So this weekend the whole Larsen clan got together and stayed under one roof and had a blast! I love hanging out with Creed's family, I am the luckiest girl with the best in-laws. I love the craziness of it all! So here is what happened:
Friday-Sarah and I visited the doctor. She had been running a fever and a rash broke out. I wanted to be on the safe side and so we went. We found out that she had Rosiola, a form of the measels. She was no longer contagious, but had been since Monday. Creed and I didn't get it and so we decided that we would go on with the weekend as planned. So we packed the car up after Creed got home from work and headed down to Murray. Once there Creed and I and Elizabeth and Shirl went to the Pioneer concert with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Osmonds. The concert was so fun! They showed videos of the Osmonds when they were younger and pictures and the music, I loved the music. They did an amazing arrangement of Shenandoah and another songs that I just can't remember at the moment. Anyway, it was awesome!
Saturday-We had family pictures at Murray Park, a great place for pictures by the by. Then the girls, Elizabeth, EmmaLee, Kendra, Ellen, Valerie, Ali and I all had pedicures. Then we had a little break for naps before we all headed up to Cherry Hill for the afternoon. Sarah loved it! She loves to swim and go down slides. We all just had fun laughing and enjoying time spent together. Once the children were in bed the adults stayed up and played Mario Cart on the Wii till WAY too late!
Sunday-We had church and dinner and family time. The instruments were brought out and the practicing for the wedding happened. Then there was just some more hanging out and talking. We also visited with Grandma and Grandpa Larsen and had yummy chocolates and strawberry shortcake!
Monday-I cut my hair so that I now have a Paige Davis haircut-she is the host on Trading Spaces on TLC, or the girl doing the RC Willey ads. I LOVE IT! Then I scrapbooked for Ben and Ali's wedding. The house was cleaned, the children were played with some amazing pictures were taken by Ell, pictures were looked at from Saturday and ordered, dinner was made and eaten, Ali's family came over for FHE, a lesson on faith was given and games were played. Fun was had by all! It was so fun to just hang out with everyone and Ali's family is so fun and super nice. After FHE the Larsen's practiced an arragement of My Treasure that Valerie had written. Kendra and I listened and cried. It was so amazing and it is so fun to see everyone with their instruments and sharing their talents. LOVED IT!
Tuesday-THE WEDDING DAY! So Ben and Ali were sealed at 10 am in the Bountiful temple. The ceremony was so sweet and I was very grateful to be there and to remember my wedding day. I LOVE WEDDINGS! Pictures were taken afterwards of course. Then there was the luncheon at the Lion House. Good food, awesome music and a wonderful spirit. The songs turned out great and everyone cried while Val sang and cried her song for Ben and Ali. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. Then we all walked to our cars and headed to Aunt O'lynn's house to pick up the grandkids and to chill before the reception. Then the stress bomb exploded all over the plans. I don't know if anybody else heard what happened, but here it goes. It seems that a semi lost it's tank in the middle of I-15 northbound. This means that it was closed and everyone had to use side roads and highway 89. This means that Creed, EmmaLee and I made it to O'lynn's house in 1 hour and 15 min instead of 20. This also means that Eric and Kendra with the carseats made it in 2 hours. This also means that Ellen and Val made it in 2 hours and 15 min and that Shirl and Elizabeth never made it. We were all suppose to be at the Davis Convention Center at 5:15 for pictures. We left the Lion House at 3:30. Nobody from Ben's side made it for pictures. EmmaLee, Creed, Sarah and I made it by 6:15. Ellen and Val made it at 6:30 and Eric and Kendra made it at about 6:45. Our families wedding outfits were with Shirl and Elizabeth who called around 6:30 to say that they were not sure if they were going to be able to make it at all. Ellen, Val, EmmaLee and I were doing our hair and makeup in the bathroom when we found out. We said a prayer asking for a miracle and in about 30 min, at 7:15 Shirl and Elizabeth arrived. It was a mad dash to get them and our family ready and then we all relaxed and enjoyed the evening. Heavenly Father answers our prayers and miracles do happen. This was an amazing experience for me in faith, which thanks to Ell and her lesson the day before was on my mind. I am so thankful to have the gospel in my life and the peace and calm that can come from knowing how much our Father cares for us. The reception was beautiful, the photographer stayed to take our pictures and it all worked out. Ben and Ali are an amazing couple and we love them so much. Thank-you for letting us be a part of your special day. I will post some pictures later of the festivities and fun. On a side note while driving south on I-15 at 11:45 we passed the accident site and it was still stop and go. What a day!
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