THE WEDDING

snow angels David, Jalen, Baylie

Sunday evening the Batchelors drove in from their flight to Vegas.  They loved it because there was snow on the ground.  

 Monday evening we met Clark and Erik’s families in Midway  to see some ice sculptures.  We had a good time together. 

 Dianne brought hot chocolate and Shanelle brought donuts.  I think Dianne brought some donuts too.  We laughed and froze.

The next day we went to Heber to ride on the Polar Express.  The kids didn’t know what we were doing and when they saw the train they were so excited.  They were in their jammies ,just like the book.  Mrs. Claus came on board at a stop and brought her homemade cookies ad hot chocolate.  Baylie and Jalen were so excited. 

 They passed Santa at his village and he waved to them.  All of a sudden he was on the train talking to each child and being so personal.  Needless to say the kids were spell bound.  It was wonderful.  The ride took 90 minutes.  It wound through the Provo Canyon and the snow was everywhere.  There were deer along the tracks which really excited everyone.

Dad and I went to Laws Casper’s wedding reception.  It was so fun because President and Sister Thomas were there and some of our favorite missionaries.   (Elder Fullmer and Elder Gleason)  Elder Casper was one of our favorites also.

We were able to see Kolton play Scrooge in his fifth grade Christmas play.  He was terrific.  That evening we took Baylie to see the Hale Theater production of The Christmas Csrol with Chris Brower as Scrooge.  He is a teacher at Timpview.  

It is my favorite tradition at Christmas.   She was very good but the Spirits scared her. 

Thursday was school Christmas programs.  We started out at 9 AM to see Asher in his kindergarten and school sing.  We loved it.  At 11 we went to Ava’s pre school program.  She knew every word of the many songs they sang. 

 It was a very well-planned program.  After her program we went to Erik and Shanelle’s for lunch.  She made wonderful tuna sandwiches and we had a few minutes rest.  At 2 we headed to Kolton and Camden’s school to hear them sing with their 5^th and 3^rd grade classes.  We love these school programs even with all the noise.  They did a marvelous job. 

Camden middle red

 We took Ava and Nixon home with us to play with the kids here.  They are so cute and happy together.  Scott came and got his two at 6:30.  We hated to see them go.

Bethany brought Ava and Nixon over at 10 the next morning.  It is so much more fun to have more kids to play with.  They had a snowball fight with David and really got him.  Kristin had made a pile of snowballs for them so they were ready, aim ,fire.  Snow is so much fun for kids.  They helped granddad snow blow the entire patio.

Nixon

Right after the kids left President and Sister Caron came.  They were in the last branch we served in on our mission.  We had such a great visit.  We talked about so many fun things.   We took them to see the Provo Tabernacle that is being made into a temple.  We are so excited for the completion.  It is such a landmark in our city.  It burned down several years ago and was going to be demolished but the church decided to do the repairs and make a new temple.  Love the inspiration of the Brethren.  We then took them to the Brick Oven for lunch.  We ate and talked some more until we couldn’t move.  It really made us so homesick.  We do miss our mission friends.

Our big day was Saturday.  We got up and ready to go to the wedding luncheon.  There were over 100 people there.  They invited all the relatives,  even the little ones.  It was so fun to be with family on such a special day.  Dianne had made cloaks for all her girls and even herself.  They were so beautiful.  Ashley’s was red which is definitely her color.  She also made her a beautiful red dress.  She was radiant.  She made all the boys and Clark red vests and ties to match.  They were very handsome.

sitting around

Baylie and Camden

kids table

bride and groom and brides parents

Nuxon's  in this for dessert

After the wonderful meal they had the parents and the bride and groom speak which was nice.  Tyler’s aunts sang a cute song for them.  It was just a relaxing and wonderful time.

From there we headed to the temple, which is what it is all about.  We are so grateful for the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and the priesthood on this earth today.  We are so blessed to be able to make covenants with our Father in Heaven and receive the many blessings he has for us.  We are so grateful that our Father’s plan is to live in families for eternity and the temple is where we can receive these blessings.

Ashley and Tyler were so filled with the Spirit when they walked into the sealing room.  They filled the room with their presence.  It was a time of contemplation on the blessings we have when we do as our Father has taught  us.  After the ceremony we went outside for pictures.  The photographer was amazing and knew so well what she was doing.  It was freezing but no one cared because it was such a blessed occasion.

After that we went to Erik and Shanelle’s to unwind and have more food.  We had soup ad rolls and just had a great time.  Clark and his family minus the bride even came. They must have been very tired.  We talked, ate, laughed and played games.  The kids decorated cookies.

  We left after 9 and fell into bed.  A perfect ending of the week.  Life is always good when you are with family.  We love y'all.