Julia and Sterling

The last two months have flown by. 4 trips to Idaho (a visit, a quilting trip, bridal shower and a wedding), 1 weekend of my parents visiting me, 83 hours of quilting, 6 seasons of Road to Avonlea, 1 sneaky trip out the window,  at least a dozen movies, too much sugar, not enough sleep, freezing weather, nice weather, 50 miles run, starting school, hours of homework, hours of reading, a full time job, a new ward, a new calling, a new house, new nephew, new brother in law, it's really been jam packed.

A weekend that had the potential to be very difficult for me, really wasn't so bad. It was actually fairly fun. I got into Idaho Thursday night to go to my sisters bachelorette party. We went to dinner, did a scavenger hunt and opened presents.

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It was simple and fun. I had to sleep on the floor since all beds and couches were taken(or so I thought), which wasn't fun.
I made a quick trip to the temple on Friday morning since I usually go on Thursdays and got to stop by and see Denae and her new little baby real quick. In the hour I was there I managed to make her 3 year old cry but apparently I didn't do enough damage that he didn't want me to come in a see all his puzzles and play a game with him.

Friday afternoon was spent at the church setting up for the reception. It took the better part of 7 hours with everyone pulling their weight. David was on the ladder for a couple hours in the center directing things outward, me and Uncle Benny going around the edges, the Kevin joining in on the action. Mom was directing things in all directions, Julie came later and was the be all end all and what she said went. Her and I spent some time raiding classrooms for tables. Dad, Matthew, Daniel and Dustyn did whatever they were told. Rebecca and Eddie were also happy to do whatever was asked. By the end of the night we were all tired and sore and very very cranky.
With the average 1:00 a.m. bedtime, Saturday morning came too early for everyone. The house was a bustle of people getting ready.

I made it to the temple with Grandma right on time. A little drama with Grandma's temple recommend was quickly resolved and we were all waiting to go into the sealing room. It was nice to see so many people I knew there to support Julia and Sterling.I had to look away when Julia and Sterling came in the room. And when the sealer started talking I really had a hard time. When Julie started crying I really had to fight back the tears, but overall I think I came out alright. I only went through a few tissues and didn't even have to touch up my makeup.
The pictures were probably one of the most miserable wedding pictures experiences I've ever had. Rexburg in February is not the ideal time to be outside taking pictures. It was 34 degrees, overcast and WINDY. It was SO stinkin' cold.

After pictures we headed to the church for the luncheon. Julie's MTC companion Rebecca let me sit with them and really I think she saved my sanity throughout everything. Her positive attitude toward me and the wedding was the extra boost I needed to not lose it. :)

We had a little break between the luncheon and the reception. I tried to take a nap, but it was more of a break from wearing nylons than anything else. At 5 we headed back to the church to finish things up. It was beautiful and there were lots of people. Pictures at the reception didn't go quite as planned, but I think overall it was a success.

The photo booth was loads of fun.

 I don't know that I was really much help at the actual reception. I hung out with Danizza, then Katie and her girls and then Emmily. It was fun to see my own friends who I hadn't seen in a long time.

 We decorated their car at the last minute and then sent them on their way. We had a decent clean up crew, with Sterling's mom, dad and brother helping out. The take down and clean up only took about 3 hours and again we were all tired, sore and cranky by the end. The only person who made it to church the next day was dad. I might have made it if Jon and Louisa hadn't stopped by in the morning, but that's debatable. I was pretty tired and never got dressed. I drove back to Utah in my pajamas. :) Overall it was a lovely weekend and I think both Julia and Sterling were happy with how things turned out.