A happy post

Last week we flew to Utah for my younger brother's wedding. I am so glad we made the trip! Simone was an absolute angel (a sleepy one) on the plane ride to and from Utah, and I am so relived. I was worried about the long flight, but it was a cinch! It was so wonderful to see my family, and have a few quiet and not so quiet get togethers. Natalia loved seeing "Grandma Great" again. We also got to spend a little time with Adam's family (Lincoln's brother's fam, Grandma Eaton, Aunt Grace and Bethany too.), and The Hunts (Lincoln's Aunt's family). What a wonderful way to spend a week.

The wedding was absolutely perfect. What a special day to be a part of. Almost ten years ago Lincoln and I were able to be married by my parents' cherished seminary teacher, Robert J. Matthews. He was the Temple President of the Mount Timpanogos Temple at that time. A few weeks ago my Mom went to the temple, and just happened to see him again. She asked him if he would be available to seal my brother to his sweet bride. Of course he accepted, and it was such a wonderful experience to hear his wise counsel again. It was a beautiful ceremony. I love to go to the temple. I love the spirit I feel there, and this day is one I will always remember.

I got to take a few photographs of the wedding. Mostly group stuff...I am actually kicking myself for not taking something more traditional of the happy couple for blogging purposes. =) My friend Stephanie inspired the photo above....I didn't get it exactly how I wanted it, (my sun flare is so weak) and now I need to find a bride and groom to practice on! =) (Steph...what lens to you use for your flare shots!?)

This photograph is one of my favorites of all time. My father's hands, and my baby Simone.

This is my niece Ciara. She told me she wants to be a photographer or pet photographer when she is older. We talked about photography...and I LOVED IT! She is so big now, and I hardly recognized that little lady! It's been 2.5 years since I've seen her family.



Wyatt and Caleb posing for me. It is nice to have cousins that love a good duel.


Natalia or "mother nature" as Ciara called her. She joined in the fight, and would hit her boy cousins with that bouquet of weeds! =)


I will do another post with more images later. =) I have so many.