Ranae & Samuel

Today is the day that Ranae and Samuel get married for time and all eternity. I am so happy for both of them. It was a very busy day though and I couldnt wait for it to be over. We got up at six so that we could both get ready. Ranae was feeling much better, thank goodness. We got to the temple, it was a beautiful day. Mom took Ranae in, dad and I waited in the front until it was time to go in. Everyone else started showing up and I was getting worried because Chris hadnt showed up with my brothers yet which was unusual. So I called and he said "doesnt it start at nine thirty?" I was so upset but found out he was just kidding. He was there minutes later.

The ceremony was beautiful. It took awhile to start but it was cool to see all of their family and friends supporting her. Once we got out we waited for them to get ready. When they came out we did family pictures and then I stole them to do wedding pictures. Sarah and Rachel were my little assistents that followed me and held my stuff. So helpful of them. Finally pictures were done and we headed out to eat with my family at training table. (Chris had gone to the gym) we got home and practiced the dance that we were going to perform, and did last minute wedding decorating. When Ranae got back from checking into their hotel I had to redo her hair. ;) We got down to the church, it looked absolutly fantastic. I think that my mom should do it professional because its looked great.

The reception began, in the line was my parents, me, obviously the bride and groom, his parents and his best friend Josh Randall. Hours later we did the main event. They cut the cake and so nicely feed it to each other. Then Ranae tossed her bouquet using her lacrosse stick to fling it. Secretly my cousin Sarah caught it but my other cousin Asia is dating this guy so Sarah tossed it to her. So funny. Then the DJ (Jeff) started with the daddy daughter dance. This is the hardest part for me at weddings. Once the crying was over Samuel had a special number for Ranae. They wheeled the piano in which if no one remembers Chris had talked Stockton into laying across it. I have to admit it was hilarious. So Samuel sang a song to Ranae, it was so cute. Such a great idea, he had a pretty good voice. Then we did out little dance routine to Dynamite. It was so fun even though I messed up on a part. It was so hard not to laugh during the dance when I did. Last but not least they had the first married couple dance and slowly invited parents grandparents until everyone was in. Then the bride and groom headed off in their Oreo car to their honeymoon.

I am so happy for Ranae and Im glad that it is with Samuel. They are so good for eachother. Welcome to the family Sam!

August 4, 2012

In-law Diner

My sister is marrying her high school sweet heart on the fourth of August. My grandma and grandpa Yates are coming from their mission in Florida to be here for Ranae. They came two days before the wedding to help out. We also have the Barkers coming from Nevada and Jeffs family from Kansas. I have been over at my families a lot trying to help out as much as I can since I dont have work or school. Its the day before the wedding and Ranae is moving her stuff into her new apt. They are moving to Orem so they are going to drive down and pick me up on their way so I can help. It didnt take to long to get everything in until we got to the couch. Its wasnt fitting into the door way so Hayden and Samuel (since they were trapped outside ) went to the store to get a screw driver to take off the hinge. So me, dad, Dave, Stockton, and Ranae were stuck on the inside. We waited and talked until they got back. Once she was all moved in we went to the store to pick up some gold fish for her center piece. Once we had them all we ran into mom, Sarah, and Rachel at hobby lobby. We decided to hang out with her. Once we finished picking up flowers at Costco we headed home. Were having the meet the in-laws diner tonight so we headed straight to the church. We ate food and mingled with family, one of my favorite things to do. Once the diner was over Chris took Hayden and Stockton to our place because Im spending the night at my parents. I am doing Ranaes hair in the morning and she has to be ready to go out the door by 7:30am. That night we were over at the Yates doing out nails with all of our aunts and cousins. It was a lot of fun to have a "girls night" with all of them. Later that night we watched the begining of Thor but ended up stopping half way to go to sleep. However Ranae got a really bad migrain so we were up on my parents bed trying to get it to go away. It was a ruff night but we all got through it.

August 3, 2012