It just so worked out that they got married during our teachers convention, so the kids didn't have to miss school, so that was nice. We headed down Wednesday and got there that night. It was great to see everyone! Thursday, we picked our pumpkins out of Grandma Sue's pumpkin patch, hung out with Grandma Di for a bit, helped decorate, ran errands with Sue, got everything set up and ready, got haircuts, went to the park with the cousins while the men all took Randy out to Dave and Busters for a little bachelor party. It was a busy but great day!
On the big day, we woke up and got everyone ready, which is no easy task for a family of 7, lol! We met Grandma Di at the Salt Lake temple and she took the kids of the interactive exhibits at the family history library. We went in and oh, what a magnificent temple it is! We waited in the waiting room and then got to go in the Celestial Room. I always love going to weddings and it makes me remember why I love my Dave and the covenants we've made together. I loved some things the sealer said. He talked about all those who have supported Erin & Randy and said those inside the temple and out. This was significant, because I don't think he knew, but the Lord does, that Erin had some family members who weren't able to attend. He said that everyday, your marriage should have some celestial quality. I loved this! That made me think that there's at least one thing I can do each day to make our marriage a celestial quality. Then he really emphasized the importance of teaching children about the family and using The Family: A Proclamation to the World as a guide and also the importance of the temple by setting the example of going to the temple often. Those are some things we can do better as a couple with in showing our kids how important these things are. This is why we are here! It was a beautiful sealing and made me tear up a bit! It was great to greet them at the end and that part made Dave tear up a bit, too, though he wouldn't tell you that. Outside the temple, we waited and enjoyed the beautiful morning and took some pictures. Sydnie was SOO tired and cried through it all! As they came out, we all hooted and hollered, took a bunch of pictures and Cal wanted a selfie wtih Randy. Cal, Covey, Kaison and then Brody and Lucy were so cute and took Erin's train and started holding it up as they were walking without anyone asking them. So sweet! We took more pictures, and then Stacy took some of our family. Cov got to be in more pictures than anyone, being the best man. It was sweet, but he kept saying the days leading up to the wedding "I'm so nervous!" "What do I do?" It was funny. But he did just great and ate up being in that special role. He'll always be Randy's little buddy. When he does funny things or talks about Randy, or when I take pictures of them, I send it to Randy or post it on social media hoping that some cute girl would see it and melt because of how this little boy loves him looks up to him so much. Maybe it helped? ;) After the pictures, we went to the location of the luncheon, which was an upscale assisted living center in Sugarhouse where Erin works. We helped decorate and get all of the food set up. It was a taco bar that was catered and it was tasty! We got to visit with the family and try to keep the kids good. Though we did get quite a few comments that day on how well behaved the kids were, I always like hearing that because I feel like a circus master most days!
The reception was at a quaint little church in Centerville, where Erin's parents live (she lives in Bountiful in a condo, where she and Randy will live now). It was decorated SO cute! We helped get things going and made sure everything was ready to go. It was a great night and so many came out, we ran out of seating. Erin is a very social one and they send out 800 invitations, wow! I helped keep the kids out of trouble, talked to guests (hooray for family and we have some mutual friends). They had a donut wall and chips and salsa and guac for eats, which was fun. I took the kids out and we bought some things to decorate their car with, so that took a lot of the time. Then we danced a lot, Cal stole the show with his back flips and the worm. And then we watched them cut the cake. They were nice, no smashing here. Then we saw them off with sparklers. The kids were pretty proud about their car they decorated and the ideas they put into it. What a beautiful night! We are glad to welcome "Sister Ryerse" to our crazy family now! Love is the knot that ties us all together.
The day after the wedding, we met up with Mayela & Amber and friends, the Miller family, at Lagoon. Only Emma and Cal have been and it was probably 8 years ago. So it was time! :) They loved it! We took Sydnie with us for a couple of hours and then Dan & Sue came and watched her the rest of the day, which was so sweet of them! Cov was especially fearless and went on a lot of rides I didn't think he would. Lucy liked most, but when she was scared, she let us know and was not happy we made her try a couple. Cal and Emma couldn't get enough. It was a blast! They liked some of the Halloween things and not other Halloween parts. Such great memories together with our family and friends and a great way to end this nice weekend!
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