Brandt was eager to attend the temple and do baptisms with cousin Micah. On this Saturday morning, we worried that the baptistry might be really busy, but when we walked in with Brandt, he and Micah were the only patrons. Micah was able to baptize Brandt, and they did some family names. How fantastic is that?
The rest of us went upstairs for the sealing. Ethan and Callie both looked radiantly happy. Ethan never quit smiling. But what's not to smile about on your wedding day? I love being with family in the temple, especially when we are performing ordinances for family members or enjoying a live something. It was great to be together. Michelle had flown in from Missouri, Lee and Cammie and David and Sharon had driven up from Utah, so we were a decent showing of Barrus Family supporters.
After the sealing we went to lunch and had a great time continuing to visit. James and Alisa joined us for a bit and we chatted with them, too. We don't see them enough; Florida is far away. We ate well and then went outside for a picture. We need more group Barrus photos for the family photobook that I put together at Christmas. We had Brandt take the picture of all the Barri adults who were there, and he took several of himself as well. He's a teaser teaser.
Selfies taken when he was supposed to be taking the adults' picture.
With the happy couple.
I didn't take another picture the rest of the day. In between lunch and evening festivities, David and Sharon, Lee and Cammie, and Michelle all visited with the Brunsons. They came back from their travels and we were able to talk and get to know them better. Until this afternoon, we hadn't actually seen Richard and Lynn at all. They are as kind and gracious as Amy has been, and it was fun to chat. Amy had made homemade bread, so we ate and talked and talked and ate. Yum!
The wedding reception at the ranch house involved dinner, dancing, and general good feelings. The Youngs had smoked and grilled tri tip, had baked beans and salad, plus lots of desserts including a chocolate fountain. It was all delicious! We did more talking and met a nice woman who lives outside Boise and has worked with the youth for many years. The children ran around with other children running around, and the casual atmosphere meant we were all comfortable in our jeans. As we were preparing to go, the wind kicked up and began blowing stuff away, but we leapt in the car and escaped the storm. I sort of figured that someone would post a picture of the bride and groom at the temple, or at the party, or something, but I haven't seen anything and didn't take a picture myself. Oh well. As long as I get one for the family photobook.
We got to take Michelle back to the hotel where she is staying, so we got to talk to her more. I keep writing about all the talking, but that really was the best part. We don't see many of these people very often, so to be together and have the chance to really catch up is such a treat. The kids wanted to get home so they could hang out with Sid and Jake, but we got back late and it was bedtime.
No comments:
Post a Comment