Family/Wedding/Blessing

I am going to write about our week, then post pictures later, then I wont have to explain...I'll just post pics.

This week was so much fun......Emily, Jake and Amaryllis (Ben sister & family) stayed with us this week. The whole family was intown for their youngest sisters wedding. They live in NC, and because of various reasons, we haven't been able to head out that way in over a year. So we loved having them stay here. Plus Charley got to play with her cousin. We had lots to do this week....we threw Char a bridal shower, had family night with the whole family, went shopping, and went to chuck e cheese. Friday we were able to go to the temple with Char, and Saturday was the wedding.

The wedding was in the morning, followed by pictues and then the luncheon at the Joseph Smith Bldg. then we came home to let the kids nap then off to the reception early for more pictures, then the reception. It was a crazy day, but it was so much fun. Everything was beautiful, and looked great.

Sunday we decided to bless Gabby because so many family was in town. Because Ben's family is in NC, they hardly get to come out this way anymore. So we decided to take advantage of the oportunity to bless the baby. And because we were blessing Gabs, my parents came out as well! My parents even watched the girsl while we went to the temple on Friday and while we were in the sealing on Saturday. I was stressing over who was going to watch the girls, but it all worked out! THANKS mom and dad for watching the girls!

The blessing was perfect! Ben did such a good job, and I am so grateful he is a worthy preisthood holder and good husband and dad. The blessing circle was HUGE, and filled with many of Gabby's uncles (that includes uncle kiki!), both grandfathers, and some of Ben's uncles. In total we filled 5 rows, with 40 people. ....Then after those 40 people came over to our condo for left over wedding food! It was a sight to see, but it was so much fun! we loved it all! It was a wonderful day filled with family! We really do have the best family ever!

I'll post pictures of the week soon!