Saturday, July 25, 2009

the entire week...

has been spent with the elders. bbq's, fireworks and family is all you need to prepare for a wedding. liz and ryan came in from michigan and it's been nothing but a blast. i love those guys so much. if you ever want 2 people to just hang out with and go to village inn at 1'o clock in the morning, liz and ryan should be your first option. they are incredible parents with the personalities of frat students. and there kids......my word there kids. adorable. flaming red hair with tight curls equals nothing but squeezing there cheeks till your teeth clench and hugging close till your arms get numb.








the wedding begins and of course flows so naturally. there is something rare and special to see 2 people find each other and know their eternity will be nothing but a good time. i love emily-and even though it's only been months since we have known her, she fits in like it's been planned all along.




...(sigh).......gosh weddings are a good day. it's a day that you pray for. searching and just hoping it's a day just as perfect as you imagine. and all of a sudden-it's here. then you realize your life is truly beginning.
and at the end of that long day, after all the pictures have been taken, all the family is gone, after all the cake has been eatin, and line is finally over with-you take a minute to sit and reflect..and then you notice everything was as perfect as you imagined, maybe even a little bit better.

the reception was beautiful, the lemonade stand was a hit and the couple is now off on there honeymoon smiling to their ear lobes.........................finally doing you know what.

6 comments:

Allie said...

Who took that last picture, it looks so good. Maybe I'll be a photographer!
It was such a friggin blast seeing you, Melissa! I'd love to see you more often.

Jeff and Lisa Elder Blog said...

Perfect catch of the week in pictures and words. It was amazing and wonderful. I love you!

sarah marie. said...

thanks for your comment. i am still doing hair so if you want to come in you can call me at 801.808.4060 or email me at sarahmariecowan@gmail.com

Wallace Family said...

um who's yellow shoes are those and where did she get them? this is Kristen- stacie's friend

Dan and Nicole said...

Sounds like a great week!! You ALWAYS look so pretty!!!

Elizabeth said...

You sure know how to make us feel great! We will forever be laughing at the fun times we had this past week, you and Brad made it so fun...like we had no kids again! Of course, we do love those little ones, I can't believe she could fit that bum of hers through the doggie door. We miss you guys so much! Don't have any fun without us.