Autumn thus far

The leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and the days are shortening. Autumn is here and life continues to fly by at break neck speed. I do love fall. So, I am happy it is here.

Since our last desert adventure, a lot has happened. Davis' dear Gran passed away. Thankfully he was able to make it back to Mississippi to celebrate her life with his family. I stayed at home and snuggled with Ingrid. It was an expected passing and we are all thankful she is no longer in her frail body in this broken world but finally made complete for all eternity.

I have had my 28th Birthday recently. I spent it in Virginia with most of my family, post wedding festivities. Everyone treated me to all the tapas I could eat and fancy desert. Davis missed out on the partying since he had to fly back to SLC early for work. I can't believe how much closer to 30 I am getting. I am not really sad about it, it's just way crazy. Davis and I met when we were just 20. A significant portion of our lives have now been spent together. There isn't a thing you can do about getting older, might as well celebrate it and be thankful. I guess so far I am aging well, most patients and co-workers still guess that I am in my early twenties.

One of the biggest things of recent is a little wedding at a beautiful winery in the Virginian country side. My younger brother Daniel (finally) married his sweetheart, Ashley. She has basically been in the family for four years now, but now she is more stuck with us. It was such a beautiful but chilly day to celebrate their union. I love watching people's faces as they make such glorious, life changing promises. Their faces were precious as they went from tears of joy to beaming smiles. We literally celebrated all night long, these two throw a good party.

Perks of being family, front row seats.
Don't they look like barbie and ken? They are too pretty to be real

Vows exchanged, rings on, kiss complete. These two walked down the aisle to the Star Wars
theme. Can't imagine anything more perfect :) (Really... they are too pretty!)

We clean up nicely. Isn't this view fantastic? Oh green Virginia. You are lovely.

Davis and Trey may have eaten more than their share of the
raw oysters.

My cute sister, Sarah, and her boyfriend, Trey. We FINALLY got to meet him.
They are adorable too.

Older brother, Richard, and my sister, Angel, (in law but she is my sister) at dinner.
Gosh, my family is pretty  and awesome.
(Little foot baby niece or nephew coming in Jan!)

These are my fantastic parents. Sweet mom and rad dad.
They got down on the dance floor. Party on!

We sent the happy couple off with a shower of glow-sticks (light sabers?).
We collected them off the ground and had a little post partying rave. Davis
is a neon peacock here :)

It is just so sweet and comforting to be with family and celebrate adding more wonderful people to the clan. There were a lot of overt hints that we should move back east. My heart is torn and yet so full. I am astounded at the friends and family we have been privileged to "do life" with whether near or far and for a season or lifelong.  Ahhhh...  Happy Fall y'all!

virginia wedding

For labor day weekend, Davis and I flew to Charlottesville Virginia for my brother's wedding. I was able to leave a few days before Davis and had a little extra time with my family. All three of my siblings now live in C'ville, I am the odd ball out in Utah.

I love weddings. A vivid illustration of Christ's love for his people. Fellowship with friends and family. Sharing old memories while building new ones. Families growing in commitment and love. Happy Crying. Dancing. Food. So much beauty happens around weddings.

Of course there is the stress and whirlwind of activities. This wedding was great, it never felt self centered or too stressful. The bride and groom obviously wanted a gospel centered celebration and it showed. So lovely. It was also special to me because finally another sibling got married. I love seeing friends enter into marriage but it is even more special to have a sibling get married. It made my heart so joyful to see my brother commit his life to his lovely bride, a promise to love selflessly. Also, attending weddings being married helps remind of us of our own love and commitment. It's an encouragement to remember we love Christ first and find our satisfaction in him, thus enables us to love with a servants heart.

the bride arrives

reading a letter from the groom

exchanging vows

the kiss!

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Feero

welcome to the family angel!

the view from the reception

bridesmaids sisters :)

cousin :)

he is looking all dapper

welcome to my kindgom

father and son-in-law discussion

little brother and ashley

first dance

It was a full and joyful trip. Thanks for a such a beautiful weekend Richard and Angel. We are so happy for y'all!




(thanks to Davis for taking pictures during the ceremony. we always bad about obtaining photos of everyone)