Lots of Firsts

So since there is life after weddings, although I think I am in sewing machine withdrawals,
I thought I would share FIRSTS.

Now really how many FIRSTS could a woman my age have, apparently many. I am not that great a cook, or at least have become less great since there aren't so many to cook for. Since the first of the year I have made at least 7 new dishes and they were all yummy,

however our new favorite definitely has to be 3 Bears Porridge, courtesy of Clint and Aubrey.

I have sewn 6 new patterns (OK this one really shouldn't count)

I planted many seeds and they are now safely nestled in my garden hopefully to grow BIG and BEAUTIFUL.

I had my first manicure (not fake nails, that is way to much for me) and pedicure. I don't care if I ever have a manicure again but a pedicure once a day would be totally acceptable to me.

Now my last FIRST occurred Saturday. We had been at Trek Super Sat all morning, I had been sick all week with a cold and Rachel convinced me I should accompany her to the local massage school that afternoon and share the 2fer they were offering. Since it was only $12.50 for 1 hour I consented. No never again, that really means never. It was OK during the massage, however by that night, all day Sunday and part of today I felt like my body had been run over many times

with a Sherman tank, from head to toe.

Never have my workouts left me feeling so sore, and then I recall what the guy said as he finished. "Well Mrs Wilson you really don't have any spots that seem tight or sore so that was a pretty light massage, we can do a much deeper one next time. HA! that will never happen.
So now I am left wondering, why do people like a massage?

The Perfect Blessed Event

April 22 we headed to Utah for Alan and Michele's wedding. We had a few preparations to do on Thursday, they came together quickly and after a short delay Doug, Heather and Andrew arrived at the SLC airport. We were SO HAPPY to see them. Andrew remembered us and made us feel so "Grandparent-ish. It really is so fun, this grandparent thing. We did a few errands and visited for a couple of hours with Dan's mom before going to the BBQ Thursday night.

Unfortunately we didn't get any pictures except of kids playing on the playground.
(Love those tongues, I think they are related)
They had a large turnout and I think it was really fun for all.

We had to get up early Friday to get the church set up for the luncheon before the ceremony at the Timpanogas temple at 9am. Thanks to all those helping hands who made it possible.

Rachel, Colby and James watched the kids and helped finish food prep while we were in the temple. Rachel wasn't feeling the best, since she is our un-official photographer we didn't get many pics here either. Peyton and Andrew are sampling the food and Michele is sharing how she and Alan met one another.

The Ceremony was wonderful, the sealer said good things and I learned a few new things also. Alan and Michele look so happy and at peace with everything. If they were nervous, they did

not show it. Here are a couple of my favorite pics.

After a couple hours down time we headed to Fruitland for the reception there. Thanks to Michele's parents for a wonderful reception. It brought back memories of my much younger years in a small Alpine and the sense of family those small towns have. I know Alpine is much to big now for many to believe it once was so small.

beautiful music, beautiful food, beautiful cake

more beautiful family.

Jaren is overcome with joy or could it be allergies?

These 2 pics just made me LOL. Can you guess who's been in New Zealand for the past 4 months. That would also be the girl working to be the "favorite" aunt
It was a perfect day. We feel so blessed to have another eternal family started.
Welcome to the family Michele, we love you and feel so blessed because you fell in love with Alan and saw what a great guy he really is.