WOW! What a weekend! We went on a whirlwind trip to Vegas very last minute! I heard that Alison was a little low because the people who had planned to come to Vegas for the baby blessing had last minute changes to their plans. I called to comfort her on Friday...she was pretty weepy. My heart broke! I wanted to be there for her so that she knew that I love her and that she has family who cares.
I knew that that would just not be possible! We had to get the brakes done, get the engagment pictures, get the shopping...you all can fill in the rest. Well, the brakes got done, the pictures were snapped, and Scott suggests (with a great big kiss by-the-way) that we should pack up and go to Las Vegas. I kissed him right back and said, "I love you!" Oh, are we Eloping??" HA!
So we get in the car and I announce to the kids, "Who wants to go to McDonalds for dinner?" YEAH!!!! is the overall vote...I just didn't tell them that it would be in Cedar City...
Home to pack have one hour to throw this together...we grab our junk and go. WOW! we are off to Vegas and it is 3:00pm. I think we can make it there in 6 hours...yep! it worked out.
Fun trip, great surprise for Aunt Alison. Fun to see Chase, fun to see Cole, great to see the new Tate-r-tot!! He is super cute! My girls were smitten! Isaac loved his toes and Garrett loved to touch his hands.
Scott and I had the best getting to know you conversations in the world...it was magical. We were able to just enjoy the company, feel a part of a family, and practice the bigger road trip to Legoland in the spring with the family. The family was so calm and happy with Scott, it was a blessing.
He allows me to do all that I thought I couldn't for so long. I'm learning and growing...Thanks Scott! Anyway, When I get the pictures...lost my camera in Vegas...OUCH! I'm waiting for Alison to post them for me so that I can send them all to you.
WE had thoughts of going to the wedding chapel and getting a few photos for FB and for the engagements...complete with baby TATE...we just picked him up at the drive in. Ha.
Seriously we want all of you to be there for the wedding so we are waitng...we want to have family all around us and enjoy the love from all of you. WE are under 2 months to go until the wedding. It will be a great day and then a year from that date to be sealed...will be a huge blessing in all of our lives.
If I can say anything it is this: take the opportunities to be with family when ever you can. Love them as if it was the last day of their lives, kiss and hug, say 'I love you', and laugh...out loud and hard. This is the Joy that Nephi talks about, "Men are that they might have joy..." I love my life despite all the heartache. That heartache gives me focus and helps me to truly be grateful.
Happy day everyone!
3 comments:
That is a great sister - I wish I had a sister like that. Al is so lucky. I'm so glad you did this - what a memory.
Hey, It sounds like you have a date set? I hope all the planning goes well. You deserve the best wedding day ever! Please tell Alison congratulations for me! I am so happy for her and the new addition to her family. I am glad you were able to go see her when she needed you.
ya thanks to my big sis for doing that for me..by the way i sent you those pics..did you get them?
now you have to help me get my background fixed on my blog!!
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