Non-alcoholic of course. But I truly DO love weddings. This weekend Bjorn and I drove up to Idaho for Amber and Jarod's wedding. Amber was part of the amazing singles ward in Washington where Bjorn and I first met. She has been a friend to both of us so it was wonderful to meet her new husband and be a part of their fantastic marriage celebration. Others from the "infamous" MV3 ward came as well, from other parts of Idaho and Washington. Some single, some married, some with kids, and a few pregnant! Perhaps more exciting than the wedding itself was the opportunity to reunite! We have not all been in the same place at the same time since that first summer. One by one we have moved away to start new lives. Being together brought back so many great memories. Late nights at Applebees, having crushes on each other, and discussing who is dating who. It's changed a bit now, and I'm happy amazed at how everything has turned out. Of course Heavenly Father has a hand in our lives!
After reconnecting at dinner the boys went shooting (yes, that was my husband's idea) and the girls had our Bachelorette party for Amber complete with sewing last minute alterations to bridesmaid dresses, a chocolate fountain, and sans-alcohol margaritas! We all stayed up a little too late and felt like teens again (except we got really tired right before midnight- which didn't used to happen). The company was great! I had a blast re-uniting with these girls.
Amber and Jarod were sealed in the Idaho Falls temple, one of the older temples (5th or 6th built if I remember correctly), in a beautiful and large sealing room. I love attending temple weddings and listening to the advice and words of the sealer. Being reminded of our temple marriage and the covenants I have made, I am inspired to do better and work harder!
Back in Pocatello a PURPLE reception complete with sand ceremony and the PB&J song made for a lovely, unique reception. We showered their car with a little bit of love and wished the couple well as Bjorn and I left the reception early to get home that night.
An adventure found us around Brigham City, dear Suzy (our Xterra) ran out of gas. The gas light had gone on of course, but we thought we knew how much further we could go with it in on (it goes on a lot). We were wrong, and Suzy ran out of gas on the freeway. Bjorn was able to get another 50 feet out of her by starting and restarting several times, and magically we made it to the off ramp. We coasted to a stop on the side of the road next to the stop light, and my dear husband jumped out and ran to the gas station. We had to buy a gas can, as well as gas. But once the liquid was inside Suzy started like a champ! I was a little surprised at myself for not freaking out at all, and even telling Bjorn to keep calm and assuring him- Bjorn commented later that I handled it very well.
All in newlyweds weekend :)
