Saturday, 29 August 2009

A Reception in Mesa

Danny and Dalena scheduled an open house in Mesa for friends and family late in August. Jack and Lisa and I drove down for it.

This is actually the last picture I took before we went home - but it was the only one I got of the bride AND groom! They're standing on their front porch, in front of the sign that Kurt Umbrell made for them as a wedding gift. Pretty cool.

Here's my beautiful daughter-in-law in her wedding dress and an apron. So typical! :o)

Instead of a traditional wedding cake, Dalena made this little bear bride and groom. Man! Is she ever talented! We got to watch her decorate and sugar the cakes. She is a professional!

I asked David to pose by the watermelon canoe he created and this is what I got. I think everyone in this family is very artistically creative! Notice the wooden spoon paddles strapped on the sides of the canoe!

Bernie is stirring up some fresh fruit juice in one of Dalena's "big jugs."

Another picture of the gorgeous bride!

Dalena really loved this wedding book that Reagan made for her and Danny. And Reagan was so excited to see this picture posted on Facebook.

Thursday, 20 August 2009

Saturday, 15 August 2009

Tuesday, 11 August 2009

Movin' on Out (08/11/09)

Joann and Justin and their family stayed with us for a couple of months until they could get into their new house...

Friday, 7 August 2009

Wednesday, 5 August 2009

Domo Arigato - Jeff's on a Billboard!

I've been trying to get a photo of this for weeks! Every time I spot it, I'm without my camera. Leila sent me this picture, so I thought I'd post it right away! Domo arigato, Leila!He's kinda handsome, huh?

Saturday, 1 August 2009

Finally!!!

We've waited a long time for this! We are all so thrilled to have Dalena in the family! We love her, and we love the Schellenbergs! Danny and Dalena were told they had to wait a year for their sealing. That was disappointing news. But...a wedding is a good thing - no matter where it takes place!We all met at the temple for an endowment session in the morning. That was wonderful! It literally took my breath away to walk into the chapel and see my children and their spouses sitting on the back row, waiting for us. what a humbling experience! I love my family and I'm so grateful for them! John, who is bishop of his ward, was given permission to perform the ceremony.Beautiful couple!!!
Cutting the cake
Ha ha! I love this one!Their first dance as a married couple
Well said!♪♫♫♪"Tonight's Gonna be a Good Night!♪♫♫♪