleased wth the whole event. I feel blessed to have things coming together nicely for the wedding. It is sshort amount of time, but gladlyy we have been preparing for the wedding for a bit.The Lord has helped me to make choices and someohow make things possible. We have had own share of ups and downs, but I cannot deny all the wonderful times we have together as a family and navigating through this exciting time!